Thread: The chasing-lights RC error
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Re: The chasing-lights RC error
We had this trouble occasionally when we had a flaky serial cable. The solution we used is twofold:

First, you have to instruct the master microprocessor not to boot the user one. Hold both the RESET and PROG buttons on the RC for about five seconds. Release the RESET button, wait another five seconds, and then release the PROG button. The Battery light should go green, the Program light should go orange, and the rest should stay unlit.

Then, use a known good serial cable (make sure it doesn't have excessive length! Use only one 6' cable if possible) to download your code. Should fix it right away.
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