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I know that Rich got a confirmed shipping email... Anyone else? Can you post here and let us know?
I know that Rich got a confirmed shipping email... Anyone else? Can you post here and let us know?
Thanks
Richard
@Richard R - We have already shipped over 60 boards
@Richard R - Congrats on the shipping notice!
My Wall-E is already fitted with 7 servos for head & arm movements and is awaiting the continuous rotation servos for the tracks, which hopefully won't be too challenging to fit
Thanks very much Ez-Robot!
Can I get a new "tested" on? DJ?
From your post, it sounds like you received the low battery warning. If that is the case, the EZ-B is working and requires either higher voltage as per the datasheet, or it requires the power monitor to be disabled.
If you can clarify, we can help
Let's have you run a few tests to identify the cause for certain to ensure you get the correct replacement.
1) Put fresh batteries in the 6xAA Battery Holder
2) Ensure the wires at the 6xAA Battery Holder have bare exposed at the end. So that connectivity can be made
3) Check for voltage across the Red and Black wires of the battery holder. How many volts does it read?
4) Loosen the screws of the Alternate Power Adapter and follow the directions in this video...
5) As it sounds like you have already done, check for voltage between the barrel's inside and outside of the Alternate Power Adapter
6) Lastly, check the voltage across the two screws of the Alternate Power Adapter which tighten to hold the wire in.
This procedure will help identify if it's the 6xAA Battery Holder or Alternate Power Adapter
Also, you can disable the battery monitor to continue using your EZ-B v4 with less than the desired voltage. Please reference the Low Battery Warning section of the datasheet here: http://www.ez-robot.com/Tutorials/Default.aspx?id=7
2. Put wires into alternate power adapter.
3. Measure voltage at barrel inside - 0.0 volts.
4. Measure voltage at screws - 8.12volts.
My vote would be alternate power adapter
If you have an old power adapter with a barrel plug that you can spare, cut the end off a few inches from the plug. Strip back the wires and you can attach them to the 6xAA Battery Holder for the meantime.
Glad to hear the EZ-B v4/2 Wi-Fi Robot Controller is working - Jeremie B personally tests every one. He's more OCD than I am. He would be surprised to hear an EZ-B was shipped not functioning.
Ohmed pos screw/terminal to inside barrel - open no connect.