can someone help me check?

[saturnX]

I was wondering if i could get feedback from you guys. Attached are 3 files:

1. Schematics of the robot
2. My connections on the breadboard with the motor cable plugged in
2. My Connections without the motor cable

I only had 1 motor plugged in to test the circuit if it was working and the end result was that the motor jerked (i think that's the word) a little then nothing happened. the codes is based on the one the i posted in MeLabs PICBasic thread/discussion. If you could help me it would be great.

i am concered about the diode connection. can't really see it in the picture but currently the silver band is facing away from positive terminal but it heats up. is that normal for it to heat up? is it possible that i might have the wrong diode type?

if you could help it is much appreciated