This may be a dumb question but I'm using the arduino motor shield and power it with a 7.4V battery. Would it be a problem if I connect a 6V DC motor to it ? thanks

low voltage DC motor on shield

polyglot May 13, 2014, 12:44pm 2

The motor will run a little fast and hot so you risk overheating if running it at 100% duty cycle.

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