Robotics & CNC / DC Motors

The original Adafruit Motorshield kit is one of our most beloved, so we decided to make something even better. We have upgraded the shield kit to make the bestest, easiest way to drive DC and Stepper motors. This shield will make quick work for your next robotics project! We kept the ability to drive up to 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors but added many improvements:...

Make your own Arduino motor party with a motor shield and a fine assortment of motors! New! we've upgraded the shield to our new version 2, with more powerful drivers, and uses fewer pins to boot! Included in this add-on pack is: Adafruit Motor Shield v2 for Arduino. 6 Volt DC hobby motor. Small stepper motor. Standard size servo. Micro size servo. An Arduino is not...

These are standard '130 size' DC hobby motors. They come with a wider operating range than most toy motors: from 4.5 to 9VDC instead of 1.5-4.5V. This range makes them perfect for controlling with an Adafruit Motor Shield, or with an Arduino where you are more likely to have 5 or 9V available than a high current 3V setting. They'll fit in most electronics that...

*BZZZZZZZZZZ* Feel that? That's your little buzzing motor, and for any haptic feedback project you'll want to pick up a few of them. These vibe motors are tiny discs, completely sealed up so they're easy to use and embed. Two wires are used to control/power the vibe. Simply provide power from a battery or microcontroller pin (red is positive, blue is negative) and it...

The DRV2605 from TI is a fancy little motor driver. Rather than controlling a stepper motor or DC motor, its designed specifically for controlling haptic motors - buzzers and vibration motors. Normally one would just turn those kinds of motors on and off, but this driver has the ability to have various effects when driving a vibe motor. For example, ramping the...

Perhaps you've been assembling a new robot friend, adding a computer for a brain and other fun personality touches. Now the time has come to let it leave the nest and fly on its own wings– err, wheels! These durable (but affordable!) plastic gearbox motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy, low-cost way to get your projects moving. This is a TT DC Gearbox...

Crank up your robotics with powerful Adafruit DRV8871 motor driver breakout board. This motor driver has a lot of great specs that make it useful for a wide variety of mechatronics. In particular, the simple resistor-set current limiting and auto-magic PWM support make it super easy to use with just about any brushed DC motor. Check out the specs for the DRV8871:...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? Hook up this 5V Mini Cooling Fan and prevent from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer or FPGA or motor driver or anything that needs cooling. We also carry a mini 5V cooling fan with regular JST 2-pin connectors. This fan is nearly identical - it has the same fan body, but the...

Move fluid safely from here to there with this very nice little pump. Unlike most liquid pumps, this is a peristaltic type - the pump squishes the silicone tubing that contains the liquid instead of impelling it directly. The upshot? The pump never touches the fluid which makes this an excellent choice for any food/drink/sterile based pumping such as for making...

Spin two DC motors or step one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper with up to 1.2A per channel using the DRV8833. This motor driver chip is a nice alternative to the TB6612 driver. Like that chip, you get 2 full H-bridges, but this chip is better for low voltage uses (can run from 2.7V up to 10.8V motor power) and has built in current limiting capability. We set it up for...

Spin two DC motors, step one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper, or fire off two solenoids with 1.2A per channel using the TB6612. These are perhaps better known as "the drivers in our assembled Adafruit Motorshield or Motor HAT." We really like these dual H-bridges, so if you want to control motors without a shield or HAT these are easy to include on any solderless...

We're keepin' it wheel with this one! Plastic gear-box motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy and low cost way to get your projects moving. But we've noticed that there are not a lot of nice TT motor wheels to go along with them. This Thin White Wheel has solid heft, but it won't make your robot bulky. Despite looking a lot like our continuous rotation servo...

Make inflatables or air-powered projects with this simple air pump. It's great for beginner projects and super easy to use! The pump is basically a DC motor that is powered with ~4.5V and draws about ~500 mA. 5V should be just fine, so you can power it from the same power supply you use for other DC motors or servos. When powered, the pump sucks air in from the side...

Looking for another way to keep your Raspberry Pi cool? Hook up this 5V Mini Cooling Fan and prevent your hard-working Pi from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer or FPGA or motor driver or anything that needs cooling. Plug the fan directly into your Raspberry Pi's 5V+GND GPIO power pins, as shown, for instant cooling! Place in...

The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that relate to voltage, environment, and manufacturing changes. So, the second step is to figure out how fast it's going! Turns out that's not so easy, but...

Usually when one needs an orange wheel it's a garnish for a cocktail, like a tasty Sidecar. And speaking of cars, this wheel is for driving, not drinking! Need a great drive solution for your little robotic friends? This Orange & Clear TT Motor Wheel is equipped with a nice, thick silicone tread and a press-fit design to make connecting super quick and easy. Make...

You have a TT motor, but you need to attach it to your CNC project, eh? Not so easy if you don't have an L-Bracket DC Motor Mount just like this fine one here! Made of 2mm aluminum metal, it's got a solid construction and is easy to get going. There are 4 mounting screws so you know it'll be super-solid! Comes with one mount and a bag of hardware for attachment: 2 x...

Let your robotic dreams come true with the new DC+Stepper Motor HAT from Adafruit. This Raspberry Pi add-on is perfect for any motion project as it can drive up to 4 DC or 2 Stepper motors with full PWM speed control. Raspberry Pi and motors are not included. Works with any and all Raspberry Pi computers with 2x20 connection port. Since the Raspberry Pi does not have...

Make fountains or plant-watering projects with this submersible water pump. It's great for beginner projects and super easy to use! The pump is basically a DC motor that is powered with 3V and draws 100mA. When powered, the pump sucks water in from the side of the plastic casing and pushes it out the tubing port. The pump must be primed by keeping it inside water at...

Move fluid from here to there with this very nice elastomeric silicone tubing, specifically for our peristaltic pumps. It's one meter long and fully silicone with the correct diameter to give great peristaltic performance. This silicone tubing is not sterile and might get a lil' dirty on its way to you. So, before first use, we recommend it be sterilized by boiling...

Who doesn't love LEGO® compatible bricks? Nobody! Except when we accidentally step on them. There are soooo many mechanical things one can make with those ubiquitous bricks, plates, gears, pulleys. Say a 13-meter high London Tower Bridge... But what do you do when you want to add LEGO® compatible bricks and parts to your robotics project? This is the axle you...

Make fountains or plant-watering projects with this submersible water pump. It's great for beginner projects and super easy to use! The pump is basically a DC motor that is powered with 3V and draws 100mA. When powered, the pump sucks water in from the side of the plastic casing and pushes it out the tubing port. The pump must be primed by keeping it inside water at...

Plastic gear-box motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy and low cost way to get your projects moving. But we've noticed that there are not a lot of nice TT motor wheels to go along with them. This TT DC Motor Wheel is solid, but thin, so it won't make your robot bulky. It even comes in Adafruit black! Each order comes with one wheel, one silicone tire, and a...

We couldn't let the DC Gearbox "TT" motors have all the fun! If you're using some sort of motor, there's a really good chance it's a low cost DC Motor in "130 Size". We stock these in the shop, they're the most basic kind of motor, very inexpensive and easy to find around the world. DC hobby motors are typically cheap and easy to use, but can be tricky to mount onto...

Make inflatables or air-powered projects with this simple air pump. It's great for beginner projects and super easy to use! The pump is basically a DC motor that is powered with ~4.5V and draws about ~600 mA. 5V should be just fine, so you can power it from the same power supply you use for other DC motors or servos. When powered, the pump sucks air in from the side...

These durable (but affordable!) gearbox motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy, low-cost way to get your projects moving. This is a TT DC All-Metal Gearbox Motor with a gear ratio of 1:90 about double of the 'standard' 1:48 ratio. That gives them higher torque but slower rotational speed. Since they're slower they're good for robots where strength is more...

Move fluid safely from here to there with this very nice Peristaltic Pump that works with 5V or 6V power. Unlike most liquid pumps, this is a peristaltic type - the pump squishes the silicone tubing that contains the liquid instead of impelling it directly. The upshot? The pump never touches the fluid which makes this an excellent choice for any...

This Multi-Hub Wheel is solid, a lil' chunky, but it won't make your robot bulky. It even comes in Adafruit black! Each order comes with one wheel and two different sized hubs to make connecting super quick and easy. The hubs may come attached to the wheel with a little plastic flashing, so you'll want diagonal cutters to trim them out or you can twist them out The...

The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that relate to voltage, environment, and manufacturing changes. So, the second step is to figure out how fast it's going! Turns out that's not so easy, but...

This tiny DC Motor in Micro Servo Body is an interesting motor - it's the same size and shape as our micro servo but it isn't a servo. It's more like a DC motor + plastic gear-train in a box. It's not a super powerful motor, it would do well as a little robot wheel. It's also a lot less expensive than a micro servo (continuous or non-continuous) because there is no...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our friends! So if you find yourself wanting a companion, consider the robot. They're fun to program, and you can get creative with...

Let your robotic dreams come true with the new DC+Stepper Motor Bonnet from Adafruit. This Raspberry Pi add-on is perfect for any motion project as it can drive up to 4 DC or 2 Stepper motors with full PWM speed control. We basically took our super-popular DC+Stepper Motor HAT and squeezed it down and made it fully assembled - plug and play ready to go, no soldering...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our friends! So if you find yourself wanting a companion, consider the robot. They're fun to program, and you can get creative with...

The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that relate to voltage, environment, and manufacturing changes. So, the second step is to figure out how fast it's going! Turns out that's not so easy, but...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that, you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that relate to voltage, environment, and manufacturing changes. So, the second step is to figure out how fast it's going! Turns out that's not so easy, but...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our friends! So if you find yourself wanting a companion, consider the robot. They're fun to program, and you can get creative with...

Who doesn't love LEGO and compatible bricks? Nobody! Except when we accidentally step on them. There are soooo many mechanical things one can make with those ubiquitous bricks, plates, gears, pulleys. Say a 13-meter high LEGO London Tower Bridge... But what do you do when you want to add LEGO-compatible bricks and parts to your robotics project? This is the bracket...

Mechanical transmission for the win, this simple plastic pulley can attach to your TT motor to transmit rotation from the motor axle to...somewhere else. This is a very useful part when you require more than wheels for your robotics project. A belt and pulley solution can be light-weight and very efficient. This TT Motor Pulley has a slot for fitting onto our DC...

These durable (but affordable!) gearbox motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy, low-cost way to get your projects moving. This is a TT DC Bi-Metal Gearbox Motor with a gear ratio of 1:90, about double the 'standard' 1:48 ratio. That gives them higher torque but slower rotational speed. Since they're slower, they're good for robots where strength is more...

These durable (but affordable!) gearbox motors (also known as 'TT' motors) are an easy, low-cost way to get your projects moving. This is a TT DC Bi-Metal Gearbox Motor with a gear ratio of 1:90 about double of the 'standard' 1:48 ratio. That gives them higher torque but slower rotational speed. Since they're slower they're good for robots where strength is more...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification, and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer or FPGA or motor driver or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port but you can easily cut off the connector and just power with 5V...

Run four solenoids, two DC motors, or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper with up to 600mA per channel using the L293D. These are perhaps better known as "the drivers in our Adafruit Motorshield". If you accidentally damaged the drivers in a shield, you can use one of these puppies to replace it. Or you can breadboard something on your own! Each chip contains two full...

Introducing MOTION 2350 Pro, designed by Cytron, leveraging the new RP2350 processor. It has been a few years since the RP2040 was launched. Now, Raspberry Pi has introduced the latest upgraded processor, the RP2350. Built for beginner and intermediate users to experience the Pro version of the board. Ideal for those who want to build an advanced robot, minimize...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

We really enjoy our DC gear motors (a.k.a "TT Motor") but unless you have a 3D printer it can be a challenge to get something attached to the axle. That's why we've got this Eccentric TT Motor Hub - it gives you 2 x hexagonal holes and two circle holes. It's a very good solution to quickly and easily mount custom wheels, cardboard & wood, or other mechanisms to...

Need a great drive solution or a pop of color for your little robotic friends? This TT Motor Paddle Wheel Pack offers 3 fun, candy-colored wheels with a press-fit design to make connecting super quick and easy. While they seem to be designed for some sort of water-wheel configuration, we like them because they fit securely on TT motor axles and provide a ton of...

Looking for another way to keep your project cool? These plug-and-play USB-ready 5V Fans provide instant gratification and prevent your goodies from overheating! Of course, it's also great for use with any small computer, FPGA, motor driver, or anything that needs cooling. They come with a USB port, but you can easily cut off the connector and just power it directly...

Get your Particle (formally known as Spark) Photon moving with a PhoBot Robotics shield. No, this is not a robot that makes you a delicious bowl of Vietnamese soup. Instead, it's a board from Simon Monk that's kind of like a Motorshield for your Spark Core or Particle Photon that makes controlling small robots easy! The board features bi-directional motor control...

Adding to our collection of somewhat specialized motors, this Rotating Door Lock Motor is a DC Gearbox motor with a little pocket that is intended for a door lock mechanism. The motor only turns 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise and will stall (but not strip) if you try to keep running it past the angle. It's geared down so it has high torque, but that also...

These are very unusual motors, but we thought they could be handy for projects that need a small geared-down motor. At the core is a 'pager motor' - a small thin DC motor that runs on about 3VDC. That motor is then geared down inside the red-plastic body of the motor. Finally, the output axle is connected to a plastic triangle that has a bent-wire return spring....

This kit is now discontinued. We've upgraded the Adafruit Motor Shield v1 to v2, with stacking-support and higher-current motor drivers, Please check out the v2 shield - its much better! Here is a design for a full-featured motor shield that will be able to power many simple to medium-complexity projects. 2 connections for 5V 'hobby' servos connected to the Arduino's...

If you're unfamiliar with mecanum wheels, this 48mm Diameter Mecanum Wheel may resemble an everyday chunky wheel Frankenstein'd out of mini hair curler rollers. In reality, it's a very cool, omnidirectional wheel with rollers which are supported by ball-bearings, allowing a four-wheeled robot rober to move in any direction. There are nine rubber beads around the...

For advanced robotics projects, a simple hobby servo motor won't have the repeatability and control you need. When a better class of servo motor is required, folks have always turned to DYNAMIXEL motors! The DYNAMIXEL is a smart actuator system developed to be the exclusive connecting joints on a robot or mechanical structure. DYNAMIXELS’ are designed to be...

If you're unfamiliar with mecanum wheels, this 48mm Diameter Mecanum Wheel may resemble an everyday chunky wheel Frankenstein'd out of mini hair curler rollers. In reality, it's a very cool, omnidirectional wheel with rollers which are supported by ball-bearings, allowing a four-wheeled robot rober to move in any direction. There are nine rubber beads around the...

The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that relate to voltage, environment, and manufacturing changes. So, the second step is to figure out how fast it's going! Turns out that's not so easy, but...

RageBridge 2 from Equals Zero Designs is a no-frills and robust dual-channel DC motor controller for robotic and vehicular drivetrain applications. It can supply 40 amps per side continuously and up to 90A in bursts dependent on cooling conditions. An ultra-wide (8 to 40 volts) input range maximizes versatility and allows it to be used in many different systems. It...

Build your own smart lock with the Lockitron motorized door lock enclosure! Normally, a Lockitron has a built-in WiFi system for locking & unlocking via their App. Since they have redesigned their enclosure, we now have the 'guts' of the Lockitron available for hacking. There's just enough space inside for some tasty Adafruit electronics You get the housing for...