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Ez-B V4 Not Resetting When I Press The Reset Button. Light Is Blinking Green

I'm not sure if there is some similarity with this issue and my previous post but just in case I'd rather make a separate post. I'm trying to simply reset my EZ-B from Client Mode to default AP mode and it is not resetting. Currently the light is blinking green after I have reset it and I don't hear any verbal messages. I don't hear the message that says it has reset.

I've check the Connection & Troubleshooting page, I've checked the tutorial on How to Connect Your EZ-B v4 to your computer, Resetting Your EZ-B v4 lesson and many pages of Forum posts but not seeing how to resolve this issue. It was working fine yday but since I'm having issues my wifi adapter I just want to reset to default along with my other EZ-B controller. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks


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#1  

Okay sorry folks. I did get it to reset. But I must say am seeing some inconsistencies with how long you have to keep the reset button pressed. Is there a specific amount of time I need to keep it depressed. I had to keep the button pressed for about 30 seconds to get it to reset. My other EZ-B i just press it and it resets. Is this normal?

#2  

No, that's not normal. I've noticed that it resets for me within a second or so when I press it. I have had times when I didn't press it all the way down and thought there was an issue like you just had. Turned out I was using too large of a tool to get all the way through the hole and only got a little pressure on it. I now "carefully" use the end of a paperclip. With that I can actually feel the button being pushed and bottom out when the little bugger gets to the bottom of it's stroke. ;) Try a thinner tool and see if you have a better contact.

Just speculation here but if this continues it's possible that little reset button is faulty.

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#4  

Also, is this the same ezb that doesn't always show up in the wifi list?

#5  

For easy identification: (EZ1)=EZ-B that shows up in wifi list intermittently or not at all (EZ2)=EZ-B that had issue resetting but shows up in wifi list

@DJ thanks for those links. Those were the ones I reviewed before I posted. @Dave Shulpius I'm using the same tool(i.e. a very small flat end hex tool) that fits perfectly in the slot.

EZ1 resets fine with no problem with the exception of the wifi list issue. With EZ2 I do hear the button click so I know it's pressed. I will monitor for awhile to see. @DJ to answer your other question, EZ2 is not the one I'm having trouble with showing in my wifi list. This one shows up every time I plug it in. EZ1 is the one that doesn't show up consistently . I'm thinking my wifi card is working ok because EZ2 shows up great all the time.

I have powered down many times and EZ1 will occasionally show up than disappear and never return. sick . Also I noticed a new issue is that when I plug in EZ2 and it shows in wifi list and than I plug in EZ1, they both disappear and when I unplug EZ1 than EZ2 shows up in the list. I'm really confused by EZ1 and what it's doing. I guess it could be my wifi card but I'm not sure since EZ2 shows up fine. Sorry for long response but just trying to explain it as clear as possible :) . Unless anything changes I guess I should purchase a new wifi card.

Once again thanks for continued help with this.

#6  

The next step would be to follow the advice of the master. Please let us know the results after you either try a different PC or the new card. I'm very curious and looking forward to see you up and running.

#7  

Thanks Dave. My new one will be here soon and hope for the best :)

#8  

I now have a usb wifi adapter and things seem to be more stable. I'm noticing that when I use my EZ-B's in client mode that my connection is more stable. When I use in Access mode than my signal seems to drop more.

When I go to a con or anywhere what is the best method to stay connected to my EZ-B controller besides not being to far from my robot :D . And along these lines, what is the average operating distance that I could operate my robot before losing a connection? At home I can go about 10-15 feet before I hear the EZ-B disconnect but at a convention it could vary i'm guessing.

Lastly I noticed that my motors kept turning when I got disconnected from the EZ-B, how would I preempt something like this? Thanks again!