TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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Hello,

I recently assembled part of my TV-B-Gone kit, and once I tried the green light test, it did not flash. I have rechecked soldering several times, I have tried new batteries, I have made sure the flat side of the LED is in negative, I have made sure the chip is in correctly, and I still have not gotten anything. When I first put in batteries, it was overheating a little, but it stopped on the second try. My soldering is not the best so these photos are a little sloppy. If you see anything that stands out, please respond. Thank you!
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Re: TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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We are not ale to view your photos. Please upload them using the "choose file" "Add the File" buttons below the edit window. There is a 1 meg limit. 800x600 images are ideal.

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Re: TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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I hope this photo will work now. Thank you for the heads up!

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Re: TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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There are a few suspect solder joints there. Some cold-joints and some that have not flowed well onto the solder pad. This guide has some tips on identifying and fixing some of the more common soldering problems: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-gui ... n-problems
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Re: TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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Thanks so much! I'll fix those and send a picture of the finished product.

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Re: TV-B-Gone: Green Light Test Failed

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That fixed it right up! The light is blinking and I'm moving on to the next few steps. Thanks again so much for your time!

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Good to hear it is working for you now. Thanks for the follow-up. :)

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