In this instructable I will detail how I went about making a quick and easy, Arduino compatible, H-bridge shield. But first, a brief intro into what got me motivated to make it.
A couple of years ago, I started wanting to learn more about micro-controllers. This led me to want to make my own robot, which then led me to Arduino. Then I wanted to make something move. It was then that I learned that in order to control a motor, I would need a H-bridge.
I had to learn quite a bit in order to make something that worked, and then I had to go that extra step to make something that could be used on different vehicle platforms a little more seamlessly. The first one I made wasn't very user-friendly.
If you like this instructable don't forget to vote for this in the Arduino contest. Thanks in advance.
A couple of years ago, I started wanting to learn more about micro-controllers. This led me to want to make my own robot, which then led me to Arduino. Then I wanted to make something move. It was then that I learned that in order to control a motor, I would need a H-bridge.
I had to learn quite a bit in order to make something that worked, and then I had to go that extra step to make something that could be used on different vehicle platforms a little more seamlessly. The first one I made wasn't very user-friendly.
If you like this instructable don't forget to vote for this in the Arduino contest. Thanks in advance.
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Signing UpStep 1: Materials Needed
The first thing to do is to figure out what you need and then find a place to get it from. For me that currently is one of two places: Radio Shack or Sparkfun. The list of items I used is comprised of the following items:
1 - Project PCB board, Radio Shack,
1 - Mini breadboard, Sparkfun, http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7916
1 - Long pin headers, Sparkfun,
1 - PCB board screw terminals, Radio Shack
1- SN754410, Sparkfun, http://www.sparkfun.com/products/315
1 - Hookup Wire, Radio Shack or Sparkfun, (I use stranded wire, not solid)
Total approx. cost = around $10.00-$12.00
Loads of fun = priceless!
1 - Project PCB board, Radio Shack,
1 - Mini breadboard, Sparkfun, http://www.sparkfun.com/products/7916
1 - Long pin headers, Sparkfun,
1 - PCB board screw terminals, Radio Shack
1- SN754410, Sparkfun, http://www.sparkfun.com/products/315
1 - Hookup Wire, Radio Shack or Sparkfun, (I use stranded wire, not solid)
Total approx. cost = around $10.00-$12.00
Loads of fun = priceless!
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Oct 18, 2012. 8:35 AMReplyLooks Great! I'll be making one similar to this. Thanks.
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