SPECIFICATIONS

Mini L298N DC Motor Driver Module 1.5A Dual H-Bridge 2V-10V PWM Speed Control for Arduino Smart Car Robot

Key Features

🚗 Dual H-Bridge – Drives 2 DC motors or 1 stepper motor.

⚡ 1.5A Continuous / 2.5A Peak – Powerful enough for smart cars and robots.

🔋 2V-10V Wide Supply – Control signal 1.8V-7V, compatible with 3.3V/5V MCUs.

🛡️ Thermal Shutdown Protection – Auto recovery, no fear of motor stall.

📏 Ultra Compact – 24.7×21×5mm with 2mm mounting holes.

🔇 Ultra Low Standby Current – <0.1μA.

🧩 Perfect L298N Replacement – MOSFET design, low heat, no heatsink needed.

Product Description

This mini motor driver is an upgraded replacement for the classic L298N. Uses MOSFET H-bridge for higher efficiency and lower heat. Operates from 2V to 10V, delivers 1.5A continuous (2.5A peak). Built-in thermal shutdown protects against motor stall. Ideal for battery-powered smart cars, toy cars, robots, pumps. Input pins have internal pull-down to prevent false triggering.

⚡ Quick Start Guide & Important Tips

🔹 Wiring (Arduino)

Arduino D5 (PWM) → IN1

Arduino D6 → IN2

Arduino 5V → VIN (if motor voltage ≤5V, otherwise separate)

GND → GND

Motor leads → OUT1/OUT2

🔹 Sample Code

int in1 = 6, in2 = 7, pwmA = 5;

void setup() {
pinMode(in1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(in2, OUTPUT);
pinMode(pwmA, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
digitalWrite(in1, LOW);
analogWrite(pwmA, 127); // Forward 50%
delay(2000);
digitalWrite(in1, HIGH);
analogWrite(pwmA, 255); // Reverse 100%
delay(2000);
analogWrite(pwmA, 0); // Stop
delay(1000);
}

⚠️ Critical Warnings

Do not exceed 10V supply – damage possible.

Common ground between logic and motor power.

Do not short motor outputs – may trigger protection.

Motor current >1.5A continuous may cause thermal shutdown.

Built-in flyback diodes – no external needed.

🔹 Common Questions

❓ Motor not moving?

Check power >2V. Verify logic signals. May be in thermal shutdown – let cool.

❓ Module gets hot?

Slight warmth normal. If hot, reduce load or lower voltage.

❓ Can drive stepper motor?

Yes, 4-wire 2-phase stepper (sequence IN1→IN4).