[Beginner Tips] What am I missing?

Everything worked when I finished the gantry but once the shuttle was finished the arms on the gantry will open but nothing else happens. Shuttle won’t move at all. Just sits in the upright position. I’m sure I missed something but just don’t know enough about electronics to figure it out.

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Welcome to the community!

That definitely sounds frustrating, especially after getting this far! I’m sorry I haven’t build that yet.

Welcome to community. Many people in the group have already created this model; you can contact them for faster support.

@Pmas67 welcome to the community, and I can imagine how frustrating that is after the gantry worked on its own. Since the arms still open but the shuttle does not move, it may help to recheck the shuttle-side connections and any switch/contact points before looking deeper into the electronics. If you can share a clear photo of the wiring area, builders who have finished this model may be able to spot the missing piece faster.

First off, welcome to the group. We are happy to have you here. I hope that someone can help you with this problem

Oh no! Hopefully it’s just one small connection or gear that’s out of place. Don’t give up yet! Sometimes taking a break and coming back with fresh eyes makes those little issues much easier to spot. I really hope you get it working soon.

Welcome to the community!

Welcome to the community!

I see you’re already getting help; I hope it gets resolved.

Welcome to the community. Maybe @CustomerService can help you :slight_smile:

Welcome to the community! Try contacting @Robotime

Welcome to the community! I’m sorry you’re experiencing some problems with your build. I’m sure Robotime will be able to help you. Good luck and hope you can fix your issue soon!

@Pmas67 welcome to the community ive not done this but maybe @Robotime can help you .. good luck :orange_heart:

Thanks all for the warm welcome. Its much appreciated. Now, does anyone know of an easy way to take apart the pieces I’d need to remove to get to those switches and gears? :laughing: It’ll kill me to gut this thing unnecessarily.

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Welcome to the community! I haven’t built this one myself, but I hope it’s just a small connection or contact point that can be fixed easily.

Welcome to the community. I can imagine that it is frustrating when something that worked, doesn’t work anymore when it is done. Maybe send us some pictures or video as well. Someone might be able to see what the problem is.

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