Shield Motor 2 x 2 A DRI0009

Quick Answer: The LabEquip Shield Motor 2 x 2A DRI0009 is a dual-channel DC motor driver shield built on L298N-based motor driver design, letting an Arduino-style board drive two DC motors at up to 2A per channel with PWM speed control.

Description

The LabEquip Shield Motor 2 x 2A (DRI0009) is a motor driver shield designed to sit on top of an Arduino-style controller board and bridge the low-current logic signals from the microcontroller to the higher current and voltage needed to drive DC motors. It uses an L298N-based dual H-bridge design, giving it two independent motor channels that can each be driven at up to 2A, which makes it a common choice for robotics, motor-control and automation student projects.

The shield separates logic-side control (5V from the Arduino-style board) from motor-side power (4.8V to 35V from a suitable external supply), and supports PWM and PLL-based speed control so students can vary motor speed and direction under program control. It is widely used to teach motor driving, H-bridge operation and embedded control concepts.

Specifications

Compatibility & Safety Note

• Designed to mount on Arduino-style boards using the standard shield pin layout.
• Always match the external motor supply voltage (4.8V–35V) to your motors’ rating, and never exceed the shield’s per-channel current rating.
• Keep the logic (5V) and motor power sections wired correctly — do not connect the motor supply to the logic pins.
• The board can run warm under sustained high-current load; ensure adequate ventilation during extended use.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies Arduino-compatible motor drivers, shields and robotics hardware for school and college STEM programmes. See related boards in our TLM Kits (Teaching Learning Material Kits) category, learn more on our homepage, or read About Us. For bulk/institutional orders or technical questions, contact us via Contact Us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many motors can this shield drive?
A: It can drive two independent DC motors, one per channel, at up to 2A per channel.

Q2: What driver IC does it use?
A: It uses an L298N-based dual H-bridge motor driver design.

Q3: What voltage does the shield need?
A: Logic control runs from the Arduino-style board’s 5V, while the motors are powered from a separate 4.8V to 35V external supply.

Q4: Does it support speed control?
A: Yes, it supports PWM speed control and PLL speed control mode for both motor channels.

Q5: What is this shield used for?
A: It is used in robotics, motor control, automation models and embedded systems training.

Last Updated: September 2026