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Function: Motor driver shield designed for controlling DC motors and stepper motors with ease.
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Driver IC: Uses L293D dual H-bridge motor driver ICs for bidirectional control of motors.
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Operating Voltage: Supports motors powered from 5V to 12V (depending on power supply).
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Control Interface: Designed as a stackable shield for Arduino Uno/MEGA and compatible boards.
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Motor Channels: Can control up to 2 DC motors or 1 stepper motor simultaneously.
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Current Capacity: Each motor driver channel can deliver up to 600mA continuous current, with peak currents up to 1.2A.
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Protection Features: Built-in flyback diodes to protect against voltage spikes caused by motor inductance.
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Logic Level: Operates at 5V logic, compatible with most Arduino boards.
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Additional Features:
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Screw terminals for secure motor power connection
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Jumpers to select motor voltage source (shield or external)
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Headers for easy connection to motors and Arduino pins
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Programming: Compatible with Arduino Motor libraries for simple motor speed and direction control.