Got the ES120 as a gift.
Right out the box it would only turn a small fraction of a rotation then stop.
Charged for 7 hours. (Battery displayed as full)
Tried again got several rotation in the clockwise direction and then it would stop. Would then only do the small fraction of a rotation thing again.
The display also goes dark and will not turn back on unless plugged into a usb charger.
Tried updating Firmware. Followed directions that came with it. Plugged into several different PCs and it does not show up as removable flash drive. So I was unable to update firmware. I’ve used one of these before so I know how they should work.Please advise.
order number 2405997-4787079476
ES120 screw driver
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- Franklin97355
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Re: ES120 screw driver
I'll check on this.
- adafruit2
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Re: ES120 screw driver
it should just work, do you see the rotating icon on the oled? you have to sorta, 'twist' your hand
- quilltrott
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Re: ES120 screw driver
I know how to work it. I've used one that my friend has. This one is not performing anything like his. "it should just work"? I know it should but its not. It does show the screw icon but the motor still acts like I posted earlier.
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Re: ES120 screw driver
k lets replace it
email support@adafruit with a link to this thread
email support@adafruit with a link to this thread
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Re: ES120 screw driver
I got the replacement a few weeks ago. It worked great for about 5 mins and then did then started to have the same issues as the first one. I've been too irritated at this to post sooner. Please advise as to what options there are.
Right out the box it would only turn a small fraction of a rotation then stop.
Charged for 7 hours. (Battery displayed as full)
Tried again got several rotation in the clockwise direction and then it would stop. Would then only do the small fraction of a rotation thing again.
The display also goes dark and will not turn back on unless plugged into a usb charger.
Tried updating Firmware. Followed directions that came with it. Plugged into several different PCs and it does not show up as removable flash drive. So I was unable to update firmware. I’ve used one of these before so I know how they should work.Please advise.
order number 2405997-4787079476
Right out the box it would only turn a small fraction of a rotation then stop.
Charged for 7 hours. (Battery displayed as full)
Tried again got several rotation in the clockwise direction and then it would stop. Would then only do the small fraction of a rotation thing again.
The display also goes dark and will not turn back on unless plugged into a usb charger.
Tried updating Firmware. Followed directions that came with it. Plugged into several different PCs and it does not show up as removable flash drive. So I was unable to update firmware. I’ve used one of these before so I know how they should work.Please advise.
order number 2405997-4787079476
- adafruit2
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Re: ES120 screw driver
if you have two and both aren't working, its something apart from hardware. what we dont know.
please email support@adafruit for a refund - not a replacement. find another screwdriver to use :)
please email support@adafruit for a refund - not a replacement. find another screwdriver to use :)
- zmilewski
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Re: ES120 screw driver
I just got an ES120 as well, and am seeing similar problems. It's like the the torque sensing isn't operating correctly. Screen is fine, it just stops after running the motor for maybe a quarter-turn, regardless of torque setting. Firmware update appears to have worked but no change.
Is this pilot error, or should I set up an exchange?
Is this pilot error, or should I set up an exchange?
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Re: ES120 screw driver
when we get these back, they work fine...so we think its just practice!
- quilltrott
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Re: ES120 screw driver
They sent me 2 of them both had the same problem. I would have thought it was something that I was doing but I’ve used my friends a lot and even had him try both of the ones I had. He had the same issues. I’m thinking there was a bad batch made. I’ve recently ordered another one from Amazon. If that ones bad then I give up.
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Re: ES120 screw driver
Challenge accepted. In free air it stops after less than a second.adafruit2 wrote:when we get these back, they work fine...so we think its just practice!
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Re: ES120 screw driver
https://www.dropbox.com/s/74n8lwl8t9o5y ... 4.mov?dl=0adafruit2 wrote:when we get these back, they work fine...so we think its just practice!
- zmilewski
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Re: ES120 screw driver
To be fair, mine appears to work correctly exactly once on power-up, so it might be that your incoming inspection is lacking.adafruit2 wrote:when we get these back, they work fine...so we think its just practice!
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zmilewski wrote:https://www.dropbox.com/s/74n8lwl8t9o5y ... 4.mov?dl=0adafruit2 wrote:when we get these back, they work fine...so we think its just practice!
That is exactly what mine does. It’s driving me crazy they keep saying it’s something I’m doing wrong.
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Re: ES120 screw driver
we dont use the screwdrivers when we receive them - we just check that they have the parts, have you asked miniwave for support? they make & support the screwdrivers, we can't imagine it isnt something a firmware upgrade could fix!
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