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Mini 4-Channel Motor Drive Shield L293D Expansion Board Module

SKU: HMJ558 Category: Modules
KSH 300.00
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Product Description

Mini 4-Channel L293D Motor Drive Shield Module

Compact Expansion Board for Arduino Motor Control Projects

The L293D motor drive shield is a popular expansion board designed for Arduino UNO and MEGA 2560, enabling control of multiple motors with simple plugandplay functionality [citation:4][citation:7]. This compact module uses two L293D ICs to drive up to 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or 2 servo motors simultaneously [citation:2][citation:6][citation:8].

Versatile Motor Control - Supports 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or 2 servo motors
PlugandPlay Design - Easily stacks onto Arduino UNO or MEGA 2560
Input voltage range: 4.5V to 25V DC (up to 36V with component upgrades) [citation:6][citation:9]
Output current: 600mA continuous, 1.2A peak per channel [citation:1][citation:4][citation:9]
Use separate external power supply for motors to avoid overloading Arduino's 5V regulator

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Motor Channels4 DC / 2 Stepper / 2 Servo
Drive ICL293D (Dual H-Bridge) x 2
Continuous Current600mA per channel
Peak Current1.2A per channel
Motor Voltage4.5V to 25V [citation:6]
Servo Headers2 (5V hobby servos) [citation:1]
Dimensions70 x 55mm (standard) / 40 x 35mm (mini) [citation:2][citation:4]

= Key Features =

+4 HBridges L293D chipset with thermal shutdown and internal kickback protection diodes [citation:6]

+PWM Speed Control Individual 8bit speed selection for each DC motor [citation:2][citation:6]

+Separate Logic/Motor Supply - Terminal block for external power to motors [citation:2][citation:7]

+Smooth Servo Control - Dedicated timer pins (D9, D10) for servo operation with no jitter [citation:8]

+PullDown Resistors Keeps motors disabled during power-up to prevent unexpected movement [citation:6][citation:7]

= Applications =

  1. 4WD robot car projects
  2. CNC and 3D printer control
  3. Robotics and automation systems
  4. Educational STEM and prototyping
Established Design Wellsupported with extensive libraries and sample code [citation:2]
Beginner Friendly - Terminal blocks and labeled connectors for easy wiring [citation:6]

√ Compatible with Arduino UNO, MEGA 2560, Duemilanove, and Leonardo [citation:1][citation:6]

√ 2 Servo motor headers included for 5V hobby servos

√ Reset button brought to top for convenient access [citation:1]

Troubleshooting

Motor not responding:

  • Verify external power supply is connected (4.5V-25V DC)
  • Check motor voltage jumper setting (5V or ADJ) [citation:1]
  • Ensure pull-down resistors are not keeping motors disabled

Overheating:

  • Ensure load does not exceed 600mA continuous current per channel
  • Consider adding heatsinks for prolonged use