AMPERAGE THROUGH ADAFRUIT MOTORSHIELD

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#1

I have purchased a arduino uno, and an adafruit motor shield Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2 Kit [v2.3] : ID 1438 : $19.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits.

This is my first project with arduino, so I accidentally bought a shield that might not handle the amperage. I will be controlling a 10amp motor with a 12V 10amp power source.

I am learning that the specs on the adafruit shield recommend amperage lower than 3A. Is there anything I can add to drive the motor with the correct amperage without having to buy a new motor shield? Or if I have too, are there any suggestions on replacements?

Thank you for the time.

#2

Is the motor driven in only one direction or must it be reversible? Is the 10 Amp rating the stall current or the running current?

#3

It is the running current. And we would like the motor to run clockwise and counter-clockwise

#4

Do you need to control speed?
If not, a DPDT relay will do the job.

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