Why Do My Robot's Servos Go Crazy When Downloading Program?

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The discussion centers on a user experiencing issues with a robot kit that utilizes four servos controlled by a microcontroller. The user encounters an "incorrect file path" error when attempting to download a program to the microcontroller, resulting in erratic servo behavior despite fully charged batteries. A key takeaway is that the error may stem from simple mistakes in the file path, such as punctuation, spelling, or whitespace errors, which can prevent successful program uploads.

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I have a robot kit, the robot uses four servos to walk, controlled by a micro
control board, the basic control programs come with the compiler, the first
stages of programing, "centering the servos", went ok, but the next stage
which should operate all four servos at once to a set position, does not
work, i get an error message, "incorrect file path", when down loading to
the micro board, a down load bar shows 100% down load, but when the
bot is switched on the servos go crazy, the batteries are well charged , can
any one tell me why i get this message please.
 
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wolram said:
I have a robot kit, the robot uses four servos to walk, controlled by a micro
control board, the basic control programs come with the compiler, the first
stages of programing, "centering the servos", went ok, but the next stage
which should operate all four servos at once to a set position, does not
work, i get an error message, "incorrect file path", when down loading to
the micro board, a down load bar shows 100% down load, but when the
bot is switched on the servos go crazy, the batteries are well charged , can
any one tell me why i get this message please.

easy.. check the file path. it could be as simple as punctuation, or spelling, or whitespace.

the compiler does not lie.


BTW, at first glance I thought you said you have a root kit

I thought "no way is anyone going to help you" :-P
 

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