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Sometimes the 3.1 doesn't vibrate

PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:34 am
by evermail
...at least mine, anyway.

While shooting with fresh, non-chargeable batteries, I've noticed that the ground glass doesn't vibrate sometimes. I feel the motor running, but no vibration. Then...for no reason it seems to work again. Am I doing something wrong?

PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:37 pm
by Kurt
I have been having the same issue with my v2. I am not sure if it is a lose connection or a placement issue of the motor. Could the Motor be "floating" free of the glass sometimes?

PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:28 am
by harry
My V3 used to do the same, I found that if I just tapped the side of the unit it would kick in every time :)

PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:30 am
by Bluesmudge
It’s a known problem with the vibrating motors. The V3.1 seems to be better than the other versions but still not perfect. I have better luck with alkalines than rechargables because of the voltage difference, but I still use rechargables for convenience/cost.
If it doesn't turn on when you flip the switch give it a strong tap to shake the ground glass and it should start right up :lol:

PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:25 pm
by evermail
My "love taps" have been known to end wars...but I'll give it a go. :-) Thanks, all!

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:20 am
by ggum2001
Hi~

I have the same problem, not vibrating GG. :(

And I need the emergency alkalin battery pack, when the power of rechargables is exhausted.
How many 1.5V alkalines do I prepare for the suitable voltage?

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:31 pm
by leetraceyj
You need three of them. I can help if you need me to.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:01 pm
by ggum2001
leetraceyj wrote:You need three of them. I can help if you need me to.

Thanks, Tracey... :D / I need your help. / Please let me know the way to use alkalines. Or if you sell a special battery pack, I'd like to see its photo and know the price.

PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:58 pm
by evermail
Sometimes the love taps work, sometimes they don't.

PostPosted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:54 am
by ggum2001
dear Tracey :D

I have decided to make the emergency battery pack, with AA 3ea holder, 5.5 pie adapter jack.
Which one is suitable for RNG35 V3 between alkalines(1.5V) and rechargables(1.2V)?

PostPosted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:20 am
by leetraceyj
Use 1.5v as the rechargeable type may not have enough power.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:16 pm
by ggum2001
leetraceyj wrote:Use 1.5v as the rechargeable type may not have enough power.


OK. I see... Thanks. :D