mBot motors not working

#1

Bought my son a mBot entry level bot. He just assembled it and the motors don’t work. Need advice.

#2

Hi @Just_a_Dad

mBot 1 or mBot 2 (Neo) ?

#3

@Just_a_Dad I’m assuming you have an mBot (not an mBot Neo. An mBot Neo comes with a CyberPi).

Let me verify a few things:

  • Do other parts of the mBot work, like the lights, buzzer, etc.?
  • Are the motors plugged in and both wires of the motor cables connected to the motor?
  • Are you using the default firmware, or did you upload a custom code?
#4

Hi @Just_a_Dad!

The motors might be unplugged, or the wires to the connector of the motor may not make a good contact. Can you try plugging it all the way in?

#5

Hey @Rosco, I sent you a private message here (this link will only work for me and you).

Read it and let me know what you think. :slight_smile: