I have a problem with 2 Baby Orangutans (328P).
Both of them are mounted in different circuits, initially they worked but now they don’t run the programs anymore.
Let me give a few examples:
The circuit worked until suddenly it stopped.
After that it started the program randomly, once it worked, twice not…etc
Now it works only if i change the power supply (form a battery to a PSU for example) for a few seconds and after it stops. Also it works if i let it without power for a minute or so.
I unplugged the orangutan from my circuit and put it to a new one with only VIN (8V) and GND. It cannot be programmed (gives error on Entering Programming mode) it cannot do anything.
This is the same for 2 of them…in different circuits they are doing the same thing.
Yes, they stop emitting light.
Sorry, no sleep last night because of this problem and way to much coffee.
Now i think i found at least a part of the problem. I tried to clean it with a a clean brush.
And it start working. But i cannot see any thing on it. Is it possible for something to enter under the SMD components? Just guessing.
It sounds like you might be shorting something together and drawing a lot of current, turning off the programmer. Can you post a picture of your setup and any schematics or wiring descriptions you have.
