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Re: Buttons and Pneumatics Help

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Originally Posted by huskyrobotics View Post
Why does our robot only move in 2 second increments? No matter how we move the joysticks, the robot only moves for two seconds, then pauses momentarily, then moves again. Is this a mechanical problem or did we code something wrong? I should state the changing the battery alleviates this problem, but only for 2-3 minuets, regardless of the energy level of the battery.
That sounds like you have circuit breakers tripping. Check your drive train for binding gears, too-tight chain, excessive friction, or anything like that. It might even be a wiring problem with motors fighting each other.
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