--- product_id: 24132169 title: "Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit" brand: "adafruit" price: "VT11173" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24132169-adafruit-motor-stepper-servo-shield-for-arduino-v2-3-kit store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # I2C control with just 2 pins (SDA & SCL) 1.2A continuous, 3A peak power per channel Stack up to 32 shields (64 steppers/128 DC motors) Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit **Brand:** adafruit **Price:** VT11173 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power your robotics dreams with the ultimate motor shield — stack, control, and conquer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit by adafruit - **How much does it cost?** VT11173 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24132169-adafruit-motor-stepper-servo-shield-for-arduino-v2-3-kit) ## Best For - adafruit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adafruit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless I2C Integration:** Control all motors via a dedicated PWM driver chip over I2C, freeing Arduino pins and allowing easy connection of multiple shields and sensors simultaneously. - • **Power-packed Motor Control:** Drive 4 DC motors or 2 steppers with efficient TB6612 MOSFET drivers delivering up to 3A peak current for maximum torque and battery life. - • **Limitless Expansion Potential:** Stack up to 32 shields using 5 address-select pins, enabling control of up to 128 DC motors or 64 stepper motors — perfect for ambitious robotics projects. - • **Universal Arduino Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Arduino Uno, Mega, Leonardo, Due, and more — backed by a robust software library and extensive documentation to get you moving fast. - • **Plug & Play with Prototyping Ease:** Pre-soldered terminal blocks and power jumpers speed up setup, while a prototyping area lets you customize and expand your project effortlessly. ## Overview The Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield v2.3 is a high-performance, stackable Arduino shield designed to drive up to 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors with precision. Featuring TB6612 MOSFET drivers for efficient power delivery, it supports up to 32 stacked shields via 5 address pins, enabling massive multi-motor projects. Controlled over I2C with just two pins, it frees Arduino resources and allows easy integration with other devices. Pre-assembled with terminal blocks and power jumpers, it offers quick setup and broad compatibility across Arduino platforms, making it the go-to solution for professional-grade robotics and automation projects. ## Description We have upgraded the shield kit to make the bestest, easiest way to drive DC and Stepper motors. This shield will make quick work of your next robotics project! We kept the ability to drive up to 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors, but added many improvements: Lots of other little improvements such as a polarity protection FET on the power pins and a bit of prototyping area. And the shield is assembled and tested here at Adafruit so all you have to do is solder on straight or stacking headers and the terminal blocks. Lets check out these specs again: 2 connections for 5V 'hobby' servos connected to the Arduino's high-resolution dedicated timer - no jitter! 4 H-Bridges: TB6612 chipset provides 1.2A per bridge (3A peak) with thermal shutdown protection, internal kickback protection diodes. Can run motors on 4.5VDC to 13.5VDC. Up to 4 bi-directional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed selection (so, about 0.5% resolution) Up to 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with single coil, double coil, interleaved or micro-stepping. Motors automatically disabled on power-up Big terminal block connectors to easily hook up wires (18-26AWG) and power Arduino reset button brought up top Polarity protected 2-pin terminal block and jumper to connect external power, for separate logic/motor supplies Tested compatible with Arduino UNO, Leonardo, ADK/Mega R3, Due, Diecimila & Duemilanove. Works with Mega/ADK R2 and earlier with 2 wire jumpers. Download the easy-to-use Arduino software library, check out the examples and you're ready to go! New! As of 3/21/2014 we are shipping motor shields with the terminal blocks, and power jumper pre-soldered on. You'll still need to do a little soldering to put on the shield-headers (or stacking headers) but it should be even easier and faster to get started! ## Features - New version 2.3! - Completely stackable design: 5 address-select pins means up to 32 stackable shields: that's 64 steppers or 128 DC motors! What on earth could you do with that many steppers? I have no idea but if you come up with something send us a photo because that would be a pretty glorious project. - Instead of a L293D darlington driver, we now have the TB6612 MOSFET driver: with 1.2A per channel and 3A peak current capability. It also has much lower voltage drops across the motor so you get more torque out of your batteries, and there are built-in flyback diodes as well. - Instead of using a latch and the Arduino's PWM pins, we have a fully-dedicated PWM driver chip onboard. This chip handles all the motor and speed controls over I2C. Only two pins (SDA & SCL) are required to drive the multiple motors, and since it's I2C you can also connect any other I2C devices or shields to the same pins. This also makes it drop-in compatible with any Arduino, such as the Uno, Due, Leonardo and Mega R3. - As of 3/21/2014 we are shipping motor shields with the terminal blocks, and power jumper pre-soldered on. You'll still need to do a little soldering to put on the shield-headers (or stacking headers) but it should be even easier and faster to get started! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00PUTH3B0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,550 in Computer Internal Components | | Brand | Adafruit | | CPU Manufacturer | Atmel | | Compatible Devices | Arduino UNO, Leonardo, ADK/Mega R3, Due, Diecimila, Duemilanove, Mega/ADK R2 | | Connectivity Technology | Infrared | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 226 Reviews | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Adafruit | | Mfr Part Number | 1438 | | Model Name | v2.3 | | Model Number | 1438 | | Operating System | Arduino IDE | | Processor Brand | Atmel | | Processor Count | 1 | | RAM Memory Technology | SRAM | | Total Usb Ports | 1 | | UPC | 702658303396 | | Wireless Communication Standard | Infrared | | Wireless Compability | Infrared | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Adafruit - **CPU Manufacturer:** Atmel - **Connectivity Technology:** Infrared - **Model Name:** v2.3 - **Operating System:** Arduino IDE ## Images ![Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pX0F3XwYL.jpg) ![Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OHUIkbGxL.jpg) ![Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714YwOo+BUL.jpg) ![Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wtHK6oV8L.jpg) ![Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2.3 Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M0ObTc-dL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***E on March 25, 2017* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***N on July 3, 2019* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***K on November 28, 2016* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24132169-adafruit-motor-stepper-servo-shield-for-arduino-v2-3-kit](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/24132169-adafruit-motor-stepper-servo-shield-for-arduino-v2-3-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*