> > L293D chips.  Should I have diodes in the circuit to prevent back
> > emf from the coils to the L293d chips ?

btw, some drivers are available in "D" suffix, ie you can buy them
with or without on-chip diodes. I see from your post that you are
using the "D" version already, so perhaps my previous advice is
not necessary in your case

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