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What to do if a battery gets hot, swells or leaks, and the everyday rules for powering CircuitMess kits safely.

Battery and power safety

Common questions about the Synthia 2.0 build-it-yourself synthesiser, sampler and drum machine.

CircuitMess Synthia 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Solder-free kit building a working remote-controlled Rimac Nevera replica, driven by the Time Attack Controller and codable in C++ or blocks.

CircuitMess Rimac Nevera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harald, the Bluetooth speaker Wacky Robot kit.

CircuitMess Harald — Frequently Asked Questions

What is actually in each CircuitMess bundle, plus the Tools Pack, Silicone Work Mat and Protective Goggles.

CircuitMess Bundles — Frequently Asked Questions

DIY virtual pet kit for ages 7 and up, about 30 minutes to build, coded in CircuitBlocks or Python.

CircuitMess Codee 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Butter Bot's features, pre-assembled robot with hot-swap modules, phone pairing, coding options and what batteries it needs.

CircuitMess Butter Bot — Frequently Asked Questions

Beep Boop comes fully assembled. The four characters are Kirin, Miao Miao, Mochi and Tochi, and each takes 2 AAA batteries, included.

CircuitMess Beep Boop — Frequently Asked Questions

Only on speaker devices such as JayD, using the onboard settings menu; buzzer devices like Bit have fixed hardware volume.

My device's speaker is quiet. Can I make it louder?

No, use alkaline batteries; rechargeables supply 1.2V instead of 1.5V, causing dropped connections, dim screens and resets.

Can I use rechargeable batteries in my DIY kit?

Usually a calibration or firmware glitch, so restore the firmware, run a full charge cycle and try another cable.

Why does my device show "Battery Low" even when connected to USB?

Yes, but screens are optimised for indoor use and prolonged sun can damage components and battery life.

Can CircuitMess devices be used in direct sunlight?

DIY 8-bit retro games console kit for ages 7 up: about an hour to build, then code your own games.

CircuitMess Bit 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the ByteBoi 2.0 build-it-yourself retro games console.

CircuitMess ByteBoi 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Clockstar 2.0 build-it-yourself smartwatch.

CircuitMess Clockstar 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jay-D 2.0 build-it-yourself DJ mixer.

CircuitMess Jay-D 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wheelson 2.0, the camera-driven self-driving robot car kit.

CircuitMess Wheelson 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What a Wacky Robot Bit Expansion pack contains, and why you need a CircuitMess Bit console to use one.

Wacky Robot Bit Expansions — Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions about CircuitMess devices

Devices

Usually just a dirty tip; follow our cleaning video, and if it persists send us a video of the problem.

My soldering iron is not working. How can I fix it?

Use a damp microfibre cloth on acrylic and screen, isopropyl alcohol on the circuit board, never alcohol on acrylic.

How do I clean my device without damaging the electronics?

Clear a solder bridge with flux and a desoldering pump or wick, or reheat and drag the iron away.

I messed up a soldering joint and the solder is touching two pins. How do I fix it?

That is oxidation: clean the hot tip on brass wool or a damp sponge and re-tin with fresh solder.

What should I do if my soldering iron tip turns black and stops melting solder?

Adjustable goggles that shield your eyes from solder splashes and trimmed component legs; no certified safety-standard rating is published.

Protective Goggles — Frequently Asked Questions

Size, heat resistance, anti-static properties, flexibility and cleaning for the CircuitMess Silicone Work Mat.

Silicone Work Mat — Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Complete Workshop Bundle: Tools Pack, Silicone Work Mat and Protective Goggles, and when you need the Tools Pack.

Tools & Workshop Bundle — Frequently Asked Questions

Tools

Access documentation and support for our older, retired models that are no longer in production.

Legacy Devices

Applies to Nibble, a discontinued CircuitMess kit.

What’s the difference between ByteBoi and Nibble?

My screen does not work at all, what should I do?

My screen is not working properly, what should I do?

Nibble

Applies to the original Wheelson kit, not Wheelson 2.0.

My screen is not working/Camera is not detected! What should I do?

How to stop Wheelson's wheels coming off the axles, and how to get replacement wheels or axles.

Wheelson's wheels keep falling off! What should I do?

Frequently asked questions about Wheelson

Wheelson

Applies to the CircuitMess Batmobile, a discontinued kit.

Does Batmobile require soldering?

Frequently asked questions about Batmobile

Batmobile

Applies to the original ByteBoi kit, not ByteBoi 2.0.

My ByteBoi is not turning on

ByteBoi’s screen is not working! What should I do?

ByteBoi

Applies to the original Wacky Robots kits, not the Wacky Robot Bit Expansions.

My Wacky Robot is not working

Applies to the original Wacky Robots, not the Bit Expansions. What to do when a robot or part is missing from a bundle.

Something is missing from the kit / One Wacky Robot is missing from the bundle. How can I get the missing parts?

Applies to the original Wacky Robots, not the Bit Expansions. Guides are English only, but highly visual.

Do you have build guides for Wacky Robots in Croatian?

Frequently asked questions about Wacky Robots

Wacky Robots

Applies to Ringo (MAKERphone), a discontinued CircuitMess kit.

How do I turn Ringo on and off?

How do I insert SD/SIM card?

My SIM card is not being recognized

Applies to Ringo (MAKERphone), a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to send us if a component is missing from your kit.

I’m missing a component, what should I do?

I have soldered the pins and they’re not straight. What should I do?

My screen doesn't work, what should I do?

Applies to Ringo (MAKERphone), a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to do when a metal cap connector has come away from the board.

Metal cap connector came off and now I can’t solder anything on it. How can I fix this?

My Ringo can't connect to the network

Applies to Ringo (MAKERphone), a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to do if your Ringo's casing is broken, and when a replacement casing is free or charged.

I got my Ringo and the casing is broken. What should I do?

Applies to Ringo (MAKERphone), a discontinued CircuitMess kit. File formats and sample rate for putting your own music and images on Ringo.

How do I transfer music and images to Ringo?

What is the difference between 2G and 4G Ringo?

How do I get software updates for Ringo?

Ringo

Applies to Spencer, a discontinued CircuitMess kit.

Can I program Spencer to speak another language?

My Spencer is saying wrong location/time zone/etc. How can I fix it?

Do you have Spencer that speaks French/German/Spanish/Italian/etc.?

My Spencer won't connect to my Wi-Fi network

Applies to Spencer, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to check when Spencer will not start.

My Spencer does not work, what should I do?

What is the difference between Spencer and AIY/Alexa?

Applies to Spencer, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. Where to find the Spencer build guide, and how to tell which kit revision you have.

I can't find the correct build guide for my Spencer

Spencer

Jay-D is a DIY DJ mixtable with a display; Synthia is a sampler with a microphone for recording.

What’s the difference between Synthia and Jay-D?

Applies to the original Jay-D kit, not Jay-D 2.0. What to check when a Jay-D screen stays blank, and how to tell a good solder joint from a bad one.

My screen does not work, what should I do?

Jay-D loads songs from its micro SD card, not over USB. The accepted format is mono AAC at 24 kHz, and what "Not inserted!" and "Empty!" each mean.

How do I import songs onto my Jay-D?

What the two SD-card messages mean on Jay-D 2.0, and the exact audio format it accepts: mono AAC at 24 kHz on a FAT32 card.

My Jay-D 2.0 says "Empty!" or "Not inserted!"

Jay-D

Applies to MAKERbuino, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. MAKERbuino is discontinued. What support still exists if you own one.

Why can’t I purchase MarkerBuino anymore?

Applies to MAKERbuino, a discontinued CircuitMess kit.

Having problems with your MakerBuino and need a restart?

Applies to MAKERbuino, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to check when MAKERbuino is not working properly.

My MAKERbuino is not working properly

Applies to MAKERbuino, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to do about a broken micro USB charging port.

My MAKERbuino micro USB charging port is broken, how can I fix this?

Frequently asked questions about MAKERbuino

MAKERbuino

Applies to Armstrong, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. What to check when Armstrong will not start.

My Armstrong is not working!

Applies to Armstrong, a discontinued CircuitMess kit. Where to find the written Armstrong build guide and what it covers.

Is there a written build guide available?

Applies to Armstrong, a discontinued CircuitMess kit.

Why is Armstrong moving so slowly?

Armstrong

Applies to the original Clockstar kit, not Clockstar 2.0. What to check when a Clockstar will not start, and how to tell a good solder joint from a bad one.

My Clockstar is not working!

Frequently asked questions about Clockstar

Clockstar

How to report a component missing from your CircuitMess kit and get it sent to you free of charge.

I'm missing a component, what should I do?

Restore the firmware at code.circuitmess.com, check the solder joints and battery, then email us photos of the board.

My device is not working properly, what should I do?

Bit starts with Blocks, Bonk and Snake; connect a Wacky Robot and press A to unlock further games permanently.

I can't access all of the games on Bit

Two — every Chatter 2.0 box is a duo-pack containing two complete sets of hardware, so one purchase is enough.

How many Chatter devices are in one box?

Yes. Any number of Chatter units can message each other through the built-in contact book, not just the pair in your box.

Can I connect more than two Chatter devices together?

Chatter 2.0 reaches up to about 2 km with clear line of sight, and a few hundred metres in built-up areas.

What is the maximum signal range of Chatter 2.0?

No, Chatter 2.0 uses its own firmware and protocol, though its LoRa hardware can be tinkered into working.

Does Chatter 2.0 work with Meshtastic?

What to check when two Chatter 2.0 units will not connect, and the range you should realistically expect.

My Chatter 2.0 isn't connecting to the other unit. What should I check?

Common questions about the Chatter 2.0 encrypted wireless communicator kit.

CircuitMess Chatter 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatter 2.0

Chatter 2.0

The Mars Rover's AI is obstacle detection and autonomous navigation that you program yourself in CircuitBlocks, not preset behaviour.

What exactly does "AI-powered" mean for the Mars Rover?

DIY working model of NASA's Perseverance for ages 11 up: roughly 20 hours to build, radio remote control, Arduino-programmable.

NASA Mars Perseverance Rover — Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify a Mars Rover part by its code from the build guide, what to send us, and when a replacement is free or charged.

Ordering spare parts for the Mars Rover

What to check when a Mars Rover servo buzzes but does not turn, or a motor does nothing at all.

My Mars Rover's servos or motors don't move

There is no printed booklet in the box. How to download and print the Mars Rover build guide.

Printing the Mars Rover build guide

Frequently Asked Questions about NASA Perseverance Mars Rover

NASA Perseverance Mars Rover

Typically two to three days of normal use when new; heavy animations, LEDs and code drain it faster.

How long does the battery last on the Artemis Watch?

No, splash resistant only, with no sealed housing or IP68 rating; keep it away from rain, showers and swimming.

Is the Artemis Watch waterproof?

These straps fit the Artemis Watch 2.0 only, not the original DIY kit; woven nylon, quick-release pins, spot clean.

Artemis Watch Straps — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the NASA Artemis Watch 2.0, which ships fully assembled and ready to code.

NASA Artemis Watch 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

How Bluetooth pairing works on the Artemis Watch 2.0, and what to check when the watch and phone will not find each other.

Pairing your Artemis Watch 2.0 with a phone

Frequently Asked Questions about NASA Artemis Watch 2.0

NASA Artemis Watch 2.0

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