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Is default code already loaded?

Hello all,

We are ready to begin testing but we cannot download the default code into our controller because our sys admin is gone for the day and we cannot access our com ports. Is the default code already loaded in the controller or do we have to download it to the controller to begin?

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Re: Is default code already loaded?

there is default code already in the controller, but its not the latests version

Im pretty sure the one joystick drive that outputs on pwms 13-16 is not in all the RC units -

so yes, there is something in there

but if you are planning to drive with one joystick you might have to get the most recent default code from innovationfirst website and download it.
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Re: Is default code already loaded?

We are just trying to test 1 cim with the joystick using PWM 1? Should we have a problem doing that? We have tested a servo and that works fine, but when we hook up the speed controller (and its working fine) and the cim we dont get any output from the cim with the joystick. Any suggestions?

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Re: Is default code already loaded?

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We are just trying to test 1 cim with the joystick using PWM 1? Should we have a problem doing that? We have tested a servo and that works fine, but when we hook up the speed controller (and its working fine) and the cim we dont get any output from the cim with the joystick. Any suggestions?

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Hmm.. Does the LED on the victor change colors as you move the joystick?
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Re: Is default code already loaded?

it should work - does the LED on the victor stay steady yellow with the joystick centered, and go green on full fwd and red on full rev?

do you have the victor powered through a 30 or 40 Amp breaker?

are you sure you got the victor hooked up with power on the right side? ( the same side as the pwm cable is on?)

if the LED on the victor blinks yellow it means its pwm cable is not plugged in straight, or pushed down all the way, or the cable is backwards at one end or the other

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Re: Is default code already loaded?

it should work - does the LED on the victor stay steady yellow with the joystick centered, and go green on full fwd and red on full rev?

It stays yellow throughout and does not change colors


We have evcerything else correct, we are hooked up through 30a breakers, the victors are hooked up right, but the light stays orange throughout.

What does this problem point to? Is it a calibration prob? Could someone walk us through the calibration process?

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Re: Is default code already loaded?

Could someone walk us through the calibration process?
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Re: Is default code already loaded?

if you connect a servo to the same pwm output, and the servo moves when you move the joystick, but the victor stays on solid yellow when you connect and move the joystick, then I suspect your victor is not working correctly.

The calibration process: get the official Victor Calibration Instrument (also know as a straightened paper clip :c) and push the little tiny button on the base of the victor and hold it - the LED will start to blink.

Move the joystick all the way forward, then all the way rev, then back to center - holding the tiny button the whole time, then release the button

the light should go back to steady yellow in a few seconds.

I dont think this will fix your problem, but you can try it - I recommend you try another victor - connect it up carefully, and see if it works.
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Re: Is default code already loaded?

As it turns out the problem was twofold:

1. All of our wires werent completely connected in their terminals

2. The victor wasnt calibrated together with the joystick trim

We are running now...

Thanks again for all of your help.

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