{"product_id":"l293d-motor-driver-shield-for-arduino-drive-dc-stepper-motors","title":"L293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino – Drive DC \u0026 Stepper Motors","description":"\u003ch1\u003eL293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino – Drive Up to 4 DC Motors or 2 Stepper Motors\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe L293D Motor Driver Shield is a dedicated expansion board for Arduino Uno and Mega that simplifies driving DC motors, stepper motors, and even solenoids. Based on the popular L293D chip, it provides four half-H bridges with onboard protection diodes. Ideal for robotics, prototyping, and automation projects requiring multiple motor controls.\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 motors or 2 stepper motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage (Logic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V from Arduino\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5V to 12V (external)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Current per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mA (1.2A peak for 100µs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlyback diodes onboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69 x 53 mm\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-line-following-robot\"\u003eLine-following robot car with two DC motors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-stepper-motor-controller\"\u003eArduino-powered stepper motor clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-stepper-motor-controller\"\u003eAutomatic curtain opener using a stepper motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiFi-controlled rover with obstacle avoidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shield is directly compatible with Arduino Uno, Uno R3, and Mega 2560 boards, stacking neatly onto standard pin headers. It operates on 5V logic, so it pairs seamlessly with any 5V microcontroller. For 3.3V systems, use a logic level converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect an external power supply (4.5V–12V) to the shield’s power terminal block, and ensure the power jumper is set correctly if powering the Arduino separately. Do not exceed 12V as the L293D may overheat; use a heat sink for sustained high-current 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 R3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this motor driver shield is designed to plug directly onto Arduino Uno R3 and uses the standard pinout, leaving no extra wiring needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it drive two stepper motors simultaneously?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the shield can control two bipolar stepper motors independently using all four H-bridges, or one stepper and two DC motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it require external power for motors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, motors must be powered through the external power terminal (4.5V–12V). 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