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itsme
14-01-2007, 06:26
We have downloaded the online program to the controller. The program was successfuly downloaded, but when I try to move one of the servos connected to the PWM prots, they don't move at all.
What should I do?
Dave Scheck
14-01-2007, 09:43
If you're trying to move servos make sure that you have your backup battery attached to the RC. Servos get their power from the backup battery and without one you won't get any servo movement.
itsme
14-01-2007, 10:12
Ok, so you're saying that my problem is batteries, so I don't need to do anything else besides that so my program works? (My program doesn't involve any radio controlled things, so I don't think I need to connect the operator interface).
6600gt
14-01-2007, 10:15
Ok, so you're saying that my problem is batteries, so I don't need to do anything else besides that so my program works? (My program doesn't involve any radio controlled things, so I don't think I need to connect the operator interface).

The RC won't work without the OI being connected to it either by radio or tether(red cable), it's a fail safe system.
itsme
14-01-2007, 10:18
Ok, can you please specify exactly what to connect and to where? I mean, exactly what cables to what place, because I can't find anything on the net explaining this.
chris31
14-01-2007, 10:26
Your tether (the red cable) runs from the OI tether port to the RC tether port. The other option is to run the radio from the OI to the radio port on the RC. There the same thing the only diffrence is one is wired and one is wireless.
itsme
14-01-2007, 10:46
Your tether (the red cable) runs from the OI tether port to the RC tether port. The other option is to run the radio from the OI to the radio port on the RC. There the same thing the only diffrence is one is wired and one is wireless.

Do I need to send power to the OI, or does it get the power from the controller?
Cuog
14-01-2007, 10:57
If Tethered the OI will draw power from the RC, I would also recommend that you download the RC and OI manuals from ifirobotics.com
itsme
14-01-2007, 11:07
I saw the manuals, they don't explain how to connect everything:confused:
Is there something I missed over there?
Mike AA
14-01-2007, 12:12
I believe the information that will assist you in hooking up everything will be here http://www.ifirobotics.com/frc-robot-control-system-overview.shtml

Simply follow the pictures!

-Mike Aa