I am using an Adafruite motor shield V1.2 with a 12v lead acid gel cell to power 4 motors. The motor shield can supply 5v down to the Arduino but is this safe? I believe the 5v pin on the Arduino is use, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that this pin was an output only. Regards John

ADAFruite motor shield as Vin

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