L298 Paralleled as a single motor unit

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Can I parallel the inputs and outputs of a L298 (That's the one with the funny off-set pins NOT the L293D) and double it's current capacity? It is rated at 2 amps per --I would be looking for 4amps total going to one motor.

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From the L298 datasheet…

"Figure 7 : For higher currents, outputs can be paralleled. Take care to parallel channel 1 with channel 4
and channel 2 with channel 3."

I’ve done it in the past with success.

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You be me to it

Man, I am “that guy” now…

Yup, I just found it myself. Goes to show, RTFM (all of it!)

Thanks

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I also find myself using

I also find myself using Cntrl + F quite a bit to find register names and key words in Adobe Reader and on the web.  Sure saves me a lot of time for  large or disorganised datasheets.  And on that note google boolean operators are also a researcher’s freind.

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I think you can, an H bridge

I think you can, an H bridge is an H bridge, we all know a 293 can be used this way.

My only concern is how ugly it would look after soldering.

Also I’d step up the heat sink.