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Unread 21-01-2004, 11:10
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Re: Backup battery and IR

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Originally Posted by Matthew_H
I have setup the basics for testing our IR system. One of the problems I am having is that the servo does not operate unless I have the backup battery installed but I need the backup battery to run the beacon. Am I missing a step in this whole process.
Matthew,
It sounds like you have an Edubot contoller but only one battery. If that is the case you do need to buy another 7.2 volt hobby battery for the second controller. The servos are only powered from the 7.2 volt backup battery on the Robot Controller.
As a side note to all, all Nicad batteries are shipped uncharged. Make sure to fully charge the battery before you use it.
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