# Logic level motor to use with arduino

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**Category:** General Guidance\
**Created:** [August 22, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753 "2025-08-22T07:56:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/1 "2025-08-22T07:56:45Z")

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I wonder if this IRF520 mosfet module could work well with arduino to control 12V dc motor?

 ![Screenshot 2025-08-22 at 10.55.33](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/5/d/1/5d13469416f11c75467aa845b578d55bfa7153be.png)

if not - what about IRLZ44 or FQP30N06L ?

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**Author:** ![gilshultz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/67e7ee/32.png) [@gilshultz](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/gilshultz)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/2 "2025-08-22T08:01:45Z")

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I cannot accurately answer that question. The module you reference will not fully turn on with a 5V signal. You also did not state which Arduino we are talking about. Look at the curves on the appropriate data sheet and see what the Vgs curve shows you.

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**Author:** ![tigger](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/tigger/32/1104210_2.png) [@tigger](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/tigger)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/3 "2025-08-22T08:51:27Z")

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There's plenty of information on the subject on the WWW if you want to get acquainted.

I guess by control, you mean more than on/off and possibly speed as well.

I'm no expert, but PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) might be useful and I sometimes use a MOSFET driver chip as well which sits between the Arduino and the MOSFET.

It shouldn't be a problem getting it to work.

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/4 "2025-08-22T09:41:09Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> I wonder if this IRF520 mosfet module could work well with arduino

**No** it would not

The IRLZ44N or FQP30N06L maybe OK with a **5V** Arduino but it depends on the current required by the motor.

How much current does the motor need?

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/5 "2025-08-22T09:54:40Z")

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> [@jim-p](#):
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> How much current does the motor need?

it is just for few examples. I will probably use those 1V-6V DC motors: [link](https://www.amazon.com/Gikfun-1V-6V-Hobby-Arduino-EK1894/dp/B07BHHP2BT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18W147Z62N9K0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.suaIEVt0vecd6SEyg3vrXDML1M-H3DG5U6jRP0Dy95Nc11DiYOmPoJD-B7Ce8hIjnDEFxp77uM-PeDbnifEz9WbAQJ-rpe57YcJGtwjwHbHfCfgnNsKpcey2Q0Gc7JXu_yfg9wh5Lvo5AgzRR2SLvkpTr_nwyxOBsqvxGA00ruA7kg0auP6FGaV0-D_sPbuWQSe9QOHACEbTlNm1y6eqdFQDZ3Pkz3dp7Jdo7zKkpuqrhbJLUCVxjFkd3tvUq5NWViSxgLBd7_8f98_Ejz6R6RVYUxgV1gz6Ij2HhMJZs2o.yhlwMUU-DEay_xkEI4KEzx-7IzkqshNIe8Tf6UfE1Mo&dib_tag=se&keywords=1v+6v+dc+motor+gif&qid=1755856448&sprefix=1v+6v+dc+motor+gi%252Caps%252C235&sr=8-1)

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/6 "2025-08-22T09:59:10Z")

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That's OK.  
IRLZ44N or the FQP30N06L will work

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**Author:** ![Wawa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/wawa/32/1211303_2.png) [@Wawa](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Wawa)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/7 "2025-08-22T10:08:56Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> I wonder if this IRF520 mosfet module could work

No.  
The IRF520 fet on these modules is not logic level and shouldn't be used with any Arduino.  
There are other **[modules with smd fets](https://www.ebay.com/itm/295937426313)**, which are compatible.  
Leo..

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/8 "2025-08-22T11:19:55Z")

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Do you need an example circuit?

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/9 "2025-08-22T11:34:17Z")

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> [@Wawa](#):
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> No.  
> The IRF520 fet on these modules is not logic level and shouldn't be used with any Arduino.  
> There are other **[modules with smd fets](https://www.ebay.com/itm/295937426313)**, which are compatible.  
> Leo..

so Why they advertise it as it it.. ☹

also I have seen this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jO8\_POtVY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jO8_POtVY)

> [@jim-p](#):
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> Do you need an example circuit?

this should work I guess..

 ![Screenshot 2025-08-22 at 14.31.57](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/b/4/a/b4a3d6bd8bd4176a7d823a3bccdb9153d68d0a4a.png)

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/10 "2025-08-22T11:35:36Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> this should work I guess..

Yes that will work.

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/11 "2025-08-22T11:39:05Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> also I have seen this video

Absolute total garbage.  
Does not show it actually working because it does not.

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/12 "2025-08-22T11:43:01Z")

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[This](https://youtu.be/17vqLv508Uw?si=chh5rodTpspohJlO&t=503) as well but I guess it could work with one small motor ok but not with more then one/ higher loads motors..?

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/13 "2025-08-22T11:47:27Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> but I guess it could work with one small motor ok

Maybe, maybe not. Depends how lucky you. If get one that has a low Vgs(th) and the motor current is also low it might work without overheating

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/14 "2025-08-22T11:59:59Z")

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Do you know on any mosfet board simillar to the one I shared (But one that is acctually feets to work with logic levels?)

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/15 "2025-08-22T12:04:35Z")

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This one will work with 5V control signals.

> **[High-Power Dual MOSFET Switch Module - ProtoSupplies](https://protosupplies.com/product/high-power-dual-mosfet-switch-module/)**
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> This MOSFET module uses two parallel N-Channel logic compatible MOSFETS with low Rds(on) for high current low-side switching applications.

 ![High-Power-Dual-MOSFET-Switch-Module](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/7/9/5/795f1a062126f810b7ec8bbc95281d5c516dd363.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Wawa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/wawa/32/1211303_2.png) [@Wawa](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Wawa)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/16 "2025-08-22T19:39:26Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> Why they advertise it as it it..

There must be a warehouse full of those fets that need to be sold.  
Or the manufacturing rights have expired so every cheap factory can clone them.  
The youtube video is just a promotion, full of inaccuracies.

Google the datasheet and check the (in)capabilities for yourself.  
Leo..

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/17 "2025-10-17T10:35:22Z")

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> [@jim-p](#):
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> [High-Power Dual MOSFET Switch Module - ProtoSupplies](https://protosupplies.com/product/high-power-dual-mosfet-switch-module/)

I bought this module - and while working great with solenoid and with mini vibration motor, for some reason I could not make it works with small DC motors.

code I am using:

```arduino
const int NUM_PWM_MOTORS = 2;
const int pwm_motor_pins[] = { 5, 6 };
const char pwm_motor_ids[] = { 'U', 'V' };

void setup() {

  for (int i = 0; i < NUM_PWM_MOTORS; i++) {
    pinMode(pwm_motor_pins[i], OUTPUT);
    analogWrite(pwm_motor_pins[i], 0); // ensure OFF at boot
  }
  Serial.setTimeout(10); //window time to receive data from Serial
  Serial.begin(115200); // start serial communication at 115200 baud (bits per second)
}

void loop() {
  motorsControl();
}
void motorsControl() {
  if (Serial.available() > 0) {
    char id = Serial.read();
    int state = Serial.parseInt();
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_PWM_MOTORS; i++) {
      if (id == pwm_motor_ids[i]) {
        analogWrite(pwm_motor_pins[i], state);
        Serial.print(id);
        Serial.print(" ");
        Serial.println(state);
      }
    }
  }
}

```

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And just to be clear - same exact code and setup works with mini vibration motor. I’m using 5V phone charge as the motor power input

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/18 "2025-10-17T10:41:52Z")

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Have you tried state = 255 ?

Which Arduino are you using?

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**Author:** ![hk\_jh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/hk_jh/32/1013044_2.png) [@hk\_jh](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/hk_jh)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/19 "2025-10-17T10:49:34Z")

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Yes. I try both state = 255 and state = 0. I got the motor works for like 1 sec then stopped. I’m using Arduino Uno

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**Author:** ![jim-p](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/jim-p/32/922840_2.png) [@jim-p](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jim-p)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/logic-level-motor-to-use-with-arduino/1403753/20 "2025-10-17T10:54:46Z")

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> [@hk\_jh](#):
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> the motor works for like 1 sec then stopped.

Is the UNO program still running or did it also stop?

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