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Having Trouble Starting The EZ-B Controller

Hey guys,

I just recieved my custom kit a couple of weeks ago, read the online manual, and rigged a 7.2v 2800mah rechargeable NI-MH battery pack as a power source.

* I did not find a "Getting Started Insert" in my custom kit.

So I have read the basically the whole forum, follow directions but I feel that I missing some steps......can you guys tell me what Im doing wrong please....

I added power to the EZ-B controller, when powered I get 1 big red led light is blinking and 1 tiny red light is blinking

I connect the USB Bluetooth to my laptop. I add the device, insert code, get my COM#.

I downloaded the ARC file, run it, ARC opens, I connect using the lowest CoM#

then the large red LED light and the tiny red light stops blinking and they both become a steady red light.

being connected now....

I pick one of the EXAMPLES under the FILE tab "Wall-e Big", the example file pops up, I connect 2 wheels servos to the EZ-B board following the example servo window AND THEN both the red lights turn off.....

from there, I loose connection from bluetooth and the EZ-B boards lights turn off, so I started over and get the same results....

What am I doing wrong?, Wrong power source?, Am I suppose to get these red lights? Is there a step by step tutorial on how to get started, other than the manual which is found on this sight?

Also did you guys get a ""Getting Started Insert"? what is it?, I requested one but haven't heard a replie yet...

I want to solve this and start modding and building cause Im really excited about EZ-Robot. So any help would be appreciated.....

thanks in advanced


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@Kong yeah 1 amp isn't much. Not enough at all. The wall adapter we sell is a switching power supply with constant voltage (not variable based on load like regular transformer adapters) and 5 amps.