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Hi all,
I am haveing real problems with the light sabre tube.
Basically is will not work when connected to the main body of R2 it works when connected to the test board.
I have tried the following:
Took all wires out of both main boards and retried my own way as the “official” way is a complete mess!
Light sabre still not working.
Have taken the head off and checked all connections and all seems fine.
Reconnected working a number of times ensuring they are seated correctly and correct way round.
Head removed and connected to main unit while head used screwdriver to activate head sensor to:complete startup process tried again still not working.
Please see attached videos and photos.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Hi can you examine the circuit board that the projector plug is fitted too for damage or cracks. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Hi, I have had a look and cannot see any obvious damage. I have photos and videos of this buy cannot attach them for some reason.
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Photos need to be quite small in size, videos, upload to youtube and share the link Building:
Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Ford GT40, Gone in 60 seconds Eleanor mustang, Shelby Cobra
Complete:
R2D2, Red Bull RB7 RC, Battleship Bismarck, Shelby GT500 'super snake'
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Have you removed the board and checked underneath it. Resize your pics to 600 x 450 pixels and they will show on the forum. Video's need to be put on Youtube and a link to the vid placed on the forum. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi, PCB seems ok. Have attached picture and links to videos 👍 https://youtu.be/SeDmKRihgtA
https://youtu.be/6yEF1nIjuDI
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Can you check the micro switch is working properly on the front panel . Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi,
When impress the button on the front R2 will beep as with the arms in and out button so think it’s working but no motor movement.
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Could you try re-installing the switch unit and double check the wires are all sound unfrayed and unbroken. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 14/02/2017 Posts: 14 Points: 45 Location: United Kingdom
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Unfortunately mine is doing this too. Have you managed to resolve yours?
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Can you also try some of the above checks as well please Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Hi,
Will try this tomorrow morning and update👍
Fingers crossed 🤞
Not resolved as yet.
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not as yet will try the switch cable in the morning and update.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Hmmm, actually seemed to of got mine working by fiddling with the little silver motor on the side of the lightsabre tube. Hope that works for you. Hope it lasts too!
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Hi,
My one works if i use the test board but won’t work when connected to the main unit.
Weird! 😞
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qwertyui0p wrote:Hi,
My one works if i use the test board but won’t work when connected to the main unit.
Weird! 😞 Are you getting it to work with switch or the App?
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Hi,
Cannot try the app as waiting for IOS version.
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UPDATE:
I have looked at the cable going from the buttons to main pcb and they look ok.
When the button is pressed R2 makes a sound indicating the button press and the arms work ok.
I have removed the cable going from the main pcb to the head and did a continuity test with a multimeter and all are ok.
Does anyone know how to check if the signal from the button press is goi;go to the PCB in the head where the lightsabre motor plugs in?
I have very little knowledge on testing electronics so any help would be appreciated.
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