DFRobotShop Rover Mobile Robot Shield
Description
- Best "all in one" shield for small mobile robots
- Onboard L298, 2A dual motor controller
- Includes voltage regulator and 3.7V LiPo charger
- XBee headers, IR receiver and On/Off switch
- Arduino shield-compatible microcontroller sold separately
The DFRobotShop Rover Mobile Robot Shield is the ideal "all in one" shield for small, Arduino based mobile robot development. The shield allows you to power your Arduino (and the robot) using a 3.7V LiPo battery (sold separately) and even has a 3.7V LiPo charger onboard, allowing you to charge the battery via USB. The onboard L298P Hbridge (dual 2A brushed DC motor controller) is perfect for controlling two small, low voltage gear motors such as those offered by Tamiya, and allows for full control over speed and direction of each motor. Additional features include a universal IR receiver, XBee headers and analog pins broken out (for easy connection to sensors). The shield is designed to be used with a shield compatible microcontroller such as the Arduino Duemilanove / Uno (sold separately).
We do not suggest using the shield with a breadboard or with other shield compatible microcontrollers which may not have the same pinout or voltage as a standard Arduino. When stacking multiple shields, or when using the shield with an Arduino based board which has additional built-in features, be sure to check the pins which are used, as some may interfere with one another.
Features
- Dual DC motor controller (3.5 to 9V and up to 2A per channel)
- Onboard voltage regulator (allows the robot to be powered using one 3.7V battery)
- 3.7V LiPo battery charger (via micro USB connector)
- XBee headers (fore use with XBee or other wireless device)
- 38Khz Universal IR receiver (~10m unobstructed range)
- On/Off switch & reset button
- 3pin analog headers (signal / 5V / GND)
- Shield stacking headers
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- Digital pin 0: Connected to XBee Tx pin (serial communication)
- Digital pin 1: Connected to XBee Rx pin (serial communication)
- Digital pin 5: E2 speed control
- Digital pin 6: E1 speed control
- Digital pin 7: M2 direction control
- Digital pin 8: M1 direction control
- Digital pin 9: IR receiver pin (not the sensor is a receiver only, it cannot transmit)
I just bought this a week ago for an arduino based tank project I have been working on. It works great! I recommend it and I might buy more in the future
Je viens de l'acheter il y a une semaine pour un projet de réservoir basé sur Arduino sur lequel j'ai travaillé. Cela fonctionne très bien! Je le recommande et j'en achèterai peut-être plus à l'avenir
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Refund Policy
If you are not satisfied with a product purchased from the Site, you may request a return within 30 days from the delivery date, unless the product is listed under the Return Exceptions below or is subject to specific return conditions noted on the product page.
This return policy also applies, as a minimum standard, to products sold and fulfilled by third-party vendors through the Marketplace.
Please review the Return Conditions, Return Exceptions and the process on How to Request a Return Authorization (RA) before initiating a return request.
Returns under this policy concern non-defective products. In the case of a confirmed manufacturing defect, remedies are handled under the Warranty terms, at the Vendor's discretion. See the Warranty section.
Return Conditions
To qualify for a refund under the 30-day return policy, all of the following conditions must be met:
- A valid Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained prior to returning the product. Returns without an RA number will be refused.
- The RA number is valid for 30 days. The returned item must be received within that period.
- The RA number must be included with the return.
- Products must be returned in unused, unmodified condition (e.g., no scratches, alterations, missing parts, or signs of installation/use) and in their original packaging, suitable for resale.
- Shipping fees are non-refundable. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, except in cases of a product confirmed defective through RobotShop's troubleshooting process or of a verified shipping error by RobotShop.
- Refunds are processed within 7 days after receipt and inspection of the returned item.
- A $100 cleaning fee may apply to domestic robots returned in used or unclean condition.
- A 20% restocking fee may apply to large-quantity returns of items ordered specifically for the customer from the manufacturer or not part of RobotShop's standard inventory.
Return Exceptions
The following products are not eligible for return or refund under this policy:
- Used, damaged, or modified products — Items that show signs of use, wear, or alteration, making them unsuitable for resale.
- Consumables — Use and wear-and-tear components, altered or depleted through use (e.g., batteries, belts, brushes, gears, filament, tires, disposable bags, lubricants, greases, waxes, etc.). Not eligible for return once opened or used.
- Perishables — Goods liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly. Not eligible for return.
- Sealed goods (health or hygiene) — Items sealed for health-protection or hygiene reasons (e.g., masks, gloves, odor-absorbing products). Not eligible for return once unsealed.
- Build-it-yourself products and items requiring customer assembly — Including robots & kits, robot parts, and other products requiring assembly or soldering. Not eligible for return once assembled, soldered, or installed.
- Digital Goods, Software, and Apps — Final sale only, due to licensing restrictions.
- Clearance Items — Products identified as clearance or final sale, including end-of-life or discontinued items.
- Custom-made, personalized, or special-order items — Products manufactured, configured, adapted, or built to the customer's own specifications and requirements.
- On-Demand Items — Standard catalogue products not stocked by RobotShop and ordered specifically to fulfill a customer request.
- Professional & Specialized Equipment — See the Professional & Specialized Equipment Warranty page and Professional & Institutional Buyers (B2B) section in the Terms & Conditions.
How to Request a Return Authorization (RA)
While the same return policy applies, these orders require a separate contact process for returns.
- RobotShop Fulfilled Orders → submit a support ticket from your account under My Support Tickets.
- Marketplace Vendor Orders → submit a ticket from your account under My Marketplace Tickets to contact the vendor directly.
Note: Marketplace vendor products are normally labelled with SKUs starting with RM, and identified on the product page with the mention "Sold and fulfilled by [Vendor Name]".

