[Mike Copioli]

Originally Posted by karin l.

We completely understand this. We are using a 7.2 volt battery which is at 7.2 volts. However, upon connection to the chicklet, the light on the chicklet turns red and the battery drains quickly, indicating a short. This happens with the joystick unplugged as well as with the joystick plugged in. It is almost certainly a fault with the chicklet, maybe one caused by us, but the chicklet seems in fine condition with no shorts or problems with the board.

A 7.2 volt battery is not 7.2 volts when it is fully charged. It is closer to 9V. Nominally, it should be at about 8-8.5v when fully charged. If your battery is a 6 cell NICAD and it is measuring 7.2 volts, it needs to be charged. The Chicklet is an electronic device just like the camera and the R/C if they do not get the proper voltage they cannot function properly.