How to reverse motor direction?

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esbfggc

Joined Apr 25, 2026
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I need an electronic device (circuit) that will act as a DPDT switch to run a 20ma 12vdc motor forward and reverse. The trigger to activate is a + 2vdc pulse to activate the motor in one direction and when signal is removed the motor runs the other direction. I do not want to use a standard DPDT mechanical switch or relay. Can anyone help me please.

Thank you, Ron
 

Jon Chandler

Joined Jun 12, 2008
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A SPDT center off toggle switch can control a motor driver like this one. The toggle switch is only switching a few mA, the module controls power to the motor.

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MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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As an aside, that L297N board is sold by quite a few vendors where it always claims good for steppers, but the unit fails to include the neccesary current control ability needed for a stepper.
So good for DC motor only. ! ;)

Note: the L298N IC itself does however have the feature, just not facilitated on these boards.
 
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