Which Motor Driver IC is Best for Interfacing 4 DC Motors in an RC Car?

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For interfacing four DC motors in an RC car, the L293D H-bridge IC is commonly recommended due to its ability to provide bi-directional current up to 1A at 5-32 V DC. It allows for control of motor direction, which is essential for driving motors forward and reverse. The choice of motor driver IC may also depend on the specific ratings and requirements of the motors used. Proper interfacing involves connecting the motors to the outputs of the H-bridge and controlling the inputs with a microcontroller. Overall, the L293D is a reliable option for this application.
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which motor driver ic is to be used to interface 4 dc motors in a RC car? And how is the interfacing done?
 
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Hello Nilay,
I assume that you need to drive all your motors in both forward and reverse directions. In general, you can use any H-bridge IC depending upon rating of your motors. The most common H-bridge IC is L293D. It can provide bi-directional current of upto 1A at 5-32 V DC.
 

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