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Sorry about taking WAY too long to give a reply. From what I hear, the CHiP thinks you are trying to get it to do a command that is invalid because not all of the necessary accessories are connected. I don’t know what would be wrong with the SmartBall, but telling me where the issue began could help, and by “rebooting the CHiP“, I meant restarting it using the power switch. Try removing the wheels by twisting the front grey cover left, which displays a red color on the lock, and the wheel falls off. You can then remove dust or debris as necessary, and secure it by turning the cover to the right, making it display a green color. It does sound like the wheel’s propulsive parts are weak and struggle to turn the wheel on surfaces. You would need to open the wheel after removing it to replace the gear. I also heard from others that the app’s calibration function does not work most of the time when there is a problem.
My WowWee CHiP has been SMASHED. The front and hind legs are floppy to the point that gravity can rotate them. The right rubber ear has been severed from the plastic base. The left eye sometimes dims quite a bit. A part of the right eye also dims occasionally, but much less frequently. The rear motors make an unpleasant grinding sound when they move. When CHiP attempts to rise, the hind legs buckle with a loud *click*. CHiP can only find the SmartBall when placed directly on the magnet, and nothing else. And last, the speaker has dramatically decreased in volume without adjusting the volume control. Repairing the device would be next to impossible and incredibly costly.
My best guess is that the batteries are dead since two watches have the same problem. Try plugging them in. If the light flashes red, then this is the case. If you wait a minute or two, it should begin flashing purple to indicate charging. When done, it should remain purple without flashing.
It sounds like the legs jammed up. You could try this guide I made in an attempt to help.
Using a CHiP SmartBall or SmartBand with a CHiP connected can confuse MiPosaur and activate a TrackBall mode.
If an LED goes out or malfunctions on your CHiP, try getting it to change eye color, and see if it reverts. Then, try tapping and/or smacking the LED which is not working right. If this doesn’t work, you may have to open the head and replace the damaged/ malfunctioning LED board.
This does sound similar to what it is supposed to do, but the barking and sitting there do not. It likely did not fall over like it was supposed to. Running the front two wheels is done to get it back up. The legs move to simulate yoga. It seems to have skipped the first part.
I think you will have a breeze tearing down a WowWee MiPosaur. Only screws and a few connectors in this, besides one covered part or two!
I starred this guide because I like long guides, as well as well-organized ones. Yours is both! You’re welcome!
It’s almost a disassembly, probably quite hard to do. I did disassemble a MiPosaur, but some parts broke off. (!!!)
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