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product_id: 94421051
title: "OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics"
brand: "olatus"
price: "KSh448"
currency: KES
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/94421051-olatus-l293d-motor-driver-shield-for-dc-motor-control-in
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# Supports 2 stepper motors with versatile stepping modes 0.6A continuous, 1.2A peak current per H-Bridge 4 bi-directional DC motors control OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics

**Brand:** olatus
**Price:** KSh448
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics by olatus
- **How much does it cost?** KSh448 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/94421051-olatus-l293d-motor-driver-shield-for-dc-motor-control-in)

## Best For

- olatus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted olatus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Power Inputs:** Separate logic and motor power terminals ensure stable, efficient energy management for complex builds.
- • **Power & Protection:** Robust 4 H-Bridge design delivers up to 1.2A peak current with built-in thermal safeguards to keep your projects safe.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Sleek 6.6 x 5.6 x 2.5 cm shield weighing just 80g fits perfectly into any professional robotics setup.
- • **Precision Motor Mastery:** Individually control up to 4 DC motors with 8-bit speed resolution for flawless robotics performance.
- • **Versatile Motion Control:** Seamlessly drive 2 stepper motors (unipolar/bipolar) with multiple stepping options including single, double, and interleaved modes.

## Overview

The OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield empowers professionals to control up to 4 bi-directional DC motors or 2 stepper motors with advanced 8-bit speed selection and versatile stepping modes. Featuring 4 H-Bridges capable of delivering 0.6A continuous and 1.2A peak current with thermal protection, it supports motor voltages from 4.5V to 36V. Dual external power terminals allow separate logic and motor supplies, making it an essential compact (6.6 x 5.6 x 2.5 cm) and lightweight (80g) solution for sophisticated robotics and automation projects.

## Description

Features : - Can drive 4 dc motors or 2 stepper motors or 2 servo - up to 4 bi-directional dc motors with individual 8-bit speed selection - up to 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with single coil, double coil or interleaved stepping. - 4 h-bridges: Per bridge provides 0.6a (1.2a peak current) with thermal protection, can run motors on 4.5v to 36v dc - pull down resistors keep motors disabled during power-up - reset button - 2 external terminal power interface, for separate logic/motor supplies - tested compatible for mega, diecimila and duemilanove.

## Features

- Can drive 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors or 2 Servo
- Up to 4 bi-directional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed selection
- Up to 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with single coil, double coil or interleaved stepping
- 4 H-Bridges: per bridge provides 0.6A (1.2A peak current) with thermal protection, can run motors on 4.5V to 36V DC
- 2 external terminal power interface, for seperate logic/motor supplies

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | OLatus |
| Manufacturer | OLatus Systems Private Limited |
| Model number | OL-SHIELD-L293D |
| Colour | Blue |
| Number of Memory Sticks | 1 |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
| Product Dimensions | 6.6 x 5.6 x 2.5 cm; 80 g |
| Item model number | OL-SHIELD-L293D |
| Item Height | 25 Millimeters |
| Item Width | 5.6 Centimeters |
| Included Components | L293D Motor Drive Shield |
| Are batteries included? | No |

## Images

![OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514yJsIiRxL.jpg)
![OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hE7HN9ncL.jpg)
![OLatus L293D Motor Driver Shield for DC Motor Control in Robotics - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t18i9jISL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: In the first image it shows some output pins on motor shield but in other it doesn't.  i wanted a pinned motor shield..so how exactly it is....???**
A: It is pinned

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb L293D Bridge for Arduino Projects
*by F***ᵀ on 26 March 2019*

L293D is best for Arduino ProjectsWorks as expectedNo overheatingStable performanceDesired resultsWatch your code

### ⭐ not good 😐
*by J***A on 11 August 2020*

It was rusty and not of good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like it
*by A***A on 20 January 2019*

Like it

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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*