Hi guys,
I’m a complete noob when it comes to creating stuff, but I always love giving it a go, so bear with me!
I’ve just bought the following, having watched a couple of online tutorials:
- Arduino Uno
- Cytron Motor Shield Dual Channel (MDD10)
- 2x 4 pin fans
- The correct rated 3A, 12v power supply
Steps I took:
- I’ve wired up the power supply into the shield, positive to positive, negative to negative.
- I’ve then wired the yellow, positive fan wire into M1B
- I’ve then wired in the black neutral to M1B
- I then plug in the shield, that powers up.
- I plug the Arduino into the PC, that powers up.
- I uploaded the software to the Arduino, following the online guides and using SimHub. Go to test it and nothing, no fan movement. Annoying, but there we go.
I suspect I’m not doing something right with the other 2 fan wires just sat there, or the thing I don’t want, buggered it up completely.
Any advice at what to look at first to diagnose?
I have the same hardware and the same problem. Did you find a solution? Thank you
I managed to make it work with the same products as you. If you need help, I'm available.
I am French if ever it is also the case for you.
@jim54230 yes, I had to set the pins to 9 and 11 on this board, which is different to instructions I’ve seen. Be careful of the colours too. I used a 4 pin fan, which is said you can’t use but is absolutely fine now.