I am wanting to create a WiFi car but I am debating on what motor driver to use…I want to use it with my Arduino Uno or ESP32.
For a "smart car" depends on the motor voltage, motor amps (and stall current), and if you want to use motor encoders.
The L298N are good for 12V 2 amps, easy to interface to different controllers.
The L293D is 1.2A peak.
My Power Wheels cars with Arduino controls, use these H bridges:
IBT-4 (5-15V/50A) H-bridge High-power Motor Driver Module Smart Car. This H bridge works exactly the same as
These run open loop voltage control, same as L298N.
For Arduino MKR1000 smart car, this shield is good for using encoder feedback. (but a bit pricey. So are the gearmotors with encoders). https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-motor-carrier
If I can rephrase koudelad comment, define "Best"?
Your follow-up post defined "Best" as efficiency That provided dougw the insight to enable a response of other.
Part Efficiency
L298N 30-70%
L293 50-90%
TB6612 91-95%
Hi there. I am using 5-12v DC Motors. I have the mechanical design made and it can hold any of these drivers. I am just debating which one is the most efficient for my 5-12V DC Motors I should have specified. Thanks!
I would personally start with the mechanical design and selecting the motors - it is hard to choose a motor driver without any additional information.
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