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[jb92563]

JayG I took a look at the code and it seems fine and compiles, however I am using the Arduino v1.1 software on a Win7 PC.

With this and other projects I have worked on it seems that the newer versions of the Arduino software has more bugs.

Try Arduino version 1.1.x

Also, the transistor orientation is important since a transistor can act as a diode and only allow current to flow in 1 direction.
If the transistors are backwards you may only be able to raise , lower or do neither.

Does anyone see any benefit to making the Arduino boards any smaller?
If so I may try to implement this on a TI EZ430-F2012 which is smaller literally than your thumbnail.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by jb92563

JayG I took a look at the code and it seems fine and compiles, however I am using the Arduino v1.1 software on a Win7 PC.

With this and other projects I have worked on it seems that the newer versions of the Arduino software has more bugs.

Try Arduino version 1.1.x

Also, the transistor orientation is important since a transistor can act as a diode and only allow current to flow in 1 direction.
If the transistors are backwards you may only be able to raise , lower or do neither.

Does anyone see any benefit to making the Arduino boards any smaller?
If so I may try to implement this on a TI EZ430-F2012 which is smaller literally than your thumbnail.

I can compile and load perfectly, its just it does not seem to work properly
Good catch on the transistor. Like I said, it been a very long time since I played around with electronic components

I don't see where I can download 1.1, but I have tried 1.5.6 and 1.0.5

Hopefully Polaris will be able to shed some light on this when he is able to try a NANO

[jb92563]

Give the Arduino 1.05 a try.http:// http://arduino.googlecode.com/files/arduino-1.0.5-r2-windows.exe

[JayG]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Give the Arduino 1.05 a try.http:// http://arduino.googlecode.com/files/arduino-1.0.5-r2-windows.exe

That's what I have been using. I tried 1.5.6 today as well

The problem I have is not compiling or loading the code, its that it doesn't work properly

The top motor only runs as long as I have the switch pushed, just like stock. A momentary push does not keep the top moving

[Polaris]

Can you post a nice high res, close up picture of your arduino?

The code works, I've been using my setup for over a year and 2-8 times a day (when the weather is good) without a single issue.