Check the
voltage and current requirements of your motor
before
deciding how to power your Ardumoto project. These specifications vary.
The 65 RPM Hobby Gearmotors, for example, have a recommended range
of 3–6V, but can be safely powered at up to 9V.
We recommend 9V alkaline batteries as an easy, if not very sustainable,
option. Dual-cell LiPo battery packs (7.4V nominal, 1,000mAh capacity) are
also a good option if you’re looking for something mobile. A 9V wall wart
can work if your project is stationary. For more help picking a power supply,
check out our How to Power a Project tutorial.
Ardumoto Shield Assembly Tips
Before you can start using the Ardumoto Shield, you have to do a little
assembly. Embrace your inner electronics technician and whip out that
soldering iron! Time to turn a mish-mash of parts into a fully functional
‘duino shield!
Parts laid out, ready to assemble
On this page we’ll go over some assembly tips. You don’t have to follow
these steps exactly (assemble the shield as best fits your project’s needs),
but this is good for general use of the shield.
Add Screw Terminals (Optional)
If you please, you can add screw terminals to both of the
motor outputs
and/or the
V
input.
If you’re adding screw terminals to the motor outputs, slide them together
first:
Then insert them into the shield and solder.
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