User's Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTINUED
I’VE TURNED THE OCU ON AND THE SCREEN IS NOT
DISPLAYING A SOLID VIDEO STREAM.
“Bad” video can have several causes:
• The robot may be out of range. Try decreasing range
between the robot and the OCU.
• The robot may be too close and overpowering the
OCU. Try to maintain a few feet between the devices.
• The robot may be low on power or deactivated. Try
recharging and/or activating the robot.
• The robot or OCU may be experiencing interference
caused by environmental factors (e.g. other radios in
the area, proximity to metal buildings, etc.). Try using
the system in another location.
• There may be another robot operating nearby on the
same channel, which will cause interference. For multi-
robot operation, refer to page 11.
I HAVE HEADPHONES PLUGGED INTO MY OCU, BUT
ALL I HEAR IS STATIC.
The OCU will only transmit audio if you are using an
active, audio-enabled ReconRobotics robot system on the
same channel. Also, make sure you are using appropriate
headphones as described on page 9.
WHEN I THROW THE ROBOT, IT DOES NOT DRIVE
STRAIGHT WHEN IT LANDS.
The robot has electronic circuitry that self-calibrates after
landing. Let it sit for a few seconds before driving. It will
automatically recalibrate itself during this time and should
resume driving as expected.
THE ROBOT’S IR LIGHT IS NOT TURNING ON.
In order to conserve battery life, the IR LEDs will not
turn on if the light sensor detects sufcient light. If your
robot’s IR LEDs are not activating when the robot is in a
state of complete darkness, there may be an issue with
the light sensor.
THE ROBOT’S IR LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY,
EVEN IN DAYLIGHT.
If there is dust or debris present on the light sensor, the
sensor may be fooled into thinking it is darker than it
really is. Ensure the light sensor is free of dust or debris by
wiping it with a soft towel.