Green LED only flashing once
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Green LED only flashing once
Just finished my kit and during the testing phase I didn't realize that the green LED was supposed to continue flashing throughout the cycle. My LED flashes once and quits.. Examining the LED through a digital camera confirms that the IR LEDS also only flash once.. Is this a bad flash on the preprogrammed chip or something else? Just looking for someone to point me in the right direction..
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Single Flash Only
I seem to be having the same problem... I think.
I get one green flash only when I hit the reset button. Checking the IR LEDs through a camera viewfinder confirms that they all flash only once, too.
Brand new batteries showing good strength on my MM.
Just to make sure, I've tried the device on 1/2 dozen U.S. TVs to no avail.
I get one green flash only when I hit the reset button. Checking the IR LEDs through a camera viewfinder confirms that they all flash only once, too.
Brand new batteries showing good strength on my MM.
Just to make sure, I've tried the device on 1/2 dozen U.S. TVs to no avail.
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- Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:49 am
oops!
My bad. One of my old batteries snuck into my new bulk battery purchase pile.
The problem was, in fact, fixed by putting in fresh batteries.
What's the max voltage I can send to the kit? I see you've OK'd 4.5V, but how about 5V?
I've read your arguments against using 9V over AA here:
http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/process.html
...but will I get more lifetime with the same footprint if I use a 9V with a 5V regulator (I have a bunch of these)? My dysfunctional AA combo was putting out 2.7V and it was resetting, so I'm inclined to go higher voltage accepting the inefficiencies that I'll get with a 9V and regulator, or is this more about mA output?
If I need to be schooled in electricity, please just send me a link instead of a reply
The problem was, in fact, fixed by putting in fresh batteries.
What's the max voltage I can send to the kit? I see you've OK'd 4.5V, but how about 5V?
I've read your arguments against using 9V over AA here:
http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/process.html
...but will I get more lifetime with the same footprint if I use a 9V with a 5V regulator (I have a bunch of these)? My dysfunctional AA combo was putting out 2.7V and it was resetting, so I'm inclined to go higher voltage accepting the inefficiencies that I'll get with a 9V and regulator, or is this more about mA output?
If I need to be schooled in electricity, please just send me a link instead of a reply
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.