connecting l293d or sn 754410

hi im a newbee and i want to know how to connect two dc motors to an arduino using l293d or sn 754410. can any one help with some clear diagrams?
thank you?

Hey everyone,

I am also having the same problem. I have posted my problem in the other section.

http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,71061.0.html

I think the problem with my setup is some voltage drop. Any help will be appreciated.

Take a look in the playground -> Motors & mechanics

fx:

http://arduino.cc/playground/MotorControlShieldV3/0

or this tutorial with diagrams:

http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/160