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RoBoKoP · 12-23-2015, 02:31 PM

I think I killed it: I can't get the 1v8 any more.

While trying to get echo on the serial console, I short-circuited the mobo's TX and RX (and maybe GND) while the battery was connected.
I placed a flat screwdriver on them (and maybe on a metallic plate too), the screwdriver got a little hot, then I remembered I should have removed the battery.

After I removed the battery I short-circuited TX and RX again and could not get any echo.
I measured the 1v8 pin and didn't get a damn thing. So I think it's dead.
The orange LED still lights though.

I'm doing all of this at a friend's place, so I don't take my time doing this. I wish I had electronics gear to do this on my own.

I'll try next time and see if the device would cooperate.

12-23-2015, 02:31 PM	#21
RoBoKoP Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: PW	I think I killed it: I can't get the 1v8 any more. While trying to get echo on the serial console, I short-circuited the mobo's TX and RX (and maybe GND) while the battery was connected. I placed a flat screwdriver on them (and maybe on a metallic plate too), the screwdriver got a little hot, then I remembered I should have removed the battery. After I removed the battery I short-circuited TX and RX again and could not get any echo. I measured the 1v8 pin and didn't get a damn thing. So I think it's dead. The orange LED still lights though. I'm doing all of this at a friend's place, so I don't take my time doing this. I wish I had electronics gear to do this on my own. I'll try next time and see if the device would cooperate.