Motor Shield
Introduction
The Motor Shield is a perfect platform for robotics and mechanical applications. It enables the Arduino to drive two brushed DC motors or one 4-wire two-phase stepper motor. Based on the H-bridge driver Chip L298N motor driver integrated circuit, it requires a 6V to 15V power supply to power the motor and also includes an on-board 5V voltage regulator for powering the main Arduino board. Additional plug and play 2.54mm spacing Grove sensors can be connected to the 13 on-board Grove connectors.
Features
- Standard Arduino compatible
- Pulse-width modulated speed control mode
- 4 direction indicator lights
- Compatible with Linker Kit 2.54mm spacing Grove plug and play sensors
- Extra large heat sink helps handle big loads
- Supports up to 14 servos
CAUTION:
The Driver IC and Heat sink may become very hot when working with current more than 1000mA.
Specifications
| Item | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logic Control Voltage | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | V |
| Motor Supply Voltage | 6 | / | 15 | V |
| Output Voltage | 0 | / | Vinput -1 | V |
| Output Current( For Each Channel) | / | / | 2000 * | mA |
| Output Duty range | 0%~100% | / | ||
| Dimension | 68.5x54.5x29.5 | mm | ||
| Net Weight | 37 | g | ||
* Recommend maximum duty <50% at full load
Interface Function
| Pin Name | Direction | Connection to Arduino | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCC | / | VCC | Power supply selector |
| VS, GND | / | / | Power Supply for Motor, 6V - 15V |
| EA | Input | D9 | TTL Compatible Enable Input of Bridge A |
| EB | Input | D10 | TTL Compatible Enable Input of Bridge B |
| IN1 | Input | D8 | TTL Compatible Inputs of the Bridge A |
| IN2 | Input | D11 | TTL Compatible Inputs of the Bridge A |
| IN3 | Input | D12 | TTL Compatible Inputs of the Bridge B |
| IN4 | Input | D13 | TTL Compatible Inputs of the Bridge B |
| M1-, M1+ | Output | / | Outputs of the Bridge A |
| M2-, M2+ | Output | / | Outputs of the Bridge B |
