Hi,
Newbie here I have somehow managed to fry the L293 chip on my motor shield (M1 & M2 ) can I still use the
board M3 & M4 the LED still lights up on the board or do I have to replace the L293 ( problems getting hold of one
where I live in England).
Look forward to hearing from someone.
Thanks
John
Adafruit Motor Shield
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Re: Adafruit Motor Shield
if it worked before and now it doesnt, replace the chips, there are lots of electronics sellers in the UK!
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Re: Adafruit Motor Shield
You can use M3-M4. Or just swap the L293 chips so you don't have to change any code.
If you fry another one, you might consider piggy-backing two of them to increase the current handling capacity. I'm sure Maplin would have the chips in stock.
If you fry another one, you might consider piggy-backing two of them to increase the current handling capacity. I'm sure Maplin would have the chips in stock.
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Re: Adafruit Motor Shield
Thanks for the quick replies, Maplins dont stock L293's, would it be OK to use L298N's if I replaced
both of them.
And one last question on the Adafruit motor shield there are 5 positions on the cable terminal if I have a 4 wire bipolar
stepper do I leave the middle one free M1/M2.
Thanks
John
both of them.
And one last question on the Adafruit motor shield there are 5 positions on the cable terminal if I have a 4 wire bipolar
stepper do I leave the middle one free M1/M2.
Thanks
John
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Re: Adafruit Motor Shield
The L298 is a different pinout and requires some external circuitry. The SN754410 has the same pinout and is a good substitute for most applications.
For a 4-wire bipolar, you can ignore the center terminal.
For a 4-wire bipolar, you can ignore the center terminal.
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