L298P Motor Driver Shield for Arduino

The L298P Motor Driver Shield is an Arduino-compatible dual H-bridge motor driver shield designed for controlling DC motors and stepper motors in robotics and automation projects. It integrates the reliable L298P motor driver IC, allowing independent bidirectional control of two DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor. With built-in PWM speed control, it enables smooth and adjustable motor operation for precise movement control. The shield directly stacks onto compatible Arduino boards for easy setup, making it ideal for robotics, educational projects, and automation systems.

Features

- Dual full-bridge motor driver architecture

- Controls 2 DC motors or 1 stepper motor

- PWM speed control for smooth motor operation

- Bidirectional motor rotation control

- Compatible with Arduino Uno and similar boards

- Stackable shield design for easy installation

- Integrated current sensing outputs

- Supports motor voltages from 7V to 35V

- Maximum 2A per channel

- Thermal protection for safe operation

- Overcurrent protection support

- Simple digital and PWM control interface

- Suitable for robotics and automation

- Compact and reliable design

Specifications

- Model: L298P Motor Driver Shield

- Driver IC: L298P Dual H-Bridge

- Motor Channels: 2 DC Motors or 1 Stepper Motor

- Logic Voltage: 5V

- Motor Supply Voltage: 7V to 35V

- Maximum Current per Channel: 2A

- Control Method: PWM + Digital Direction Control

- Current Sensing: Integrated Sense Outputs

- Protection Features: Thermal and Overcurrent Protection

- Interface Type: Arduino Shield Stackable

- Dimensions: 68mm × 53mm

- Mounting Type: Shield Stackable

- Application Type: Motor Control

Links

- L298P Datasheet

Tutorials

Complete tutorial with Arduino code example