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Originally Posted by DavidGitz
If they are blinking red that means the following:
a) The Jaguar is powered, so "probably" not a debris issue. Although the advice given above about making sure debris doesn't get anywhere is fantastic
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That depends entirely on if it's a fast blink or a slow blink (am I the only one who dislikes different conditions being differentiated by blink rate? Though I suppose it would be better if we had a less subjective scale than "fast" and "slow")
If it's a fast blink, then you're probably not looking at debris, it's trying to drive the motor in reverse. You should only get this trying to drive in one direction.
If it's a slow blink, you're almost certainly looking at debris, the question is whether or not it is causing a transient problem or if your FETs have already fried.
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Originally Posted by DavidGitz
If your connections are fine then "hotwire" your motor (please exercise safety)
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This statement is an oxymoron.
Hotwiring motors is not a safe proposition, no matter how steady your hands are. There is a reason FIRST has us use circuit breakers and reliable connections, and it's not to cost people money or time, it's a SAFETY FEATURE.
I'm getting really sick of people advocating unsafe practices around here.
Matt