# AVR Drone Hardware **URL:** https://forum.theavr.org/c/technical-support/avr-drone-hardware/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.theavr.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.theavr.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.theavr.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [PCC Power Surge Error](https://forum.theavr.org/t/pcc-power-surge-error/338)
**Author:** [@coachhodges](https://forum.theavr.org/u/coachhodges)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/pcc-power-surge-error/338 "2022-11-04T18:24:19Z")
We are attempting to flash our PCC. BOSSA and PCC firmware have been downloaded. When the PCC is plugged into a laptop via microUSB, the computer immediately gives an error message that says “A USB device has malfunction… --- ## [Servo questions](https://forum.theavr.org/t/servo-questions/296)
**Author:** [@IMT-1023A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/IMT-1023A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/servo-questions/296 "2022-10-31T21:53:58Z")
We have some questions about servos. Since the gimbal needs to move around to hit a specific point on a building, how do we make small adjustments to the direction that the lazer points. The joystick in the AVR GUI can o… --- ## [Jettison Wifi Cables](https://forum.theavr.org/t/jettison-wifi-cables/272)
**Author:** [@JNeaves](https://forum.theavr.org/u/JNeaves)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/jettison-wifi-cables/272 "2022-10-19T16:30:42Z")
We are not able to connect the Wifi Cables to the Wifi Adapter. They seem to large. --- ## [The Motors on Our drone won't spin](https://forum.theavr.org/t/the-motors-on-our-drone-wont-spin/228)
**Author:** [@GR21](https://forum.theavr.org/u/GR21)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/the-motors-on-our-drone-wont-spin/228 "2022-10-18T16:35:21Z")
Hello, the 2 CW and 2 CCW motors won’t spin on our drone. I was wondering if it was maybe an ESC problem but after I checked our ESC is calibrated. The Flight modes, radio, sensors, and airframe are all properly calibrat… --- ## [Drone not able to take off/Propeller trouble](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-not-able-to-take-off-propeller-trouble/187)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Mathews\_1000A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Ryan_Mathews_1000A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-not-able-to-take-off-propeller-trouble/187 "2022-10-15T18:10:20Z")
Hello all, we just got our drone’s software up and running and did our first test flight in stabilized flight mode today. The only issue was that we weren’t able to get the drone off the ground, and the props had some…is… --- ## [Master Airscrew Propellers Wont Fit](https://forum.theavr.org/t/master-airscrew-propellers-wont-fit/237)
**Author:** [@mlallen](https://forum.theavr.org/u/mlallen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/master-airscrew-propellers-wont-fit/237 "2022-10-08T22:08:20Z")
Hello our Master Airscrew Propellers wont fit on the AVR drone.The top small nut wont screw on to the drone. --- ## [Drone Motors not accelerating properly](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-motors-not-accelerating-properly/232)
**Author:** [@Ag3ntOran6e](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Ag3ntOran6e)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-motors-not-accelerating-properly/232 "2022-10-06T20:41:55Z")
One of our teams is having a problem with the drone motors. We arm the drone, we move the left joystick up and the motors just stay at the same speed. When we take the propellers off, and we put the left joystick all th… --- ## [Drone can't take off - Checkpoint 3](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-cant-take-off-checkpoint-3/217)
**Author:** [@Ag3ntOran6e](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Ag3ntOran6e)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/drone-cant-take-off-checkpoint-3/217 "2022-10-06T20:12:34Z")
We are trying to fly the drone at Checkpoint 3 for position mode, and we cannot take off. We start the server on the jetson. we connect to QGC. Everything works. We flip the correct switches (before flight) and it all wo… --- ## [Continuity Testing](https://forum.theavr.org/t/continuity-testing/215)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Mathews\_1000A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Ryan_Mathews_1000A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/continuity-testing/215 "2022-10-06T12:37:47Z")
Hello all, our team encountered an issue today. After soldering the cables onto the PDB, we ran the continuity tests that the documentation said to run, and we were only able to get the beeping to occur when we connected… --- ## [Prop guard CAD file](https://forum.theavr.org/t/prop-guard-cad-file/219)
**Author:** [@tghelmbrecht](https://forum.theavr.org/u/tghelmbrecht)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/prop-guard-cad-file/219 "2022-10-05T19:09:15Z")
Hello, we broke one of our prop guards. We have a laser cutter and acrylic, so could I please have the link to the drawing for the prop guards so we can cut more? Thank you --- ## [Motors not spinning at same speed?](https://forum.theavr.org/t/motors-not-spinning-at-same-speed/198)
**Author:** [@IMT-1023A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/IMT-1023A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/motors-not-spinning-at-same-speed/198 "2022-09-29T21:26:01Z")
Two of our motors seem to not be spinning as fast as the other two. We think the motors are the problem because we tried switching the “bad” motors around the drone, and when we fly it, the drone will lean to whatever si… --- ## [Forgot to Use Washer for Motor Mounting](https://forum.theavr.org/t/forgot-to-use-washer-for-motor-mounting/172)
**Author:** [@roboroberts](https://forum.theavr.org/u/roboroberts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/forgot-to-use-washer-for-motor-mounting/172 "2022-09-28T13:38:15Z")
Hello, We realized that we attached the motors to the carbon fiber arms without using the M3 washers under the screws. Is this something we need to fix? With the Loctite, I don’t know the chances of getting the screws … --- ## [Battery Problem](https://forum.theavr.org/t/battery-problem/184)
**Author:** [@Ag3ntOran6e](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Ag3ntOran6e)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/battery-problem/184 "2022-09-26T15:25:20Z")
Hello. We have a problem with one of our teams batteries. The red wire came out of the plug that helps charge it, but it wont go back in because the prong broke off. Anyway of getting a replacement? --- ## [My AVR drone doesn’t have enough lift to fly](https://forum.theavr.org/t/my-avr-drone-doesn-t-have-enough-lift-to-fly/168)
**Author:** [@Phoenixfire14](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Phoenixfire14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/my-avr-drone-doesn-t-have-enough-lift-to-fly/168 "2022-09-20T20:10:21Z")
My drone doesn’t lift off the ground but the propellers are in the right spot spinning the right way --- ## [Peripheral Drone Assembly](https://forum.theavr.org/t/peripheral-drone-assembly/138)
**Author:** [@Jackson](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/peripheral-drone-assembly/138 "2022-09-16T15:20:11Z")
Hey guys. Our team has been at a stopping point for a little under a week now, waiting for the Peripheral Drone Assembly section to be released. It was promised in the Github documentation and we expected it to be releas… --- ## [Late Content in Bell AVR Documentation](https://forum.theavr.org/t/late-content-in-bell-avr-documentation/93)
**Author:** [@AveryLJ](https://forum.theavr.org/u/AveryLJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/late-content-in-bell-avr-documentation/93 "2022-09-08T21:55:09Z")
We are working through the documentation and we noticed that some of the content is still not available, do you have any idea on when it will be updated? Pages not updated: Advanced Drone Assembly Stabilized Flight Te… --- ## [3D printed battery tray](https://forum.theavr.org/t/3d-printed-battery-tray/90)
**Author:** [@IMT-1023A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/IMT-1023A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/3d-printed-battery-tray/90 "2022-09-06T17:34:07Z")
We cant seem to find the 3D print file for the battery tray, does anyone know where it is or have a link to the file? --- ## [SMA to U.FL Cable incompatible with Wifi Card](https://forum.theavr.org/t/sma-to-u-fl-cable-incompatible-with-wifi-card/80)
**Author:** [@coachharrison](https://forum.theavr.org/u/coachharrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/sma-to-u-fl-cable-incompatible-with-wifi-card/80 "2022-09-02T17:15:27Z")
Hello, It appears the SMA to U.Fl cable connection points are too large for the wifi card. See the attached photo. Please advise, thank you! Team 1005A [Previous page](https://forum.theavr.org/c/technical-support/avr-drone-hardware/9.md)