Hi there,
I'd like to build a table tennis robot. Therefore I need to run three dc motors (12V) and a stepper motor. Currently I'm using an arduino Uno, is this enough? Can someone tell me what motor drivers/ shields I should use?
The shields I looked up so far only drive for example 4 dc motors, but than I've no connection slots for the stepper motor left...
Would be great if someone could help out! Thanks 
For the brushed DC motors, use a brushed DC motor driver capable of easily handling the stall current (check the motor data sheet).
For the stepper, choose a stepper driver that can easily handle the rated motor winding current.
Pololu has the best selection of both types of motor drivers.
You may be tempted to use the ever popular and cheap L293 or L298 motor drivers. Resist. Those are ancient and very inefficient units that, compared to modern drivers, are very poor.
+1 for Pololu. They have a good line of drivers at reasonable prices. They have good instructional pages for each of their products.
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