My SMOBOT powers off after a few minutes when connected to a battery pack
Some battery packs have a "smart shutoff" feature that turns the battery pack off when it detects a low current draw. This is used when charging battery powered devices like cell phones and keeps the battery pack from being drawn down unnecessarily. SMOBOT only consumes about 80mA of current, and will often not be enough for these smart battery packs. Look for a battery pack that does NOT have this smart shutoff feature. A very cheap 2200mAH battery pack that you can purchase for $5 at most convenience stores is great and will run your SMOBOT for around 24hours or more.
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I cleaned my SMOBOT now it doesn't open/close all the way
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My power connector is sensitive and resets when moved
An intermittent power connection is generally caused by a faulty micro-USB cable. The micro-USB has a couple of little "tabs" that stick up to hold the plug into the socket and these wear out over time. You can replace your SMOBOT power cord with any ...
My servo (motor) has stopped working, what should I do?
First, make sure that your damper isn't just stuck. You can gently lift up on the arm and make sure it isn't stuck to the base plate. From there, with the servo unplugged from the controller, push on the arm to move the damper left and right. Once ...