| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Driver Chip | L298N (or clone) | | Logic Voltage | 5V (from Arduino) | | Motor Drive Voltage | 5V – 12V DC | | Max Current per Channel | 2A continuous, 3A peak | | PWM Frequency | Up to 25 kHz (software controlled) | | PCB Size | ~68mm × 53mm |
| Feature | HW 130 (L293D) | L298N (Module) | TB6612FNG | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Max current per channel | 600mA continuous | 2A continuous | 1.2A continuous | | Voltage drop (saturation) | ~1.4V @ 600mA | ~2.0V @ 1A | ~0.5V @ 1A | | PCB form factor | Stackable shield | Separate module | Breakout board | | Free built-in flyback diodes | Yes | Requires external | Yes | | Price | ~$6-$9 USD | ~$8 USD | ~$12 USD |
Verdict from datasheet: The HW 130 is ideal for small hobby robotics (micro-metal gearmotors, TT motors, NEMA-17 at low current). For stall-prone 12V motors, upgrade to an L298N or MOSFET driver.
Here is the simplest sketch to test Motor 1 on channel A (Pins D4, D5):
// HW 130 Motor Control Shield - Free Datasheet Example // Motor 1: Speed = D5 (PWM), Direction = D4#define MOTOR1_DIR 4 #define MOTOR1_PWM 5
void setup() pinMode(MOTOR1_DIR, OUTPUT); pinMode(MOTOR1_PWM, OUTPUT); Serial.begin(9600); Serial.println("HW 130 Test Ready");
void loop() // Forward at 70% speed digitalWrite(MOTOR1_DIR, HIGH); analogWrite(MOTOR1_PWM, 179); // 179 = ~70% of 255 delay(2000); hw 130 motor control shield for arduino datasheet free
// Stop (coast) digitalWrite(MOTOR1_PWM, LOW); delay(1000);
// Reverse at full speed digitalWrite(MOTOR1_DIR, LOW); analogWrite(MOTOR1_PWM, 255); delay(2000);
// Brake (set both PWM and direction to LOW) digitalWrite(MOTOR1_DIR, LOW); digitalWrite(MOTOR1_PWM, LOW); delay(2000);
For stepper motors (using standard Stepper library):
#include <Stepper.h> // HW 130: Stepper coils on M3 & M4 (Pins D8,D9,D10,D11) Stepper myStepper(2048, 8, 10, 9, 11); // steps per rev, pins
void setup() myStepper.setSpeed(12); // 12 RPM myStepper.step(2048); // one full rotation| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Driver
The HW-130 is a dual H-Bridge motor driver shield designed for Arduino Uno, Mega, and compatible development boards. It is based on the popular L298P driver IC. This shield allows users to drive two DC motors or one stepper motor with ease, featuring built-in current sensing and heat sinks for improved thermal performance.
// HW-130 Motor Control Shield Demo // Motor A: pins 8,9,10 Motor B: pins 11,12,13#define ENA 10 #define IN1 8 #define IN2 9
#define ENB 13 #define IN3 11 #define IN4 12
void setup() for (int i = 8; i <= 13; i++) pinMode(i, OUTPUT);
void loop() // Motor A forward at half speed digitalWrite(IN1, HIGH); digitalWrite(IN2, LOW); analogWrite(ENA, 128); void loop() // Forward at 70% speed digitalWrite(MOTOR1_DIR,
// Motor B reverse at full speed digitalWrite(IN3, LOW); digitalWrite(IN4, HIGH); analogWrite(ENB, 255);
delay(2000);
// Stop both motors digitalWrite(IN1, LOW); digitalWrite(IN2, LOW); digitalWrite(IN3, LOW); digitalWrite(IN4, LOW); delay(1000);
The HW-130 is a low-cost, dual H-bridge motor driver shield compatible with Arduino Uno, Leonardo, and Mega. It lets you control two DC motors (speed + direction) or one stepper motor independently.
Report ID: TR-HW130-001
Date: [Current Date]
Subject: Compilation of technical specifications, pinout, and operational guidelines for the HW-130 2-Channel DC Motor Driver Shield.
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