I am having a problem with the nervous bird. It constantly moves back and forth when trying to stay in a stationary position. Sometimes it falls over and the Auriga seems to reset since the LEDs cycles through the startup sequence. Is anyone else experiencing this same behavior?
Thanks,
Richar
Hi Gadget,
Please refer to this link to upgrade firmware have a try: http://learn.makeblock.com/en/ranger/#FAQ
Besides, what’s kind of battery do you use? it is suggested to use Alkaline battery with good quality like Energizer, DURACELL or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium which can be bought from amazon or local shop.
If still the issue, please kindly take a video for the issue and send to tec-support@makeblock.com
I am using Duracell Copper top alkaline batteries. I have tried to upgrade the firmware but I get an Upload Failed message in the “Start Uploading” dialog. I am using mBlock 3.1.1. If I click on View Source, I see the “Firmware_for_Auriga.ino” file with a date of Apr 8, 2016. My operating system is Mac OS X.
Hi Gadget,
Please make sure there is no device connected to the bluetooth from Ranger and keep the power switch off while you upgrade the firmware.
If still the issue, please add my skype account (1021306172@qq.com) for better communication.
Support,
I am connected to the Ranger on bluetooth as indicated by the solid blue light on the blue tooth board. No other device is connected to the Ranger. I don’t understand what you mean by “keep the power switch off while your upgrade the firmware”. The Ranger needs to be on to connect.
I was able to update the firmware when connected with a serial cable. However, the bot still jitters back and forth rapidly. When I control it with the app on my phone, it responds but often reboots and falls over. Upgrading didn’t seem to help much with the jitteriness.
Richard
Hi Gadget,
You can not upgrade firmware or upload program for ranger with bluetooth conneciton.
The bluetooth connection can be used for online debug while you must have the ranger connected via the USB cable if you wish to upload programs or upgrade firmware to run unattended on the ranger. And when connected with USB serial cable, the board still can be powered even you unplug the power plug.
Since you mentioned that the ranger still function abnormal after upgrade firmware with USB serial connection, I strongly suggest that you change the battery and the rechargeable Li-ion or nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium should be best. Since the Ranger is a robot which need high power during its operation so that it easily consume the power in the battery. And changing the battery for ranger do have solved several similar issue feedback from customers.