Motor Controller Question >?

Using Arduino Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Hello,

I have 4 dc motor Pololu - 131:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx57L mm 12V with 64 CPR Encoder (No End Cap) the spec of this motor is 12V with Free-run current @ 12V: 300 mA and Stall current @ 12V: 5000 mA.

I have this motor controller from adafruit Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2 Kit [v2.3] : ID 1438 : $19.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits i read somewhere it said with 1.2A per channel and 3A peak current capability.

Do you think I can use this motor controller with my 4 dc motors.

Thanks

I am not an electric major or anything when it get to current voltage i kinda get scared not to burn things.

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uaefame:
I have 4 dc motor Pololu - 131:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx57L mm 12V with 64 CPR Encoder (No End Cap) the spec of this motor is 12V with Free-run current @ 12V: 300 mA and Stall current @ 12V: 5000 mA.

Do you think I can use this motor controller with my 4 dc motors.

The stall current is well beyond the TB6612 driver chip's capability but it seems to have thermal shutdown protection so it should be able to handle an occasional overload.

...R