Scribbler 2 not working
Recently my Dad (who is on staff at a university) found a Scribbler 2 in the trash. The Scribbler 2 was in its original box and on the box was written "BAD ROBOT". The Scribbler does turn on, but all wants to do is flash the three red LEDs. I currently think it is a software problem and not a hardware problem because a few times when I turned it on it did move a little bit. When I get a USB-to-serial adapter I am going to try to restore the Scribbler factory program. If the restore does not fix the problem what should I try next?
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So today I was checking all the cables to make sure that there were no loose connections and after doing that I turned the wheels. One of the wheels turned easier than the other which made me wonder if there was a problem with one of the motors. The motors to the Scribbler are replaceable and on the page where one can buy them there is a link to a video on how to replace the motors. In the video it shows how to know when replacing the motors may be needed. So I think I have solved my problem that I have with the Scribbler 2.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3JF7thgJc&list=WL&index=1
Good luck! I hope you are able to resurrect it.
Doc
Don't forget you have to cover the holes with your fingers when powering up. Depends on the program you want it to run. I think the motors on mine took a Smile too.