Using L298N with hobby motor

Other Hardware Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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I recently got an L298N module so that I could run motors easier for a small RC car I am planning on building. The problem is that I can't get the motors to run smoothly. They just whine and move a little bit but not the speed I tell them to. I know the motors work, and I am pretty sure my L298N and arduino work properly, and I am not sure what to do. They are 0.5v to 6v motors and I'm not sure if there is something wrong with the voltage being delivered to the motors.

Circuit:

Code:

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:
pinMode(7, OUTPUT);
pinMode(8, OUTPUT);
pinMode(9, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
digitalWrite(8, HIGH);
digitalWrite(7, LOW);
analogWrite(9, 180);
delay(2000);
digitalWrite(8, LOW);
digitalWrite(7, HIGH);
analogWrite(9, 180);
delay(2000);
}

Any help and criticism are appreciated, thanks!

2

Do you think a smoke alarm battery can provide the current for a motor?

Try a pack of (rechargeable) AA batteries.
At least five or six in series, because that ancient L298 might 'loose' a few volts.
Leo..

3

Thanks! I'll try it