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Got the batteries from amazon and they work fine however when turning r2 on his head continuously turns to the right until I turn it off again. already checked all the connections but lost as to what to do now as I want him working Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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Hi could you provide a link to the batterys you bought please. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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bought 8 of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-Indu...18650+button+top+batteryBit expensive I know but needs must  Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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Hi those look like nib tops with a vent in them can you double check they are making a good contact with the plus end of the battery box. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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they are the button top batteries, photo's don;t do them justice and I am getting a good contact top and bottom of the individual cells getting 3.74VDC from each cell Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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Can you recheck the conections from the head motor to the MCU you may have a pin pushing one of the wires out and not making a good contact. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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zx7red wrote:they are the button top batteries, photo's don;t do them justice and I am getting a good contact top and bottom of the individual cells getting 3.74VDC from each cell 3.7v is low charge. When full charge they will read 4.2v. 3.7v per cell is not enough to power our droid. Building:
Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Ford GT40, Gone in 60 seconds Eleanor mustang, Shelby Cobra
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R2D2, Red Bull RB7 RC, Battleship Bismarck, Shelby GT500 'super snake'
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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I'll check the pins and get my mulimeter out to recheck the batteries voltage Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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You should be getting 12.3 volts aprox from the end of the battery box cable when tested. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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right, we have some progress, getting 12.37 VDC from the battery lead and when I lift his head off the motor and pass a screwdriver through the head sensor his head motor stops turning and I have managed to connect the wifi. when I replace the head and look from underneath the metal part sticking down from the head support is passing through the sensor but the head keeps turning onto the stops  Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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zx7red wrote:right, we have some progress, getting 12.37 VDC from the battery lead and when I lift his head off the motor and pass a screwdriver through the head sensor his head motor stops turning and I have managed to connect the wifi. when I replace the head and look from underneath the metal part sticking down from the head support is passing through the sensor but the head keeps turning onto the stops Forgot to add as I have got all the covers off, have rechecked all connections and all seem good and tight, no bent pins or loose wires Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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Order a replacement head motor from C/S. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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will do Thanks for your help Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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arpurchase wrote:Order a replacement head motor from C/S. Got the new head motor today but still not working, head now spins rapidly round one way and thumps on the stops but head motor is still trying to turn , Also getting a red led light on the head. Have rechecked the connections for the head sensors as well as the head motor and all seems good Built so far R2D2 building Samba T1 and loads of lego
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You may have a duff head sensor order a replacement issue 83. Also can you double check all your connections. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I have the exact same issue. I've replaced the MCU and head motor and it still won't work. Surely the tech team/ designers of this model should know what the fault is. Ordering parts is now getting tiring.
I've emailed Modelspace and attached this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z92ZMwZjFes) to the video of how it operates. Hopefully this time I will get a reply as I'm still waiting on a reply to my initial email in December!
Sean
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Just to add, if it's the head sensor that's faulty then how does this cause the head to spin fast? Surely there is something causing the motor to drive fast. My batteries are the correct button top ones which I purchased from 18650.uk
Best regards,
Sean
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Hi Sean Can you create your own thread on your R2 please so we dont get conflicting advice. Also have you double checked all your tabs are correctly added to each wire as per the instructions and that each plug is placed the correct way round in all the sockets. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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arpurchase wrote:Hi Sean
Can you create your own thread on your R2 please so we dont get conflicting advice.
Also have you double checked all your tabs are correctly added to each wire as per the instructions and that each plug is placed the correct way round in all the sockets.
Andy Hi Andy, my problem is exactly the same as this chaps so what's the point in starting an identical thread? I've checked and double checked every tab/ connection etc (several times) and everything checks out. My main concern is the lack of support from model space. They are happy to take your cash but the impression I get is they don't give a hoot when things go wrong. Surely the boffins who designed this model will have an idea what could be wrong with it. The most disappointing thing is they simply don't seem to care, the customer service agents really are clueless and have no idea what your talking about when you call them and they fail to reply to emails The model was completed in December and we are now in to March and it still doesn't work. I'd be more than happy to post this piece of junk back to them for a full refund but the chances of that happening will be zero! Best regards, Sean
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Can you describe what is happening to your R2 in a new thread please or it will be harder to help you. You also need to understand that I am trying to help you and that if you have a problem with C/S give them a call and ask to talk to a supervisor to resolve your issue. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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