Drive up to four solenoids, two DC motors, or one stepper motor with the L293D motor driver, which can handle up to 600mA per channel. These drivers, commonly found in Adafruit Motorshield, are ideal for breadboarding or replacing damaged drivers in a shield.
Key Features:
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Motor Control: Drive four solenoids, two bi-directional DC motors, or one stepper motor
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Current Handling: 600mA per channel, with a peak of 1.2A (for brief periods)
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Built-in Protection: Includes internal kick-back diodes to protect your project and driver from inductive spikes
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PWM Control: Allows speed control of motors via PWM input
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Voltage Compatibility: Runs on 5V logic, and supports motor voltages from 4.5V to 36V (not suitable for 3V motors)
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Dual H-Bridge: Contains two full H-bridges, providing four half-H-bridges for versatile motor control