A cable connecting the controller with the motor driver could be broken. This happens when closing the car. Because of the force applied, if there is not enough space for the driver, the cable might be broken
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- 29 Mar 2018
TL. DR.
Inspect the connection of each cable by slightly pulling them. If a broken cable is visible or is found after inspection than take a new cable. Replace the broken cable.
Courses and lessons with this Tutorial
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Perfect STEM course. Module 1 - Smart Car with Raspberry PI
Disassemble a remote control car. Change the brain of the car with a smart computer like Raspberry Pi. Build a smart device with artificial intelligence that you could control from your phone and that could freely navigate itself in the real world and on the Internet. Use your hands. Develop programs for your robot and your phone. Be curious and invent.
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In the end, you should be able to better understand how to program and design smart devices that would make the world a better place. For everybody age 12+, 16+, 21+, 35+, etc. The hardware costs about 150$. It changes through the years so it might take some time for you to find it as Raspberry PI, motor drivers, power banks and h-bridges.. they change. Note that the course was designed to be led by a teacher with a decent knowledge in embedded hardware and software. This, on the other hand should not stop you, if you are curious.
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