Introduction: ARDUINO 101 | L293D MOTOR DRIVER

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This Instructable will guide you through the process of running a DC motor through an L293D motor driver IC using an Arduino ProMini.

Supplies

1) Arduino ProMini: Buy here.

2) Half-sized breadboard: Buy here.

3) FT232RL: Buy here.

4) Jumper wires: Buy here.

5) L293D motor driver IC: Buy here.

6) Mini DC motor: Buy here.

7) 9V cell: Buy here.

Step 1: CONNECTIONS

L293D ENABLE A -> Arduino Digital Pin 12

L293D INPUT A1 -> Arduino Digital Pin 10

L293D INPUT A2 -> Arduino Digital Pin 11

L293D OUTPUT A1 -> DC Motor

L293D OUTPUT A2 -> DC motor

L293D GND -> GND

L293D V CHIP -> VCC

L293D V EXTERNAL -> External power supply

Step 2: PROGRAMMING

1) Download the code.

2) Open it using your Arduino IDE.

3) Verify the code.

4) Select the right board and communication port.

5) Upload the code.

Step 3: TESTING

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Have a good day ahead!