Caleb14 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Hi forum, first time posting here. I have a claw machine. When the claw extends it closes, when it retracts closed to original position it will open as it returns back to start position. anyone know if this is a hardware or software issue? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Isn't it supposed to do that? When the user closes the claw and misses, shouldn't the claw go back to home and open for the next attempt? Or are you saying that the claw closes on it's own as it's going down to the products? I don't work on these but your description sounds normal to me unless you left something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 It goes down and the claw closes. then it retracts closed, but when it reaches the top, it opens and returns to base. https://youtube.com/shorts/nUubpueBmCQ?feature=shared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John15 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Check continuity of wire to claw coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 I have continuity through the could. Getting 16.5ohm. 42v when claw is activated to close. As soon as it comes up I loose power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Then there is a broken wire that opens when it flexes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bruder Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I also think it sounds like there is a bad connection when it reaches top. I would check connectors and wiggle parts of the cable and see if there is a break in the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 I have checked from wiring harness plug back to every component. Checked all connections and terminations. Claw machine Wire Colour and action: Claw and mech Red : motor 1 - 15.4ohm - IR@100v - test good Orange : motor 2 - 15.8ohm - IR@100v test good Yellow : claw / cable and coil 13.8ohm. IR@100v - test good Black : NO rope switch - 0.6ohm Grey : common rope switch and up/down spring Pink : NO up/down spring switch - 0.6ohm Back/ forward Brown : motor 3 - 17.9ohm - IR@100v= test good Purple : side mech switch - 0.6ohm Green : back switch - 0.9ohm Blue : front switch - 1.1ohm All wires IR test are all good. can anyone else recommend next steps. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John15 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 What problems are you having, what manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 8 hours ago, John15 said: What problems are you having, what manufacturer? When the claw goes down and closes, it retracts to the top and opens straight away. Then returns home. Doesn’t stay closed and open when it returns home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendo Mike Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 4/20/2024 at 3:59 AM, Caleb14 said: I have continuity through the could. Getting 16.5ohm. 42v when claw is activated to close. As soon as it comes up I loose power. If it's an open wire or switch somewhere between the driver board and the claw's solenoid, the output at the driver board should still be "live" when the solenoid opens. If the driver turns off that power, you'll need to start looking at the driver (leaky cap?) or the logic board. If it's a leaky cap, you'll watch the power drain off until the solenoid lets go. If the logic board is shutting it off, it will be more deliberate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John15 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Intermittent wire going to claw coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 I have a Fateng Wa Wa claw for you. can’t seem to upload pix of the unit or pcb board as they are to big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb14 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 I have contacted 2 other people with the same machine and it dosnt do the same fault as mine. Works perfectly as expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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