SparkFun Ardumoto Shield Kit
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This kit brings the mechanical and electrical pieces of a simple two-motor exercise together around an Ardumoto shield. Motors, tires, connectors and wires help learners move from an isolated PWM test to a mobile experiment. It is especially useful for teaching differential steering: command each side separately, compare straight-line motion with turning, and explain why nominally identical motors can behave differently. The controller and chassis plan still matter, so review the kit contents before treating it as a complete robot.
Before you buy
Check current kit contents for the Arduino, power source and chassis you need. Match motor load and supply to the driver's limits; do not treat the current rating as guaranteed continuous performance.
SparkFun SKU: KIT-14180 · Category: Actuation & motor control
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Official product specifications and documentation
EAR summary based on supplier documentation; this is not a hands-on review. Product identity rechecked during the October 25, 2026 sprint. SparkFun Originals eligibility evidence was recorded October 17, 2026. Affiliate eligibility remains subject to SparkFun's program terms.