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ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4: the eyes point sideways

Researched by Riley Hart · based on ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4 build guide and docs · we may earn a commission

Short answer

The servo plug is backwards or the servo arm was turned by hand. Start with this: Check the servo plug is in Servo1 with brown on GND.

Why it happens

The servo plug is backwards or the servo arm was turned by hand.

How to fix it

  1. Check the servo plug is in Servo1 with brown on GND.
  2. Switch off and on so the servo centers itself.

Check the step it comes from

ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4 step 15: Plug in the servo
Step 15 of 29

Plug in the servo

Plug the servo's 3 wire plug into the port marked Servo1 on the expansion board. Brown wire to GND.

Servo cable

Check: Servo plug in Servo1. Brown wire on GND.

Common mistake: Plugging it in backwards. Check the wire colors match the pin labels.

See this step in the full build guide

Still stuck?

Show the AI coach a photo

Open step 15 in the free build tool, tap Stuck and take a photo. The coach checks it against that exact step and tells you what to change. 3 free questions per kit.

Open step 15 →

Other ELEGOO V4 problems

All 8 ELEGOO V4 problems and fixes · The full build guide

ELEGOO Smart Robot Car Kit V4.0About $66 to $80. Every part and tool in one box.
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Sources

Drawings by robotsforthat. ELEGOO Smart Robot Car V4 is a trademark of ELEGOO. We are not affiliated with ELEGOO.