
Description:
The Cytron SHIELD-3AMOTOR 1.2A Dual Channel DC Motor Driver Shield is a versatile dual-channel DC motor driver shield designed for Arduino and compatible boards. It allows makers, hobbyists, and students to control two brushed DC motors independently, supporting a wide voltage range of 7V–30V and delivering up to 1.2A continuous current per channel, making it ideal for small robotics, educational projects, and DIY automation systems. With a fully solid-state H-bridge design, the shield ensures efficient, fast, and reliable motor control without requiring a heatsink. Its bi-directional control enables precise speed and direction adjustment for each motor.
Specifications:
- Model: SHIELD-3AMOTOR
- Motor Voltage: 7V – 30V DC
- Current Rating: 1.2A Continuous / 3A Peak per Channel
- Logic Level: 3.3V / 5V Compatible
- Motor Channels: 2 (Dual Brushed DC Motors)
- Current Rating: 1.2A Continuous / 3A Peak per Channel
- Driver IC: DRV8871
- Control Modes: Signed Magnitude, Locked Anti-Phase
- Extra Features: Quick-test switches, LSS05 connector, Stackable headers
- Protection: Current Limit Protection (No Polarity Protection)
Features:
- Dual-Channel Control: Drive two brushed DC motors independently with full Arduino compatibility.
- Wide Voltage Support: Operates with 7V–30V motors, suitable for a variety of DC motor types.
- Current Handling: Provides 1.2A continuous and 3A peak per channel for medium-power robotics applications.
- Current Protection: Built-in current limiting safeguards motors and electronics during operation.
- Logic Compatibility: Works with 3.3V and 5V logic, compatible with most Arduino boards.
- Reliable Motor Driver IC: Uses DRV8871 for smooth, efficient, and precise motor control.
- Flexible Control Modes: Supports signed magnitude and locked anti-phase modes via DIP switches.
- Stackable Headers: Easy integration with additional Arduino shields for extended functionality.
Package Included:
1 x Cytron SHIELD-3AMOTOR 1.2A Dual Channel