Claw machine issue

[Caleb14]

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

[AZVendor]

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.

[Caleb14]

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

[John15]

Check continuity of wire to claw coil.

[Caleb14]

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. 

[AZVendor]

Then there is a broken wire that opens when it flexes.

[Scott Bruder]

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.