For a “better” shield with datasheet support, consider the (2A per channel) or TB6612FNG (1.2A, efficient). However, the HW-130 remains a valid entry-level choice for educational robot cars.
You can drive a (up to 2A/phase) using both H-bridges: hw 130 motor control shield for arduino datasheet better
To use the HW-130 shield, it is highly recommended to install the . The shield is not directly controlled through simple digitalWrite commands due to the shift register; the library handles this complexity for you. For a “better” shield with datasheet support, consider