Hey there! I'm trying to do a very simple project where I have a DC motor run for roughly 10-12 hours a day continuously but I'm finding that after a week or two the motor will be noticeably weaker and eventually stall and then just not work anymore. I've changed out the motor twice already and they…

DC motor keeps wearing out

jremington October 23, 2021, 2:07pm 15

The "D" in L293D means that the diodes are built in.

The L293 lacks freewheeling diodes.