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Re: Tetrix motor not working
I'm not sure what was on the terminal before you put the power wire on, but here's some tests you can run to see what's wrong.
First, get a multimeter and set it to DC volts.
1. Enable and press whatever button or move whatever throttle required to move the motor. Test the input terminals on the Jaguar/Victor that is controlling the motor in question. They should have voltage, but if they don't, then the problem is with your power distribution or control system.
2. Push the button/throttle for the motor again. This time, test the output. If it doesn't receive voltage, then the problem is with the Jag/Victor, or with your CAN network/PWM system, depending on which you have.
3. Push the button again. Test the motor terminals (not the solder on the terminals) this time. If they don't receive voltage, then power isn't getting to the motor, and the problem is in the soldering/wiring from the jag/victor to the motor. If it is receiving voltage, then you're in deep trouble- the motor is probably fried.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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