I wind it up and it just dies after three or four seconds... what am I doing wrong??
1139716
When you first wind it up you can rotate it a full rotation, maybe two, against the spring. When you release it that should make it start spinning nice and fast. What I tell people to do is hold it so the spinner is facing down, and imagine there is a laser pointing straight down from the bottom. Without moving your arm, only your wrist, start slowly drawing circles on the floor with the imaginary laser pointer. You will feel resistance against that motion. Push against that resistance as you rotate your wrist and rotate faster and you will be able to speed up the gyro and get the forearm workout you are looking for. When you first wind it up you can rotate it a full rotation, maybe two, against the spring. When you release it that should make it start spinning nice and fast. What I tell people to do is hold it so the spinner is facing down, and imagine there is a laser pointing straight down from the bottom. Without moving your arm, only your wrist, start slowly drawing circles on the floor with the imaginary laser pointer. You will feel resistance against that motion. Push against that resistance as you rotate your wrist and rotate faster and you will be able to speed up the gyro and get the forearm... » Read More When you first wind it up you can rotate it a full rotation, maybe two, against the spring. When you release it that should make it start spinning nice and fast. What I tell people to do is hold it so the spinner is facing down, and imagine there is a laser pointing straight down from the bottom. Without moving your arm, only your wrist, start slowly drawing circles on the floor with the imaginary laser pointer. You will feel resistance against that motion. Push against that resistance as you rotate your wrist and rotate faster and you will be able to speed up the gyro and get the forearm workout you are looking for. « Show Less
1139717
When you first wind it up you can rotate it a full rotation, maybe two, against the spring. When you release it that should make it start spinning nice and fast. What I tell people to do is hold it so the spinner is facing down, and imagine there is a laser pointing straight down from the bottom. Without moving your arm, only your wrist, start slowly drawing circles on the floor with the imaginary laser pointer. You will feel resistance against that motion. Push against that resistance as you rotate your wrist and rotate faster and you will be able to speed up the gyro and get the forearm workout you are looking for.
1139718
Are you sure your winding it enough? Try putting it on a glass surface, after you wind it by hand, and tighten it a bit more. Also after lifting it make very pronounced/bigger circles with your hand to keep the gyro going. You might think it's not working properly, but keep trying you'll get the hang of it.
1139719
I had mine a week (not an autostart model) and could not get it going. The company told me rotate my wrist in small circles like stirring a pot, slowly at first. Once I got the feeling, I could do it every time easily.
1139720
You need to build up the weighted ball's momentum. Once the ball starts spinning, slowly rotate the NSD with your wrist or forearm (this is a forearm exercise) until you feel pressure being generated from the consistent gyroscopic spinning. Once you start feeling weight and pressure coming from the ball, increase the speed of the rotation and attempt to either maintain the speed or go faster for a few minutes.
734270
I'd take it outside and use a can of air or a compressor. Check to see what mfr recommends first. Unplug it first, naturally
1520202
That's a problem. There must be something wrong w/the hand held device or the coptor. Send it back!
558463
Same thing here! I asked the seller for a solution.None! And once in a life time it turns off. Why? How? I have no clue. Crazy! I think it is basic manifacturinig defect
179759
It's either defective, you missed one of the connections or maybe not connected good enough. If all is good, I'd send it back. Theres alot of good tutorials on the tube..
426057
Mine worked as soon as I plugged it in. If you do not feel cool air coming up through the opening in the table, there may be a short in the fan system. This is just my guess.
1147799
Hold the power button on the left side of the clip up and continue to hold it up for 30 seconds, then push the power on buttun up once and see if it powers on. Charge the clip connecting it to a laptop or desktop with the USB cable that came with the clip rather than using 12V DC for 2 or 3 hours. Try holding the power button up for 30 seconds before charging the clip with the USB and after charging the clip with the USB and then push the power on button once to see if it powers on. You just need to try different things to see if it works. If these do not help, I think the player may have been died and you need to purchase a new player.
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Well thanks a whole lot. I was having the same problem and was prepared to buy another camera since I have had mine for a few years and read how much it was going to cost to evaluate the problem. I smacked mine as well and it works. Will blow out with a can of air as well.
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Make sure it's plugged in and has full power (try another plug maybe?). I tried once pushing it down before it was plugged in and it wouldn't stay down. If you're sure it has power then it's defective.
728733
I have the same problem on two I have. The exception is they only run 4 seconds. I talked to Moultrie CS and they said there is a reset button on the timer. Haven't looked yet because they are in the woods. Give them a call. Maybe they will get after it if there are more calls received.
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I only had to plug it in. Try it in 3 different locatoons. If it's still dead, contact the seller.
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Try a different battery than the one that was in it and the one you replaced. If that doesn't work make certain the 2 posts are inserted as far as they will go. Now, a problem my niece had, on the wheel with all the balls. Make certain they are equally spaced. I think if the balls are to close together it throws the balance off. One wheel will turn to allow you to do this. If this doesn't correct the problem send it back to Amazon. Note: I stopped using mine because a battery only lasts about 3 months and there is no on/off switch for times when you don't want it running. It's a bother to always remove the batter. Try a different battery than the one that was in it and the one you replaced. If that doesn't work make certain the 2 posts are inserted as far as they will go. Now, a problem my niece had, on the wheel with all the balls. Make certain they are equally spaced. I think if the balls are to close together it throws the balance off. One wheel will turn to allow you to do this. If this doesn't correct the problem send it back to Amazon. Note: I stopped using mine because a battery only lasts about 3 months and there is no on/off switch for times when you don't want it running. It's a bother to... » Read More Try a different battery than the one that was in it and the one you replaced. If that doesn't work make certain the 2 posts are inserted as far as they will go. Now, a problem my niece had, on the wheel with all the balls. Make certain they are equally spaced. I think if the balls are to close together it throws the balance off. One wheel will turn to allow you to do this. If this doesn't correct the problem send it back to Amazon. Note: I stopped using mine because a battery only lasts about 3 months and there is no on/off switch for times when you don't want it running. It's a bother to always remove the batter. « Show Less
1650423
Couple things that happened to me as well. Solution 1) did you use old batteries to charge it from the controler? If so, replace the batteries and charge again. Also the second time that happened there was some fiber wrapped around the rotor that I had to remove. Other than that, I think it's the best flyer for the price on the market. Hope this helps.
878540
I'd say something is definitely wrong if your Pulse only lasts 14 hours. Have you tried upgrading the software? Otherwise, I'd exchange it or get a replacement from Withings as already suggested.
1876670
Fortunately for me (I guess) mine failed on the very first use so I returned it for a refund. I would try returning it to Amazon and hope they will refund your money. I think, though, it is beyond their normal refund time.
448761
Send it back as quick as possible. You've already had it work longer than mine ever did.
265905
I tried the same thing and it died after about 30 minutes and never worked again. Do not buy. Hope this answers your question.