My RoboRio needs a doctor

[EmileH]

Originally Posted by Qmcdonn

Did you make sure that you connected the PDP to the RoboRIO through CAN? I'm pretty sure that the PDP needs to be connected via CAN For it to work. Also make sure that you put the 10 and 20 amp fuses in the PDP.

In order for the RoboRIO to work you do not need to have it wired via CAN. The PDP can function fine without any can interfacing.

Also make SURE the 10 amp and 20 amp fuses are in their respective slots - the 20 amp fuse on the left giving power to the PCM and VRM, and the 10 amp fuse on the right for the RoboRIO power - see image below

The RoboRIO should be plugged into the CONTROLLER POWER slot with 18 - 22 wire guage.

[Conor Ryan]

You followed these directions right?
https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485

[asnell16]

emileh3467,
We currently have wired it this way. When it did not work we tried connecting can as well. and it still didn't work.

Conor Ryan,
Yes we also followed these directions.

Our members just tried re-imaging the RoboRio and it still doesn't respond or work correctly. We will call for support Monday. Thank you to everyone that gave suggestions and advice.

[EmileH]

asnell16,

Have you tried looking at the RoboRIO manual and its LED indicator section?

Confirm your PDP is outputting a proper 6.8-18V output through the CONTROLLER PWR port with a MultiMeter if you get a chance.

[MrForbes]

On thing that might help, is to post a couple of clear, large pictures of your electronics setup, so we can see if the wiring is right. It's easy to connect something to the wrong place, without realizing it. I know because I've done it.

If you get some more folks to confirm that it's all wired correctly, you can rule that out.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by emileh3467

In order for the RoboRIO to work you do not need to have it wired via CAN. The PDP can function fine without any can interfacing.

The CAN will be used for logging PDP data, hence the robot rule requiring that CAN be connected to the PDP. It is not needed for operation of the RoboRio nor the PDP.