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This sec on describes some problems you may encounter and gives sugges ons on how to resolve the problem.
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TI-Innovator™ Hub Troubleshoo ng
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TI CE Graphing Calculator or TI-Nspire™ CX handheld is not recognizing the TI-Innovator™ Hub, what do I do? I don't see the green LED when I connect
my TI CE Graphing Calculator or TI-Nspire™ CX handheld to the TI-Innovator™ Hub?
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Make sure that the calculator is turned on.
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If you are using a USB Unit-to-Unit (Mini-A to Mini-B) cable to connect to a calculator, make sure to connect the "B" end of the cable to the
"DATA
B" port at the bo om of the Hub. Reversing this cable prevents the Hub from receiving power.
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Make sure your calculator has the latest opera ng system.
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Make sure the end of the USB cable connected to the calculator is inserted completely.
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Unplug the USB cable from the TI-Innovator™ Hub wait 3 seconds and re-plug the USB cable.
TI-Nspire™ CX computer so ware is not recognizing the TI-Innovator™ Hub, what do I do?
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Make sure you are using the latest version of TI-Nspire™ CX so ware. The latest version installs a driver that allows the computer to recognize
the TI-Innovator™ Hub.
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Make sure you are connec ng to the TI-Innovator™ Hub using the "DATA
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Unplug the USB cable from the TI-Innovator™ Hub wait 3 seconds and re-plug the USB cable
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If you are not using the USB cable provided with the TI-Innovator™ Hub, the cable may be a power only USB cable rather than a power and
data cable. Try a different USB cable.
How do I turn the Hub off?
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Turn off the host calculator or computer.
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Disconnect the USB cable.
What does it mean when the Error LED blinks and the speaker makes a tone?
If the error LED blinks and the speaker makes a tone, there is an error in the commands being sent to the TI-Innovator™ Hub. Review the sample
commands for the on-board, I/O modules, and breadboard components for ideas on how to modify your program.
Why is a driver for Silicon Labs CP210x installed on my computer when I plug in the TI-Innovator™ Hub?
The TI-Innovator™ Hub uses the Silicon Labs chip for its USB interface. The driver is needed for the desktop so ware to communicate with the hub. This
will occur the first me you plug the TI-Innovator™ Hub into the computer.
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- Page 1 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting You are here:TI-Innovator™ Hub Troubleshooting Troubleshoo ng This sec on describes some problems you may encounter and gives sugges ons on how to resolve the problem. If you need more assistance, contact TI-Cares. TI-Innovator™ Hub Troubleshoo ng On-Board Hub Components Troubleshoo ng TI-Innovator™...
- Page 2 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting On-Board Hub Components Troubleshoo ng My program is not working with the on-board component, how do I know the on-board component isn’t broken? Download the test program and run this to test your on-board component. Make sure your program is using values that align with the ranges that the on-board components support RGB: Range from 0 to 255 for level of intensity Speaker: Range from 40 to 4000 Hz Why does the on-board RGB go off...
- Page 3 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting TI-Innovator™ Rover Troubleshoo ng My Rover not working as intended. Why? Check to make sure it is charged Make sure it is turned on. Make sure all cables are a ached. Make sure breadboard cable is in correct configura on (red wire on correct side) Make sure all the breadboard pins are straight.
- Page 4 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting Examples: RV LEFT 30 RV LEFT 45 Will result in Rover at an angle of 75 degrees By comparison RV TO ANGLE 30 RV TO ANGLE 45 Will result in Rover at an angle of 45 degrees Make sure your program is using the turn command that matches your expecta ons of Rover’s movement. These commands use degrees as the default unit even if the calculator se ng is in radians.
- Page 5 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting https://education.ti.com/html/webhelp/EG_Innovator/EN/index.html 5/10...
- Page 6 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting What are some cool XY or Polar commands to start with? Table 1: Example 1: Send "CONNECT RV" Send "RV TO XY 0 0" Send "RV TO XY 5 0" Send "RV TO XY 0 0" Send "RV TO XY 0 5" Send "RV TO XY 0 0"...
- Page 7 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting This can happen if the two motors do not have similar internal calibra on. We are aware of this issue and are working on a solu on via an update to the Hub sketch. My graphing calculator is not fi ng on the Rover. Make sure you are using the correct orienta on of the tabs.
- Page 8 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting Test Programs: try one component at a me. Make sure they work. I/O Module Troubleshoo ng My White LED I/O Module is not working what should I do? The following troubleshoo ng steps will help determine if there is something wrong with the white LED I/O module. Ensure that the LED is properly inserted in the socket.
- Page 9 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting Nspire™ CX). • The new commands and keywords will either need to be typed in OR copied from an exis ng program. Please note that any typographical errors in the keywords will result in an error indica on in the sketch. Programming with TI-Basic Troubleshoo ng Why does my program give me a syntax error? If you have pasted code from an external source or text editor, it might contain "curly"...
- Page 10 5/21/2021 Troubleshooting Send feedback to the eGuide Team https://education.ti.com/html/webhelp/EG_Innovator/EN/index.html 10/10...
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