Make sure to call start() (as already stated) make sure the silver encoder wheels are snug on the shafts and don't just free spin (we had a problem like this on the cim-ple boxes during off-season) Make sure you have a small red light inside the encoder when they are powered. They should be plugged into at least one digital I/O. (one if you use only one channel for absolute value, and two if you use both A and B channels for directional values) Make sure encoders are properly spaced using spacing tool that comes in the encoder kit. Make sure encoder wheel faces the right direction. Make sure the tiny connector on the encoder isn't damaged. We had a huge troubleshooting list by the end of off-season, but now, piece of cake.
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