gangstar making my vlocity hot

[el_chingoton13]

i just put in a gangstar chip in my vlocity and the metal part next to the switch is getting very hot im scared to leave it on because i dont want the chip to get burned up but has anybody experienced this?

[Mavrick]

What batteries are you using??

[el_chingoton13]

powerex nihm 9 volts

[Mavrick]

I got to ask but did you put the chip in the proper orentation for pin 1 of the IC?

[BoB]

Check you motor wires they are probable reverse. We have seen a few these and it is cool to watch them smoke.

[el_chingoton13]

how would i know if the wires are reversed and im pretty sure i have it in right the gangstar label should have the eyes at the bottom of it right

[Aznrevlazn]

yeah i burnt a board after installing a new gangstar chip. Iono what happened, i put it in the chip and turned it on to test it, worked fine, put it back together and a component burst to flames. Got a replacement and now it's working fine. I was using Powerex 9.6v's. I am guessing some boards can take it and some don't. There are also reports that Vlocities don't like anything over 18v's.

[el_chingoton13]

so i should look into getting a replacement?

[el_chingoton13]

or use regular 9 volt batteries?

[BoB]

The two we have seen had the wires that were attached to the battery reversed and we were only using standard 9v, no rechargeables.

[el_chingoton13]

alright so i got a new main board and im using regular duracell batteries so it seems to have been the rechargable batteries that i was using thatfried my board a viewloader rep said that some rechargables hold a higher charge then what they are supposed to and the vlocity is sensitive to that so yea

[lthg]

I know this is an old thread, but this is why I bought a VIRTUE CHIP. Its factory approved., in case something does go wrong. My VLocity spins like a champ with no issues.