SPECIFICATIONS

Tiny Size, Mighty Control! Mini L298N Dual Motor Driver - Power Your Arduino Robots & Smart Cars with 1.5A Per Channel

Key Features & Benefits

⚡ Dual Channel Independence: Control two DC motors or one stepper motor simultaneously - perfect for robot differential drive, conveyor belts, or multi-axis projects.

🛠️ Robust 1.5A Drive Capacity: Each channel handles 1.5A continuous (2.5A peak), driving most small to medium hobby motors for wheels, arms, and mechanisms.

🎛️ PWM Speed & Direction Control: Connect ENA/ENB to Arduino PWM pins for precise speed control; use IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4 for forward/reverse/brake/coast.

🛡️ Built-in Protection Circuitry: Features thermal shutdown and flyback diodes to protect your microcontroller from voltage spikes and motor stall damage.

📦 Ultra-Compact Design: At just 25x21mm, it fits into the tightest spaces - ideal for mini robots, drones, and portable devices where every millimeter counts.

Product Description
The miniaturized workhorse for motor control! This compact L298N module takes the legendary L298N driver IC and packages it into a space-saving format without sacrificing performance. Whether you're building a line-following robot, a smart car, an automated plant waterer, or teaching electronics basics, it provides reliable bidirectional control for DC and stepper motors through simple digital signals.

🚨 Critical Setup Guide: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

⚠️ Power Supply Requirements:

Motor Power (VM): 2V - 10V DC (match your motor's rated voltage)

Logic Power (VCC): 3.3V or 5V (must match your microcontroller's logic level)

NEVER exceed 10V on VM or reverse polarity - instant destruction!

⚡ Current Limitations Are Real:

Continuous: 1.5A per channel

Peak (short bursts): 2.5A per channel

If your motor draws >1.5A continuously, add a heatsink or choose a more powerful driver.

🔥 Heat Management is Crucial:

The chip will get warm during operation

For continuous high-current use (>1A), ensure good ventilation

Thermal shutdown activates at ~150°C, but prolonged overheating reduces lifespan

🎯 Perfect Project Applications:

Arduino robot cars and tracked vehicles

ESP32-based IoT motor control

3D printer/extruder feeder control

Camera pan-tilt mechanisms

Automated blinds or curtains

Educational robotics kits

Small CNC machine axes

Conveyor belt systems

Specifications

Driver IC: L298N

Channels: 2 (Dual H-Bridge)

Motor Supply Voltage (VM): 2V - 10V DC

Logic Supply Voltage (VCC): 1.8V - 7V (3.3V/5V compatible)

Continuous Current per Channel: 1.5A

Peak Current per Channel: 2.5A (max, ≤10s)

Control Logic: TTL compatible

PWM Frequency: Up to 40kHz

Protection: Thermal shutdown, flyback diodes

Mounting Holes: 2.0mm (2x)

Dimensions: 24.7mm × 21mm × 5mm

Weight: 4.5g

Package Includes

1 × Mini L298N Motor Driver Module