iRobot Scooba experience

[sAxman_Returns]

Wah like that call more quiet ah?

I find it very noisy leh

When if finally stops suddenly like so peaceful

5xx series should be the quietest now

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

I think I solved the 'stupid' docking issue

Now it takes max 3-4 tries before it finally docks instead of 10-15X

Edit: Wrong... make that 2 tries can dock liao

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

5xx series should be the quietest now

But hor sexpensive leh

Almost double the price

 

[thewiseone]

Yeah, wait till u try the earlier Discovery series, than u know what i'm talking about.

Wah like that call more quiet ah?

I find it very noisy leh

When if finally stops suddenly like so peaceful

 

[thewiseone]

Either saw or file it down perhaps?

juz an update.

i opened up the PSU agn and noticed the replaced capacitor is touching the part which i think generates heat. i pushed it apart and my scooba is happily feeding now. i've attached photos of the PSU and the case with the support that caused this

now i juz gota figure out how to get rid of the plastic support.

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

Either saw or file it down perhaps?

As long as not like one cartoon go and make one big hole

 

[koiphone]

Can be poor connections. Maybe need to resolder is enough.

 

[koiphone]

I think I solved the 'stupid' docking issue

Now it takes max 3-4 tries before it finally docks instead of 10-15X

Edit: Wrong... make that 2 tries can dock liao

May you share how you solve it? But to dock it take 10-15X, is really crazy

 

[hansolo76sg]

yup i juz snipped it off using a heavy duty cutter and filed off whatever i can reach.

now juz waiting for the 16hr charge to be done, run a few session, cover back the PSU and see if can recharge

Either saw or file it down perhaps?

 

[sAxman_Returns]

But hor sexpensive leh

Almost double the price

double meh? You sure what you have can clean up up to 4 rooms capacity? my 550 can clean my whole HDB, divided into 3 sections by the lighthouses a total of 115sqm, if deduct all the furnitures etc, around 90sqm i guess.

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

May you share how you solve it? But to dock it take 10-15X, is really crazy

I still experimentating to so call perfect it...

I noted that it was because the contacts on the dock were slightly TOO low, thus it didnt come in contact with the roomba's contacts...

SO i placed 2 useless CDs under it to lift the dock higher a bit, the chances of it docking now is much higher, but still not as perfect as i want it to be

playing around with the infrared sensor now

 

[chewpc]

Dont worry he's reliable. Anyhow, anyone else wants to get a Li-Ion battery from him? If there's a couple of orders, i can try to get a better pricing from him.

I intend to order 2 scooba battery from him. He has not confirm with me. If he did not get back, may require your help to place the order if possible.

Do you know where or anyone here knows where I can get a spare battery for Roomba (the red roomba)?

Thanks!

 

[seowbin]

mine ok leh.. 1 time can go back liao


just put it near the wall.. never have a problem since 1st day

 

[sAxman_Returns]

i thought it will auto go back itself after every mission? still need to carry it back de meh?

 

[thewiseone]

Which Roomba series are we talking abt here? The new 5XX or the older Discovery?

I still experimentating to so call perfect it...

I noted that it was because the contacts on the dock were slightly TOO low, thus it didnt come in contact with the roomba's contacts...

SO i placed 2 useless CDs under it to lift the dock higher a bit, the chances of it docking now is much higher, but still not as perfect as i want it to be

playing around with the infrared sensor now

 

[sAxman_Returns]

XxDrAg0nxX is not using 5xx series lar.

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

Which Roomba series are we talking abt here? The new 5XX or the older Discovery?

Mine is the 4260 from that recent woot one...

I think the first few was fluke one

Now i retry again like buay sai, but at least less 1/2 the number of tries like 5-8

I still think its the contacts....

 

[sAxman_Returns]

aiya, as long as can dock can liao lor......unless it's so stupid that try until battery totally flat liaoz still can't dock lol....

 

[thewiseone]

Docking issues with 4260 usually caused by using an old home base with it. Since i suppose u must be using the one that came with the bot, have u checked to see if anything else is causing IR reflections? I only experienced this issue when i used an older home base with it (required 5-6 times to dock).

Mine is the 4260 from that recent woot one...

I think the first few was fluke one

Now i retry again like buay sai, but at least less 1/2 the number of tries like 5-8

I still think its the contacts....

 

[XxDrAg0nxX]

Docking issues with 4260 usually caused by using an old home base with it. Since i suppose u must be using the one that came with the bot, have u checked to see if anything else is causing IR reflections? I only experienced this issue when i used an older home base with it (required 5-6 times to dock).

What u mean by IR reflections?

The home base can change one meh?