mBot won't run on batteries, IR stopped working

#1

Just finished assembling my mBot.

It will not turn on when using the batteries, only when connected via the USB cable. Batteries are brand new, fresh out of the package.

I was able to use the IR remote to move the mBot when the mBot was connected via USB. However, after I updated the firmware to v06.01.107 in an attempt to fix the battery problem, the IR remote stopped working.

I was able to upload a simple program that flashes the lights, so I know that the mBot itself is working.

#2

Are you using the correct batteries? Is the battery cable connected as shown below:

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There are two options on the mBot firmware update menu. The one that appears to be a higher version is the default firmware, which does not respond to IR Remote commands. Upload a new code to the mBot and see if it works.

#3

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