SparkFun
SparkFun Power Driver Shield Kit
The SparkFun Power Driver Shield Kit lets you switch high-current loads directly from your Arduino using six RFP30N06LE N-channel MOSFETs. Connect a computer...
The SparkFun Power Driver Shield Kit lets you switch high-current loads directly from your Arduino using six RFP30N06LE N-channel MOSFETs. Connect a computer power supply or other DC source to drive motors, solenoids, LED strips, and other power-hungry devices with PWM control.
Each of the six channels is broken out to screw terminals for easy wiring, and a protection diode on the power input guards against reverse polarity. This kit ships as a through-hole soldering project.
Key Features
- 6 PWM Outputs – Six MOSFET-driven channels with screw terminal connections
- RFP30N06LE MOSFETs – Rated for 60 V and 30 A per channel
- Arduino Shield Format – Plugs directly into standard Arduino headers
- Reverse Polarity Protection – Diode on power input for added safety
- Through-Hole Kit – Solderable kit for learning and customisation
Ideal For
- Driving high-current DC loads (motors, solenoids, LED strips)
- PWM speed and brightness control
- Robotics and automation projects
- Learning MOSFET switching fundamentals
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- 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.
- reverse polarity protection
- A circuit feature that helps protect the board if power is connected the wrong way around. It matters because it can reduce the chance of damaging the breakout during wiring mistakes, especially in classroom or prototyping use.
- 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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