Hello,
I recently assembled my TV-B-Gone kit, and once I tried the green light test, it flashed around two or three times and didn't flash again. I have checked soldering several times, I have tried new batteries, I also tried the whole kit and none of the LEDS work when trying with a camera no light is showing
Please let me know what details are needed
http://imgur.com/a/NFYCb
TV B Gone not working
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- adafruit_support_rick
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Re: TV B Gone not working
Do you have a multimeter? Check to see if you have 3V between pins 4 and 6 on the chip:
Also, make sure you have the correct transistor installed at Q5- anthonyjohnson
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Re: TV B Gone not working
Hi I am waiting for my multi meter to arrive, I will be able to check this when it arrives and let you know.
For the Q5 I installed the one that was on its own not the 4 that were together is that correct ?
For the Q5 I installed the one that was on its own not the 4 that were together is that correct ?
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Re: TV B Gone not working
Yes that is correct. Q5 is the different one.
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Re: TV B Gone not working
My problem is the voltage between the 4th and 6th pin is 1V. What does this mean and how do I fix it? Thanks:)!
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Re: TV B Gone not working
You may have a short circuit.
Please post clear, detailed pictures of both sides of the TV B Gone board.
Please post clear, detailed pictures of both sides of the TV B Gone board.
- AudreyA
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Re: TV B Gone not working
My photos are in the next post. Thank you for your help!adafruit_support_rick wrote:You may have a short circuit.
Please post clear, detailed pictures of both sides of the TV B Gone board.
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Please scroll down on both pictures to see the complete picture. Thanks for the help!
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Re: TV B Gone not working
Also, I checked and the transistor pins aren't soldered together. Thanks!
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Re: TV B Gone not working
The solder on your ground (black) wire isn't very good. Re-flow that one, and make sure the solder flows completely over the pad.
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