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by spierce
Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: mePed Software
Topic: Bluetooth Program on v2
Replies: 6
Views: 65376

Re: Bluetooth Program on v2

Hi Naher,

Yes, the HC-06 is compatible with the mePed circuit board.

Thanks,
Scott Pierce
by spierce
Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Meped malfunctioning
Replies: 3
Views: 45013

Re: Meped malfunctioning

Hello, If you purchased your mePed kit after October of 2016, your board should only have a single diode on it along with a jumper wire in place of the second diode. If your board has two diodes on it, I would highly recommend removing one of the diodes and replacing it with a jumper wire. Please se...
by spierce
Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Meped malfunctioning
Replies: 3
Views: 45013

Re: Meped malfunctioning

Hi ScienceClass, I apologize for the issues you're having with your new mePed. It's definitely entering a brown-out state where the voltage to the Arduino is dropping below its minimum voltage threshold, causing the Arduino to reset itself over and over. That's why the mePed is twitching over and ov...
by spierce
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Moves forward, stops, moves forward, stops
Replies: 3
Views: 49223

Re: Moves forward, stops, moves forward, stops

Hi itinstructor, Try commenting out the line that says: distance = get_distance(INCH); I'm guessing that the routine for grabbing the distance from the ultrasonic range finder is causing the delay in the walking loop. Also, the USRF isn't being used in the starter program. Also, the IR sensor will h...
by spierce
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: mePed Software
Topic: Bluetooth Program on v2
Replies: 6
Views: 65376

Re: Bluetooth Program on v2

You're very welcome, I'm glad you're enjoying it!
by spierce
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: mePed Software
Topic: Bluetooth Program on v2
Replies: 6
Views: 65376

Re: Bluetooth Program on v2

Hi Akshay, Yes, you can use the IR program from the v1 mePed for the v2. The app used to communicate over Bluetooth is a third party paid app. It is sold and supported by a third party but it works pretty well and it's completely customizable from their web interface. If you'd prefer not to pay for ...
by spierce
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: mePed Hardware
Topic: My meped just resets
Replies: 6
Views: 69799

Re: My meped just resets

Hi Markrodedel,

Yes, all boards purchased after after October of 2016 have the updated, single diode layout. Please contact us directly at sales@spierce.com and we'll be happy to assist you with your PCB and get you up and running!

Thanks,

Scott Pierce
SpierceTech
by spierce
Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Frozen at first also
Replies: 2
Views: 40108

Re: Frozen at first also

Hi Billnoy51, I'm sorry for the issues you're having! Plugging the Arduino in backwards to the main board won't fry the Arduino unless you turn the power on to it. Since you never applied power while the Arduino was plugged in backwards, your Arduino should be fine. Please see my recent response to ...
by spierce
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: frozen at first start
Replies: 6
Views: 62860

Re: frozen at first start

Hi Bud44750, It sounds like the IR Remote is probably your issue. Here is a picture of where the Power and IR Indicator LEDs are. mePed LEDs.jpg When sitting idle, only the power LED should be lit up. When you press any button on the IR Remote Control, the IR Indicator LED should flash rapidly for a...
by spierce
Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: frozen at first start
Replies: 6
Views: 62860

Re: frozen at first start

Hi Bud44750, I'm sorry for the troubles you're having with your mePed! Out of the box, the mePed is pre-programmed to move all servos to the 90­° position and wait there until further instruction is received from the IR Remote. When pressing any button on the IR Remote, you should see a red LED ligh...