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weak steering

We have a wave that goes straight without an issue. But the turning is very slow and wide in both directions - it can't really make a sharp turn because of this.


We noticed by lifting the machine off the ground that when we turn right on the wave the right wheel/motor goes slower then the left wheel/motor - in opposite directions as per design of the unit.

We turn left. Both motors seem to be going the same speed - but still very little power - in opposite directions as per design of the unit

Any idea what might be wrong?

Thanks.
  • Posted 23 May 2012 21:46
  • By Giovann
  • joined 20 Sep'11 - 8 messages
  • New York, United States
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we changed the right drive motor. It works much better now. Thanks for your help.
  • Posted 30 May 2012 11:42
  • By Giovann
  • joined 20 Sep'11 - 8 messages
  • New York, United States
Thanks.

Hi crownie,
It leans to the right.

Hi swoop223,
Is this the sensor:
_www.mrksales.net/shop/item.aspx?itemid=9501
where is it located?
  • Posted 24 May 2012 21:43
  • Modified 24 May 2012 22:07 by poster
  • By Giovann
  • joined 20 Sep'11 - 8 messages
  • New York, United States
sounds to me like a steering sensor problem
even possibly a contactor problem
  • Posted 24 May 2012 21:05
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,692 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
You've been swooped!
swoop223@gmail.com
it is most likely faulty drive motors
if you drive in a straight line does it veer to one side
if you have gates open and drive full speed forward
then quickly change to reverse does it pull to one side
or stop in a straight line
  • Posted 24 May 2012 17:24
  • By crownie
  • joined 8 Sep'08 - 151 messages
  • Victoria, Australia

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