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Author Topic: FIX: Rottendog MPU089 batteries draining quickly and losing settings  (Read 4124 times)

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Ken Layton

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Problem: MPU089 runs the batteries down to dead overnite. All settings lost and you get the "Factory Settings Restored" message on the display.

Cure: Found diode D1 (located directly to the right of the lower red LED) was shorted. It's a type 1N4148. Truly a cheap fix.

« Last Edit: March 09, 2017, 12:56:07 pm by Ken Layton »