R307S (not just R307) in esp32/8266 not working

I already had the user manual of the r307s:

but when i connect the vcc to either 3.3 or external 5v and gnd, it just blinks once and then off. it should be continous light right? how can i trouble shoot this? thank you guys

It sounds like a power issue! The R307S should stay lit if it's receiving a stable voltage. First, double-check your wiring to ensure VCC and GND are properly connected. If you're using a 3.3V source, try switching to a stable 5V supply and see if that helps. You can also measure the voltage at the module to confirm it's getting the right power. If you're powering it through a microcontroller, make sure it can handle the current draw. If the light still won’t stay on, do you notice any heating or unusual behavior? That might give more clues!

Yeah, I tried even the constant 5v pin from my HW131 module to power my r307s. and yes, it's still the same. I even tried the logic level shifter, and it still blinks only once and then never again. I'm pretty sure that the manual I got is the exact r307s that i have right now. But yeah, I'm not quite sure how to make this thing run

Yeah, I tried even the constant 5v pin from my HW131 module to power my r307s. and yes, it's still the same. I even tried the logic level shifter, and it still blinks only once and then never again. I'm pretty sure that the manual I got is the exact r307s that i have right now. But yeah, I'm not quite sure how to make this thing run

According to last page of the manual 3.3V is output pin.
So only correct way of powering is 5V / GND on pins 1 / 2.

Yes, it's what I did. directly connecting the 3.3v pin of my esp32 to vcc and then ground. but I still get that blink at first, and then it's gone instantly.

Look at the image. I wrote 5V / GND (not 3.3V)

update: even if 5v it's not working. so i switched to my as608 scanner and worked just fine. maybe the r307 is faulty. i got my refund anyways