Spyder AMG won't trip hammer.

[Daytonastreetlights]

I recently purchased a as-is AMG of eBay. The condition looked like it was used a few times then stored away till being put on eBay, so I was hoping there would be no issues beyond replacing o-rings that have gone gummy. Boards powers up and everything seems to function, but clapper isn't striking the sear to release the hammer. Not going to lie, I'm using a 9v and not the recommended 9.6v. Should I purchase some 9.6v batteries or do you guys think it might be something else? I've gotten away with 9v's for function tests in the past.

[Junglepeanut]

Is the clapper sticky? I am no expert on clapper markers but i have noticed with clappers that have sat a long time you need to break them free and get them moving for a while before they break back in

[scottieb]

Is the clapper sticky? I am no expert on clapper markers but i have noticed with clappers that have sat a long time you need to break them free and get them moving for a while before they break back in

This. Manually exercise the clapper and then try. I've had this happen on a number of occasions.

[Daytonastreetlights]

This. Manually exercise the clapper and then try. I've had this happen on a number of occasions.

Exercised the clapper a bit, and just seems like it isn't getting enough force to fully trip the sear. Sear movement manually seems fine, however does seem to take a little bit of force to trip. I will likely buy some 9.6v batteries, and atleast try to eliminate that potential variables since 9v batteries don't seem to have quite the same performance I remember the 9.6v batteries do.

[pghp8ntballer]

Rule #1 with any spyder electronic frame: make sure you are using true 9.6v rechargeable batteries. Yes you can get 9v rechargeables, but most of the time they output 8.4v, so make sure it’s a true 9.6v.

sometimes specific frames or non-Kingman frames (like the icon-e clones) will function with a regular 9v but that is more luck than design.

[scottieb]

Yes, if manually moving the clapper doesn't cut it then step #2 is to pop a 9.6v in there. 9v are (mostly) fine for testing the frames but if you're going to actually put it to use you'll want a 9.6v.

[OpusX]

Check the large capacitor on the board. If it is leaky thats your problem. Just solder in a new one and play on.

[Daytonastreetlights]

Check the large capacitor on the board. If it is leaky thats your problem. Just solder in a new one and play on.

We got ourselves a winner gentlemen. Capacitor for the board is cracked wide open at the top. Transplanted a board from another project and everything seems fine. I would like to fix up the board since replacement boards seem like something I would have to find secondhand, I've just never soldered a thing in my life.

[BrickHaus]

Its relatively easy, desoldering the old cap will be thehardest part. Just pay attenyion to polarity