This shield could be a good alternative to hobby RC controllers for robots that need a customizable open-source motor controller. The PCB design and source code are available on GitHub .

The Arduino has been used for many purposes, and “shields” are available to make many common tasks easier. However, [Nick] wanted a stackable motor driver shield, so he build one himself!. ...

The High Power H-Bridge Motor Shield for Arduino is equipped with built-in current sensing utilizing the ACS712, and is capable of driving any DC motor up to 15Amp.

This is a library for the Arduino that interfaces with the Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield. It makes it simple to drive two brushed, DC motors. Download the archive from GitHub, decompress it, ...