LD293D Motor Controller Shield For Arduino

L293D Motor Shield Module for Arduino

Enhance your Arduino projects with a versatile and compact motor control solution. The L293D Motor Shield is designed to support a wide range of robotics and mechatronics applications, making it an ideal platform for both beginners and intermediate users.

Key Features

• Servo Support

  • 2 connections for 5V servos

  • Connected to Arduino’s high-resolution dedicated timer for smooth, jitter-free operation

• DC Motor Control

  • Supports up to 4 bi-directional DC motors

  • Individual 8-bit speed control (~0.5% resolution)

• Stepper Motor Compatibility

  • Supports up to 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar)

  • Multiple stepping modes: single coil, double coil, interleaved, and micro-stepping

• Powerful H-Bridge Drivers

  • 4 H-Bridges using the L293D chipset

  • 0.6A per bridge (1.2A peak)

  • Thermal shutdown protection

  • Operating voltage range: 4.5V to 12V

• Reliable Operation

  • Pull-down resistors keep motors disabled during power-up

• Easy Connectivity

  • Large terminal block connectors for wires (10–22 AWG) and power

  • 2-pin terminal block for external power supply (separate logic and motor supplies)

• Convenient Design

  • Arduino reset button accessible on top of the shield

• Compatibility

  • Tested with Arduino Mega, Diecimila, and Duemilanove

Ideal for building clean, efficient motor-driven projects, this shield provides flexibility and control in a compact form factor.