DFRobot
2x1A DC Motor Shield for Arduino
The DFRobot 2×1A DC Motor Shield uses the L293 motor driver chip to control two 7–12 V DC motors at up to 1 A per channel. It stacks directly onto Arduino Un...
The DFRobot 2×1A DC Motor Shield uses the L293 motor driver chip to control two 7–12 V DC motors at up to 1 A per channel. It stacks directly onto Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega boards, using pins 4, 5, 6, and 7 for motor control with PWM speed support.
Key Features
- Dual Motor Drive – Control two DC motors independently
- L293 Driver Chip – Up to 1 A per channel
- Arduino Shield Form Factor – Stacks directly onto Arduino Uno and Mega
- PWM Speed Control – Smooth motor speed adjustment
- 7–12 V Motor Support – Wide motor voltage range
Specifications
- Motor Channels – 2
- Motor Voltage – 7–12 V
- Max Current – 1 A per channel
- Control Pins – D4, D5, D6, D7
- Speed Control – PWM
- Compatibility – Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega
Ideal For
- Arduino-based robot builds
- DC motor control projects
- Learning motor driver fundamentals
Package Contents
- 1× 2×1A DC Motor Shield for Arduino
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- motor driver
- An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
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Brands
Robotics & Motion
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