L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver Module | DC & Stepper Motor Controller for Arduino & Raspberry Pi

The L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver Module | DC & Stepper Motor Controller for Arduino & Raspberry Pi is a dual H-Bridge motor driver capable of controlling two DC motors or one stepper motor. It features high current capacity and an on-board voltage regulator for logic supply.

Key Features

• Dual H-Bridge design controls 2 DC motors or 1 stepper
• 2A per channel continuous current (3A peak)
• 5V-35V motor voltage range
• Onboard 5V regulator for logic supply
• Current sensing pins for overload detection
• Schottky diode protection against back EMF
• Heat sink included for thermal management

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Robot cars with differential drive
• DC motor speed and direction control
• Stepper motor driving
• Winch and conveyor systems
• Automated curtains and blinds
• High-power LED control

Important Notes

• Enable jumpers must be in place or PWM pins used for speed control
• L298N has ~2V voltage drop – motor sees less than supply voltage
• Heat sink required at currents above 1A per channel
• Do not exceed 25W total dissipation
• 5V output available only when motor supply >7V
• For better efficiency at low voltages, consider DRV8833