I built the v1.2 kit using the AA battery holder included and it worked fine. I found the battery cumbersome, though.
Following this from the tutorial page, "Do not use 9V batteries or more than 3 1.5V alkaline batteries, you can permanently damage the kit!" I make 4.5v the max. power, so I put in a 1300mAh 3.7v Li-on battery instead. Now the green LED lights up and flashes, but I get no output from the front LEDs (confirmed using video test). Any idea what could be wrong?
Thanks,
Doug
3.7v Li-on
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Re: 3.7v Li-on
Don't see why that wouldn't work. Does it still work if you swap back to the 3v AA pack?
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Re: 3.7v Li-on
If it says on the testing page that you cannot use your mobile's video to test the tv-b-gone is working or not, then I oversaw it. In any case my iPone 5 doesn't show either working.
That's when I remembered that I had used my little usb keychain HD vidcam to initially confirm that the unit functioned. So, false alarm; it works with both battery solutions.
Thanks for the prompt reply.
That's when I remembered that I had used my little usb keychain HD vidcam to initially confirm that the unit functioned. So, false alarm; it works with both battery solutions.
Thanks for the prompt reply.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.