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We have commanded both RCX motors to go forward and yet the robot spins in place. Whats wrong?

April 26, 2017commanded forward motors rcx Robot spins wrong

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We have commanded both RCX motors to go forward and yet the robot spins in place. Whats wrong?

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Nothing is wrong. Forward and Backwards are very arbitrary. How the wheels turn for a forward command is dependent on the mechanics and the wiring. To get the robot to go forward, rotate the connector on either the motor or the RCX port 90 degrees on the offending motor.