L293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino Uno R3 – DC, Stepper & Servo Motor Control
L293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino Uno R3 – DC, Stepper & Servo Motor Control
Product Overview
Expand your Arduino Uno's motor control capabilities with the L293D Motor Driver Shield. Designed to control DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors, it is ideal for robotics, smart vehicles, automation, and STEM electronics projects.
Description
The L293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino Uno R3 is a versatile expansion board that simplifies the control of multiple motors using an Arduino Uno. Built around the reliable L293D H-Bridge motor driver ICs, this shield enables independent control of DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors without complicated wiring.
Designed for compatibility with the Arduino ecosystem, the shield works seamlessly with the Arduino Motor Shield library and other popular motor control libraries, allowing rapid development of robotics and automation projects.
This shield is widely used in robot cars, robotic arms, conveyor systems, educational STEM kits, CNC learning projects, smart vehicles, and DIY electronics. It features screw terminals for motor power connections, servo headers, and stackable headers for easy integration with Arduino Uno boards.
Whether you're building an autonomous robot or learning embedded motor control, the L293D Motor Driver Shield provides an easy-to-use and reliable solution.
Applications
- Arduino Uno Projects
- Robot Cars
- Robotic Arms
- DC Motor Control
- Stepper Motor Control
- Servo Motor Control
- Smart Vehicles
- STEM Education
- DIY Electronics
- Embedded Systems
- Industrial Prototyping
- Automation Projects
- Educational Robotics
- Motion Control Systems
Key Features
- Compatible with Arduino Uno R3
- Dual L293D H-Bridge Driver ICs
- Controls Multiple DC Motors
- Supports Stepper Motors
- Dedicated Servo Motor Headers
- Stackable Shield Design
- Easy Screw Terminal Connections
- Simple Library Support
- Reliable Motor Control
- Ideal for Robotics & Automation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Motor Driver Shield |
| Driver IC | L293D |
| Compatible Board | Arduino Uno R3 |
| Motor Support | DC Motors, Stepper Motors, Servo Motors |
| Shield Type | Stackable |
| Interface | Arduino Shield |
| Motor Power Input | External Screw Terminal |
| Logic Voltage | 5V (Arduino Uno) |
| Maximum Motor Current | Depends on L293D |
| PCB Color | Blue |
Package Includes
- 1 × L293D Motor Driver Shield for Arduino Uno R3
Datasheet Summary
- Arduino Uno Compatible Shield
- L293D Motor Driver ICs
- Screw Terminal Motor Connections
- Servo Headers
- Stackable Shield Design
How It Works
The shield plugs directly onto an Arduino Uno R3, allowing the microcontroller to control connected motors through the onboard L293D H-Bridge driver ICs. Using Arduino libraries, you can independently control motor direction, speed (via PWM), and stepper motor sequences. Dedicated servo headers allow direct connection of compatible servo motors for robotics and automation applications.