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Unread 26-01-2013, 15:50
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Re: one side of robot not running - and need general electronics troubleshooting advi

al,
PWM cables do go bad and that is what you symptoms suggest. However, it is also possible for a DSC to power up (or appear to power up) with just the ribbon connected. Check that all three LEDs on the DSC are "on" bright. This will only occur if you supply power to the DSC as required.
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