DC Motors

A DC motor (Direct Current motor) is any of a class of rotary electrical motors that converts direct current electrical energy into mechanical energy.

A DC motor is the most common type of motor. ... If you connect these two leads directly to a battery, the motor will rotate. If you switch the leads, the motor will rotate in the opposite direction. Warning − Do not drive the motor directly from Arduino board pins. This may damage the board.

L298N DRIVER TO CONTROL THE MOTOR

The L298N is a dual H-Bridge motor driver which allows speed and direction control of two DC motors at the same time. The module can drive DC motors that have voltages between 5 and 35V, with a peak current up to 2A.