Ardumoto Shield Hookup Guide
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View the updated tutorial: Ardumoto Shield Kit Hookup Guide
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Resources and Going Further
Resources
- Ardumoto Shield Schematic -- A PDF of the shield's schematic.
- Ardumoto Shield Eagle Files -- The PCB design files.
- L298 Data Sheet -- Everything you could ever want to know about the L298 dual motor driver.
Going Further
- Getting Started with the RedBot -- If you're looking for a complete, beginner-level robotics platform, check out the RedBot Kit. It's Arduino-compatible, and the RedBot Mainboard has a motor driver built into it, so you don't even need an Ardumoto Shield.
- Getting Started with the MiniMoto -- The MiniMoto is a more advanced, digitally-controlled, low-voltage DC motor driver.
- How to Power a Project -- Batteries? Wall-warts? Solar? If you're not sure how to power your Ardumoto Shield based project, take a trip over to this tutorial.
- HUB-ee Buggy Project - Build your own buggy using an Ardumoto shield.