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Re: Programming Victors in Java

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Originally Posted by 18mfogwell View Post
Yes. We double checked that they were plugged in correctly, and we put on a brand new Digital Sidecar so no ports should be broken.

Any other ideas?
Can you take the PWM cable out of the Window motor Victor and verify that all of the pins are 100% straight? Plugging the PWM cable in correctly can sometimes take a few tries and if the pins are even a little bent they may not have been making good contact.

Based on the Victor datasheet, the problem that you are describing is an improperly wired PWM cable or no PWM cable at all.

Code:
Indication
: Flashing ORANGE indicator on power up.
Problem
: No PWM signal.
Possible Solutions
:
1.
Ensure the transmitter and receiver are powered ON.

2.
The PWM cable may be improperly connected.
Check wire color-coding at each end. Check that
the connector is not off a
pin at the receiver end.

3.
Check for a good PWM signal by connecting a
known good servo to the PWM extension cable. If
the servo does not move, this can indicate either:
a) a faulty receiver
b) an improperly connected cable
c) a bad PWM extension cable

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