Datasheet

DC Motor

The library comes with a few examples to get you started up fast. We suggest getting started with the DC motor

example. You can use any DC motor that can be powered by 6V-12VDC

First, restart the IDE to make sure the new library is loaded.

Plug the shield into the Arduino and connect a DC motor to motor port 1 - it does not matter which wire goes into

which terminal block as motors are bi-directional. Connect to the top two terminal ports, do not connect to the middle

pin (GND) See the photo below for the red and blue wire example. Be sure to screw down the terminal blocks to make

a good connection!

You must also supply 5-12VDC to power the motor. There are two ways to do this

1. You can power the Arduino via the DC Barrel Jack and insert the VIN Jumper shown as the tall black handle

right next to the green Power LED below

2. You can power the Arduino via the DC Barrel jack or USB port. Then Power the shield via the 5-12VDC motor

power terminal port, the double terminal block next to the green Power LED and remove the VIN jumper

If the Green LED next to the power terminal block isn't lit up brightly do not continue!