Mini Bot Battery Pack

[excel2474]

Originally Posted by kylelanman

Check the inline fuse. There is a little cap that you can remove between the battery and the connector. Inside will be a fuse that is most likely blown.

How do I check the fuse? I mean, I see it, but what am I looking for that would be wrong with it. If it is burnt, do I have to get a new one, or can I bypass it? Thanks for the help

[pfreivald]

New fuses are available at any auto parts store for really cheap. I highly suggest you use them, instead of bypassing them!

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by excel2474

How do I check the fuse? I mean, I see it, but what am I looking for that would be wrong with it.

If all is well, a fuse has a direct connection from one terminal to the other. An ohmmeter will read approximately zero resistance. If the fuse has blown, it will have no continuity between the terminals, and an ohmmeter will read an open circuit.

[excel2474]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

If all is well, a fuse has a direct connection from one terminal to the other. An ohmmeter will read approximately zero resistance. If the fuse has blown, it will have no continuity between the terminals, and an ohmmeter will read an open circuit.

It seems to be in there pretty tight. Do you know if I am just supposed to pull on it hard enough till it comes out?

[pfreivald]

Originally Posted by excel2474

It seems to be in there pretty tight. Do you know if I am just supposed to pull on it hard enough till it comes out?

You should just be able to pull on it hard enough so that it comes out, yes.

[Taylor]

It's in there pretty tight. Pliers help. Don't be afraid of it - what are you gonna do, break an already blown fuse?