The Motor Shield 4ch is a remarkable Motor Driver Module Shield designed for Arduino enthusiasts. This versatile shield empowers you to effortlessly control 4 motors or 2 DC Motors + Stepper motors, opening the door to a myriad of possibilities in the realm of electronics and mechatronics.

 

Features:

• Simplified Motor Control: This Motor Shield serves as a sophisticated 4-channel 0.6A 25V L293D controller, offering seamless integration with Arduino. Controlling 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or 2 Servo motors simultaneously has never been easier.
• Arduino Compatibility: Tested and compatible with Arduino Mega, Uno, Diecimila, and Duemilanove, this Motor Shield seamlessly integrates into your Arduino projects.
• User-Friendly Design: The shield boasts big terminal block connectors for easy wiring (10-22AWG), an Arduino reset button conveniently placed on top, and a 2-pin terminal block for external power connection.
• Precision Servo Control: The shield provides 2 interfaces for 5V servos, connected to Arduino's high-resolution dedicated timer, ensuring precise control without jitter.
• Versatile Motor Compatibility: Drive up to 4 bi-directional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed selection or operate 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with various stepping modes.
• H-Bridges for Power and Safety: Featuring 4 H-Bridges, each providing 0.6A (1.2A peak current) with thermal protection, the shield accommodates motors within the 4.5V to 25V DC range.
• Flexible Power Options: With 2 external terminal power interfaces, you can opt for separate logic and motor supplies, ensuring optimal performance.

 

Specifications:

• Power Supply: 5VDC~36VDC
• 4 H-Bridges: Provides 0.6A (1.2A peak current) with thermal protection per bridge
• External Terminal Power Interface: 2
• Dimensions: 70x53x20mm

 

 

Code:

Jumpstart your projects with a sample Arduino code for motor control provided in the tutorial comprehensive tutorial on how to control a DC Motor using a motor shield. Download and add the Motor Shield library to the Arduino IDE here.

The Motor Shield 4ch is a remarkable Motor Driver Module Shield designed for Arduino enthusiasts. This versatile shield empowers you to effortlessly control 4 motors or 2 DC Motors + Stepper motors, opening the door to a myriad of possibilities in the realm of electronics and mechatronics.

 

Features:

• Simplified Motor Control: This Motor Shield serves as a sophisticated 4-channel 0.6A 25V L293D controller, offering seamless integration with Arduino. Controlling 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or 2 Servo motors simultaneously has never been easier.
• Arduino Compatibility: Tested and compatible with Arduino Mega, Uno, Diecimila, and Duemilanove, this Motor Shield seamlessly integrates into your Arduino projects.
• User-Friendly Design: The shield boasts big terminal block connectors for easy wiring (10-22AWG), an Arduino reset button conveniently placed on top, and a 2-pin terminal block for external power connection.
• Precision Servo Control: The shield provides 2 interfaces for 5V servos, connected to Arduino's high-resolution dedicated timer, ensuring precise control without jitter.
• Versatile Motor Compatibility: Drive up to 4 bi-directional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed selection or operate 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with various stepping modes.
• H-Bridges for Power and Safety: Featuring 4 H-Bridges, each providing 0.6A (1.2A peak current) with thermal protection, the shield accommodates motors within the 4.5V to 25V DC range.
• Flexible Power Options: With 2 external terminal power interfaces, you can opt for separate logic and motor supplies, ensuring optimal performance.

 

Specifications:

• Power Supply: 5VDC~36VDC
• 4 H-Bridges: Provides 0.6A (1.2A peak current) with thermal protection per bridge
• External Terminal Power Interface: 2
• Dimensions: 70x53x20mm

 

 

Code:

Jumpstart your projects with a sample Arduino code for motor control provided in the tutorial comprehensive tutorial on how to control a DC Motor using a motor shield. Download and add the Motor Shield library to the Arduino IDE here.

#include "AFMotor.h"
AF_DCMotor motor(4);
void setup() {
 Serial.begin(9600); // set up Serial library at 9600 bps
 Serial.println("Motor test!");
 // turn on motor
 motor.setSpeed(200);
 motor.run(RELEASE);
}
void loop() {
 uint8_t i;
 Serial.print("tick");
 motor.run(FORWARD);
 for (i = 0; i < 255; i++) {
 motor.setSpeed(i);
 delay(10);
 }
 for (i = 255; i != 0; i--) {
 motor.setSpeed(i);
 delay(10);
 }
 Serial.print("tock");
 motor.run(BACKWARD);
 for (i = 0; i < 255; i++) {
 motor.setSpeed(i);
 delay(10);
 }
 for (i = 255; i != 0; i--) {
 motor.setSpeed(i);
 delay(10);
 }
 Serial.print("tech");
 motor.run(RELEASE);
 delay(1000);
}

Video Tutorial:

the setup process in this video tutorial.