Multicolor LED

Superpanda · January 20, 2012, 5:37pm

I just got my Spider kit and one of the Multicolor LED modules appears to be defective. The spider can’t detect it and it is always on when powered. Am I doing something wrong here or does it need to be replaced?

Thanks.

Architect · January 20, 2012, 5:42pm

Check the module for solder bridges,or anything out of “usual”. Compare it with the other led module.

ianlee74 · January 20, 2012, 5:46pm

Have you added it to the GUI designer within Visual Studio? Many pins are high by default and will do this until they are enabled. What do you mean the Spider doesn’t detect it? Are you getting an error?

Architect · January 20, 2012, 5:52pm

@ ianlee74

Did you get your new job?

ianlee74 · January 20, 2012, 8:12pm

Got an offer today Thanks for asking. I’m looking forward to leaving the corp world.

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Architect · January 20, 2012, 8:22pm

Good luck! ;D

ianlee74 · January 20, 2012, 8:24pm

Thanks! It’s definitely going to cut into my hobby time for a while though…

ransomhall · January 20, 2012, 8:56pm

@ ianlee74 - congrats. looks like your going to be our new microcontroller smartphone integration expert! Don’t worry, we’ll give you some time to get used to the new gig first

ianlee74 · January 21, 2012, 1:14am

@ ransom - Thanks. That’s definitely something on my list of things to explore.

Superpanda · January 23, 2012, 9:00am

Board is missing a cap “C3”.

Gus_Issa · January 23, 2012, 9:17am

C3 shouldn’t be missing but the module shoudl function fine without it.

Please email GHI directly with a picture of the missing C3. We will get you a replacement right away.