{"product_id":"arduino-l293d-motor-driver-shield-control-dc-stepper-motors","title":"Arduino L293D Motor Driver Shield – Control DC \u0026 Stepper Motors","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArduino L293D Motor Driver Shield\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino L293D Motor Driver Shield lets you control up to four DC motors or two stepper motors with direction and speed control. Based on the L293D dual H-bridge IC, it provides 600mA continuous current per channel with built-in flyback protection diodes. Perfect for robotics, automation, and motorized projects that need reliable motion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 DC or 2 stepper motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver IC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL293D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5V to 36V (motor power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino digital pins D4–D9 for DC, D10–D11 for stepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.5mm x 53.4mm (standard Arduino shield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-obstacle-avoiding-robot\"\u003eObstacle-avoiding robot car with two DC motors and ultrasonic sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-dc-motor-pwm-speed-control\"\u003eAutomated conveyor belt model using a single motor and PWM speed control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemote-controlled rover with Bluetooth module and two-wheel differential drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cnc-plotter-kit-with-arduino-uno-and-nema-stepper-motors\"\u003eCNC plotter with two stepper motors for X and Y axes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L293D shield stacks directly onto Arduino Uno, Mega, and most boards with the standard header layout. It powers motors from an external supply (4.5–36V), separate from the Arduino’s 5V logic. Common pairings include the HC-05 Bluetooth module for wireless control or an ultrasonic sensor for autonomous navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect motor power to the shield’s terminal block, ensuring polarity is correct. Motor channels 1 and 2 use Arduino pins D4 and D5 for direction, D6 (PWM) for speed; channels 3 and 4 use D7 and D8, with D9 for speed. For stepper control, D10 and D11 provide direction pulses. Keep total current below 600mA per channel; external cooling may be needed for sustained high loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino Uno R4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the shield plugs into the Uno R4’s headers with the same pinout. Ensure motor power is supplied externally, and logic voltage is 5V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I power the shield directly from the Arduino’s 5V pin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The L293D needs a separate motor power supply (4.5–36V) connected to the terminal block. Using the Arduino’s 5V may not provide enough current and can damage the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many stepper motors can it control simultaneously?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can control two bipolar stepper motors (4 wires each) using all four H-bridge channels. Unipolar steppers can also be driven with appropriate wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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