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Can bent pin cause sporadic problem?

By topkat

5 years ago


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#14 5 years ago

Transmitter or receiver or both?

#16 5 years ago

I rarely see a receiver opto fail in any game. The transmitters are basically IR LEDs that do burn out over time.

#17 5 years ago
Quoted from topkat:

inconsistent on grabbing the ball

Can you describe the behavior a bit more? Or add a video?

Generally, the magnet should have no problem pulling a ball that is an inch from the center of the magnet, but beyond that, it may not especially if the ball if traveling fast.

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