I am using a couple of 6V motors and I have read that it is a good idea to put a capacitor across the terminals of each motor. Although I see references to this practice all over, no one has indicated what ratings this capacitor should have. Does (...) (29 years ago, 15-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
(...) 0.1 uF Use ceramic disk capacitors because they can withstand the high voltage of the spikes. -f (29 years ago, 15-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)