
fredebec

Hi everyone,
I have been kept away from this forum (and robots) for a looong time but I am back again
So, I try to connect ARC with my EZB-v4. The problem is, it doesn't work...
First, I have looked carefully at the tutorial and everything is clear.
Second, it doesn't seem to be a wifi issue :
- in AP mode, I can see my EZ-B v4 0282 wifi network in windows (seven) and connect to it. I can then access to http://192.168.1.1 but when I go to Diagostics, I can hear no sounds. When I try to connect in EZ Builder, the blue light stop to blink for 4 seconds and I have the "could not connect to the EZ-B" message.
So, I go to Client mode....
- in Client mode, the EZ-B blink green and It seems that it do not connect to the network (no message of success from the EZ-B). Yet, in my router configuration panel, I can see the EZ-B, and an IP address is assigned...But again, when I try to connect in EZ Builder with the assigned ip, I have the "could not connect to the EZ-B" message and if i try to detect the EZ-B with the scan option, it finds nothing.
I am not a specialist, but it seems that my PC, my router and my EZ-B are able to communicate and see each other, but ARC cannot connect with the EZ-B. And I cannot see why...
So any help is welcome.
Thanks.
Is the PC a HP PC?
Is the speaker connected to the underside of the EZ-B?
Can you connect from an android device?
Try resetting EZB with a pin or pen to default, back to AP Mode.
Look at your internet options again to see if EZ Robot shows?
Sometimes recycling power on your PC and EZB helps.
Try connecting if it shows, then try connecting in ARC.
Does your camera show?
Steve S
Yes, no effect.
No, it is not.
I am not sure what you mean by that. I have the EZ-B still integrated in its box as I received it, so I'd say yes.
I have tried with my galaxy tab with no success.
Hope it helps...
I have reset the EZB many time, with many cycle AP mode ->Client mode, but it didn't work.
I can see the EZB on my network, but ARC cannot connect...
In AP mode, I can connect to the camera in ARC by looking at the adress 192.168.1.1:23
@Rich,
It depends. I have either a simple :
or a more complicated :
I am sorry, most of the text is in french...
I have both messages either in APmode or in client mode.
And you are sure the IP address is 192.168.1.1 in client mode (if the message was from client mode)? Or do you change that for the IP of the EZ-B? Including the :23 after it?
It's timing out which would indicate that some software is stopping the connection (AV or similar) or the IP address is incorrect.
When I use Client mode, I replace the address by the one assigned by the router to the EZB (192.168.0.21:23) and I have the same messages. So it don't seems to be a problem of wrong IP address.
From your suggestion, I will try to find if some software is blocking/stopping the connection (even though I have no idea which one could do that).
I'll do it this evening (I am at work now). Thanks for the help...
2) Have you been able to connect to it before?
1) No, the EZB don't make any chime when power is applied
2) Yes, I have been able to connect to the EZB before, months ago when I received it.
Do you think it is more a problem with the board itself ?
Yes it did (I remember i found the sound really loud for such a small board ;))
And sorry for the delay in my responses (time zone differences)
If the chip is damaged, is it normal that the board is seen at the address http://192.168.1.1 in AP mode and that I can pass through AP mode and Client mode (blue light to green light)? Also I can connect to the EZ Cam at the same address.... Maybe only some specific part of ship is damaged, then.
Moreover, I don't see what incorrect wiring or overload might happen as I have only connected EZ-robot servos and Cam so far.
But the real question is: what can I do about it ?
Clearly, as I have received my EZB a long time ago (more than 1 year) and even if I didn't use it so much, there must be no more warranty... So if there is some crazy soldering I may try, please let me know...
The EZ-B v4 has two chips on it, which is why you can configure the web server and view the camera. The Wifi chip is working for you, and that allows those functions to continue working.
The second chip is no longer working - and that would be the root to your trouble. This is how you can tell, when the EZ-B is powered up the CHIME and a RED led will be lit. Here is a video demonstrating how the RED led should be lit during bootup...
Indeed, I see no red light when i power up the EZB...
Should I contact the support via the "Contact Us" page to have a replacement chip ?
Thanks again @DJ.
Thanks.
Thanks to Aislinn, I am ready to send back my defective board for a replacement.
So, I am also ready to receive your instructions for separating the two boards
Thanks.