Dobot unresponsive


#1

I have one of the original dobot from the kickstarter project (green PCB). It has had less than an hour use and diligently stored on shelf and covered. I come to use it for a project today and I can’t get it to move. I updated the firmware and that went easily. The dobot software appears sees the arduino. I used a couple of computers to try and connect. However I can’t get it to move. When I prove power the steppers lock but regardless of what movements I send nothing moves( The servos flinch when power is applied).

BTW: tried connecting via bluetooth but so far no joy doing that either.

Any suggestions ?

PS. I’m very tempted to get rid of the electronics and replace with RAMPS.


#2

Oddly using the Dobot tools program and flashing the firmware has fixed the problem. ???