Using the great “Physical Computing” tutorials at nyu.edu I was able to put together a MOSFET that allows the low voltage Arduino to control a higher voltage (6v) circuit.
Next up, Josh Bressers suggested I try an H-Bridge circuit that will allow the Arduino to additionally dictate the direction the motors turn in.
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