Motor Shield and L293NE w/steppers
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Motor Shield and L293NE w/steppers
Can an L293NE be swapped in for the L293D on the motor shield when driving stepper motors? It seems there are some diodes that would have to be added to the circuit that are only internal to the L293D, but they could easily be added externally to the screw down terminals.
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Re: Motor Shield and L293NE w/steppers
you could but why would you want to do that
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Re: Motor Shield and L293NE w/steppers
Because it is rated for higher output current, and I happen to have two of them on hand.
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Re: Motor Shield and L293NE w/steppers
you could try the SN755410 or whatever its called, instead, some people think that the diodes inside are sufficient (search the forums here for a few old threads). probably worth a try!
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