Why is there the camera points up, down or sideways?

The servo arm went on before the servo centered itself. Undo the tiny screw and pull the servo arm off. Power on with the servo plugged into pin 6 so it centers (step 31). Push the arm back on pointing straight and fix it again (step 32).

Updated 2026-10-27

SunFounder GalaxyRVR: the camera points up, down or sideways

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Short answer

The servo arm went on before the servo centered itself. Start with this: Undo the tiny screw and pull the servo arm off.

Why it happens

The servo arm went on before the servo centered itself.

How to fix it

Undo the tiny screw and pull the servo arm off.
Power on with the servo plugged into pin 6 so it centers (step 31).
Push the arm back on pointing straight and fix it again (step 32).

Check the step it comes from

Step 32 of 49

Fit the servo arm, then power off

Push the servo arm on pointing straight along the servo body, then fix it with the smallest screw from the servo pack. Then slide the power switch to OFF.

Check: The arm is fixed. The power light is off.

Common mistake: Turning the servo by hand after it centered. Push the arm straight on without twisting.

See this step in the full build guide

Still stuck?

Show the AI coach a photo

Open step 32 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 32 →

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