Troubleshooting

Overcoming problems you encounter

Attempt to eliminate the problem by going through all possible problems.


Coding

- Make sure you are connected to the Arduino Nano, Board Option (Tools - Board - Arduino Nano)
- The formatting might be wrong (Tools - AutoFormat)
- Check your work, verify before uploading to board (Sketch - Verify)
- Make sure the ports in which the wires are plugged into match up with the coding
- Check Spelling, A small spelling error could stop your code from working
- Check Serial Monitor Output (Tools - Serial Monitor - Change to 9600BAUD)
- Click here for other coding related problems


Other

- Replace parts of the physical model (E.g. Servo, FlexSensor, Batteries, or Wires) Quite often the Servo might be broken or faulty.
- Use laptop/other electrical device to power the bionic finger
- Try bending the FlexSensor the other way