ROBOROCK S5 MAX Spinning In Circles
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86%
CONF
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Drive Wheel Module
In a differential drive robot, if the motor brushes fail or the tachometer encoder loses its pulse signal on one side, the MCU cannot synchronize wheel speeds. This results in one wheel remaining stationary or moving at a different velocity than commanded, forcing the chassis into a radial pivot. Replacing the module is necessary as the internal gears and encoders are typically non-serviceable.
SKU: 9.01.0506
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8%
CONF
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Cliff Sensor Array
The S5 Max uses infrared drop sensors to detect floor proximity; if a sensor fails in the 'open' state, the robot interprets the floor as a ledge or drop-off. To prevent a fall, the firmware executes a programmed retreat-and-turn maneuver. If the sensor is permanently obscured or electrically shorted, the robot will enter a repetitive loop of these evasive turns, appearing to spin in circles.
SKU: 9.01.0501
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6%
CONF
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Wall Sensor (Right Side)
The PSD (Position Sensitive Device) or IR wall sensor on the right side of the unit helps the robot maintain a fixed distance from vertical surfaces. A failure in this sensor can cause the robot to believe it is constantly colliding with or losing track of a wall, leading to erratic rotational corrections to re-establish its spatial orientation.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Drive Wheel Module.
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