Power Supply for Arduino Robot

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Hello everyone!

Recently acquired an Arduino Robot and bought separately, a power supply (9V - 1A) . The problem is that the batteries do not charge and the orange LED is weak.

I tried another power supply, with the same specifications (9V – 1A too), and it worked for a few minutes and then burned. :o :o :o

Please, does anyone know what the power supply indicated for the Arduino Robot?

Thanks!

Bilbot

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Are you using four rechargeable NiMh AA batteries as specified in the board description?

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johnwasser:
Are you using four rechargeable NiMh AA batteries as specified in the board description?

Hi John!

Yes, I'm using 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries. Are the batteries that came with the packaging of the Arduino Robot.

Thanks!

Bilbot.

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The instructions don't say much more than 9V: "The robot has an on-board battery charger that requires 9V external power coming from an AC-to-DC adapter (wall-wart). The adapter can be connected by plugging a 2.1mm center-positive plug into the Motor Board's power jack. The charger will not operate if powered by USB."

The Arduino store says that the robot comes with a 9V adapter. Didn't you get one?

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My robot didn't come with an adapter, only as batteries.

I'll try the store, but the problem is that I'm in Brazil and the shipment is very expensive.

Thanks again John.