Did more research on power issue and came up with a solution for the scope of our project
After testing power on each part, decided to have different power supplies for NodeMCU and L298N driver so enough current would be available for the Wifi connection
ordered more parts to test interacting with multiple vehicles
Was able to control vehicle’s motors through a Python server
Connected NodeMCU to same WiFi network and controlled motion by byte commands
Was able to do so without glitches or power issues
Able to get an upper bound communication latency time
Progress is as expected
After spring break when the parts come, will begin testing motion with multiple connections and multiple vehicles