PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1) Charge level of vehicle battery has dropped
below useable level.
1) Remove battery from vehicle and charge with
the recommended charger. Always follow proper
safety procedures when charging a battery.
2) Inputs (sensors) or Outputs (servos, ESC, etc)
are wired improperly.
2) Check that each device connected to the
Arduino Sensor Shield is plugged in properly. Both
in polarity and into the proper port the program
states.
3) Sensor is malfunctioning.
2) Check #2, Connect Arduino to computer using
USB cable, run the calibration program for each
sensor on the vehicle. If the sensor value is not
present, uncharacteristic or erratic the sensor may
need to be replaced.
1) The Arduino is not connected to the computer.
1) Connect the supplied USB cable and try again.
2) The proper serial port was not selected in the
Arduino Program.
2) Disconnect, re-connect the USB Cable then go
to Tools > Serial Port then select the Arduino Uno.
1) The Ping))) sensor is not wired properly.
1) Check the wiring polarity guide for proper
installation.
2) The Ping))) sensor in not connected to the
proper port.
2) Check that the sensor is plugged into the port
stated in the code.
1) The QTI sensor is not wired properly.
1) Check the wiring polarity guide for proper
installation.
2) The QTI sensor in not connected to the proper
port.
2) Check that the sensor is plugged into the port
stated in the code.
1) One of the connections to the Sensor Shield is
shorted.
1) Check that each device connected to the
Arduino Sensor Shield is plugged in properly. Both
in polarity and into the proper port the program
states. If the problem persists disconnect one
sensor at a time till the faulty connection (sensor,
servo, ESC etc.) is found, then replace.
2) No power source is connected to the Arduino.
2) Check to make sure that it is either plugged into
your computer with the USB cable or that you are
using a charged battery and the ESC cable is
properly connected.
http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting
Vehicle is not behaving as programmed.
Serial port "COM_" not found.
Light on Ping))) sensor is not cycling.
QTI sensors not detecting line.
Power light on Arduino Sensor Shield doesn't
turn on when ESC is powered on.
ARDUINO TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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