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ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4: the car spins in circles or drives backward

Researched by Riley Hart · based on ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4 build guide and docs · we may earn a commission

Short answer

Motor plugs are in the wrong ports. Start with this: Left front M1, right front M2, right rear M3, left rear M4.

Why it happens

Motor plugs are in the wrong ports.

How to fix it

  1. Left front M1, right front M2, right rear M3, left rear M4.
  2. Front is the end with the eyes.

Check the step it comes from

ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4 step 18: Plug in the four motors
Step 18 of 29

Plug in the four motors

Plug each motor into its port: left front M1, right front M2, right rear M3, left rear M4.

Motor cables

Tip: Front means the end with the eyes.

Check: All 4 motor plugs in the right ports.

Common mistake: Plugging a motor into the wrong port. The car spins or drives backward.

See this step in the full build guide

Still stuck?

Show the AI coach a photo

Open step 18 in the free build tool, tap Stuck and take a photo. The coach checks it against that exact step and tells you what to change. 3 free questions per kit.

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Other ELEGOO V4 problems

All 8 ELEGOO V4 problems and fixes · The full build guide

ELEGOO Smart Robot Car Kit V4.0About $66 to $80. Every part and tool in one box.
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Sources

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