Litter robot should pay you for this new find especially if they incorporate this in a new design.

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I wish, all smiles, but yes!

@jenniferyount7494

Жыл бұрын

Litter Robot should pay for all the crappy $450 3 series that are useless.

Thank you SO much! I got my first Pinch alert & panicked. And the bag secret is awesome. I was under the impression that the bag could not go over the sides. You just completely saved me some cleaning. 😊

@shallahk8403

20 күн бұрын

Yes! The bag idea is the best, wish I’d tried it years ago.. makes cleaning so easy! I found a much better bag recently than what’s in the video, though it doesn’t have the nice scent, but a bit thicker and less likely to tear, cheap too. Amazon: Waikas Trash Bags 8 Gallon, Medium Garbage Bags, No Flaps/Ties,1.31Mil Thickness, 55cm*70cm, 9.35g/pcs, Pack of 36 Count, Unscented, Black www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXYVFBD/ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_J6EEHG8WQQ68XS23ZFQH_2 I’m so glad the pinch detector trick helped as well! Thank you very much for comment, it brightens my day :)

These are awesome tips and tricks I have never thought of! Thanks for making my litter robot use (and mostly my cat's use) more enjoyable!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I was recently gifted a used LR3 Open Air. Having had the LR2 for several years, I was excited to try it (there's a whole set of new cats now). Just 3 days in, I started having the fast blinking yellow light on a regular basis. It brought back memories as to why I had stopped using my LR2. After watching this video and incorporating your fix, I'm happy to see it appears to be back to working properly. Thanks to you and the wonders of KZread for getting this information to me. #litterrobot incorporate this fix!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

:))) ! Glad it helped you, and thanks so much for your comment. I learn so much myself on KZread, great idea place.

Wow. Great idea. Will definitely do this as I just had to replace the pinchers, DFI kit & circuit board for this very issue. However, my nit is 6 years old & LR sent me the parts for free. Excellent customer service. Cannot live without my litter robot.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

I agree completely!!

This is good for a temporary fix!. What I found to be a long term maintenance solution is to either replace or clean the pinch detect contacts and once done install them and use a generous glob of petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to encapsulate completely the contact points of the switch. This protects the contact points from moisture and debris. Now the glob will over time collect dust and debris, but this is of no issue because its on the outside all the while the contact points are clean on the inside. The pinch detect system works as it should with no failures!. I've done this to my 3 LR3's well over a year ago and I've stopped having errant pinch detect issues!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

This is a long term fix. I’d rather have contacts protected with electrical tape, then a big glob of grease that collects litter dust and debri. It’s a fix yes, but not necessarily better, plus who has this dielectric grease on hand? My fix has been well over a year as well, no problems. Not temporary at all. I appreciate your comment, but dislike Monday morning quarterbacks who could take the time and make their own how to.

@mikeshowtoandthings

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 Its not an issue of whos workaround is better, the truth be told both of our approaches to the issue are just that, workarounds to a situation presented to us. But the real issue is why Automated Pet products (Now Whisker) didn't allow their R&D to use a moisture proof micro switch instead of the current setup in their final iteration of the product?. Why?, because the bean counters in the accounting department didn't want to loose any potential profitability and a 10 cent per unit switch (Wholesale) in the end was going to cost millions in comparison to a fraction of a cent per unit stamped and plated pieces of sheet metal that the product is exposed to while in use! (planned obsolescence perhaps??, Hmmm?! but I digress!). I forgot to mention in my previous comment one of the main reasons I use a petroleum jelly or a dielectric grease on the contact points is simply because the Pinch detect switch not only is subjected to direct exposure to litter, the dust it generates as you adequately demonstrated in your video, but because of the high moisture environment the entire bottom half of the base unit is subjected to due to the waste collecting in the waste drawer. The petroleum jelly is a moisture barrier!!! no moisture or dust and debris directly making contact on the electrical connections?, no further corrosion causing problems to the connection points!! Just like the plastic shield you have employed on the top of the base unit, the petroleum jelly is also a sacrificial material doing a specific duty, so far the petroleum jelly solution is holding up well with no reapplication for well over a year now. This highly corrosive situation the LR's are exposed to also causes the inadequately applied conformal coating on the DFI board sets to protect against moisture intrusion to become intermittent and or fail. What happened is the trapped moisture collected on the pins of the MCP23008-E-SS 8-Bit I/O expander chip on the Emitter board of the DFI, this corroded the high silver content of the solder causing them to electrically disconnect. As you probably know this causes the dreaded false drawer full indication and pinch detect errors as well. Before Whisker came out with the V2 replacement DFI that addresses the moisture intrusion issue, I was repairing the failed DFI's by cleaning and re-soldering the chip pins and applying an adequate moisture barrier to the repaired area. The repaired DFI's to this day are still doing their job as intended without any further failures! But again!, another work around!, But no matter what the workaround may be?, if it works? ya cant argue with success!

@ethandumas6937

3 ай бұрын

​@mikeshowtoandthings can you please make a video of how and where exactly you apply the petroleum jelly?

Great idea! I've been having the pinch error for months now. I've even replaced the entire sensor, which fixed the issue for a few months only for it to come back. Just last weekend I went on a short trip and temporarily replaced the LR with a traditional litter box. I did that because I couldn't risk the pinch error occurring while I wasn't home, as this error can't be solved via the app (turning the unit off/on) and where the globe is usually stuck mid-cycle (rendering it unusable). Fingers crossed this trick solves my pinch error too and I can go back to trusting the LR while I"m way!

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

It did for me, reduced error occurrences by huge degree unless the error was due to dust, or corrosion or movement of pinch detector terminal springs. I’ve also replaced the terminals and cleaned them, and removed any corrosion 3 different times. Recently I decided to try out bypassing the pinch detect sensor as I kept having error even though no debri was on sensor, most likely in need of another terminal replacement which is such a huge hassle. I did it 4 days ago on one robot and so far so good, no more pinch error. I plan to post the video possibly. But can send directly to you if you want it sooner. The only way a cat can get stuck is if it climbs into the litter robot when it’s completely upside down with the black rubber collapsing into the bottom and they manage to put a paw into the poop exit square cutout as the unit is turning, which my cats would never do, I can’t imagine any cat wanting to go into this thing as it’s turning. If you want the video of how I did it, you can send a request to my email. Or reply here with your email address. Squirrelnote@gmail.com

OMG……I’m going to have to try this plastic bag trick for the sensor. It’s been driving me crazy. Thanks for posting this helpful trick.

@shallahk8403

3 ай бұрын

I have another video after I figured out this bag trick. It’s much better, bypasses this error completely but disables trip sensor which is only an issue if your cat is the kind that would stay inside a rotating litter robot. But I explain it at the video start. Let me know if you can’t find it and want to see it.

@Felony7777

3 ай бұрын

Just watched the other one and left a comment. Lol. I’m definitely going to do the bypass. Thanks again.

Great and creative ideas which address the big issues with these litter robots. I’ll be much happier with it now! Thank you!!

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! And glad to hear it’ll be helpful. Keep in mind the metal pinchers sometimes get moved or bent a bit out of alignment, or corrodes or gets to dusty and the contact doesn’t occur and if that happens you’ll get the same error even using the plastic cover trick, but the cover trick stops the litter debri issue completely and reduces the pinch error occurrences dramatically. Recently I disabled the detector all together when I found the metal ends slightly bent and not connecting. I just determined this safety wasn’t needed with my cats as they won’t go near the robot when it’s in motion and had no need for this safety feature that requires a lot of in depth fix adjustments and is truly a pain sometimes. Made another video about that and it works even better if it’s appropriate for your cat.

Thank you soooooooo much. I've had mine for a lil over a year and that pesky yellow light was driving me crazy. You are a life saver ❤

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

So glad the video helped you!! So much easier to love this machine when it works? Right! Lol ❤️👍

This saved me from going crazy! I have 3 robots (2 gray and 1 white) I literally only have this issue with the white one. Constantly! I was beginning to think it was completely faulty! Thank you for this fix!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you!! Mine have been going strong for months now, not a single error. Wish I tried this years ago, lol! Love my Robots even more now. Thanks for your comment! ❤️

Thank you so much for your multiple, helpful suggestions in one video! Much appreciated!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love. Hugs to you!

BRILLIANT!!! I have been struggling with the flashing yellow light issue! I had been cleaning the fuzzy stuff but had not thought about covering it! Thank You!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! It greatly decreases time between cleanings for sure. Also I have a video for a permanent anti pinch bypass of this error if your cat is not the type to climb into the box when it’s turning.

Excellent idea! Robot litter should already come up with protective cover but hopefully this will work...

I’m sorry I should’ve looked to see if there was another video before I commented on your other one! I fixed it! Thank you for this little trick. My litter robot has been driving me insane with the yellow blinking light.

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I just sent you info then checked here and saw your reply. That’s great!! It’s helped me immensely, usually lasts for me about 6 months, just depends on if anything gets behind it, but easy to untape top, clean trim old tape and retape, but very rarely dies this need to be done. Pinch detectors can get rusty or dirty too.. those are the little metal clips, clean them, use a mail file if rusted, or replace with new.. it’s a pain but that helps if its not litter debri causing your issue.

Thank you for this! You have blown my mind! I've had my LR3 for about 2 years and never thought to put the bag that way! (Nor have I deep cleaned it...) This has saved me so much extra cleaning! Thank you!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I love feedback. I hated the bag part of this robot, it truly sucked. Hated the tabs and the bit that went down the side, and the cost for the bags. I was so happy when I tried it this way after hunting for the right size bag for so long. Just wanted to share it so others could love their robot more :)! Have a wonderful new year! Best to you and your cat or cats!

Thank You!! for posting this fix. The pinch detector has been such a huge problem. Otherwise, I am happy with the LR. Your fix is fantastic.

@shallahk8403

Ай бұрын

That’s so nice of you to say, really love the comments and people letting me know it helped. Thanks!

Your tips made a huge difference for me! Thank you!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Thank you so much for your comment =^.^=

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been having issues with my LR3.. I did the ziplock bag taping method and it worked right away. My LR wasn’t cycling for two weeks.. I was becoming desperate. I almost got a regular litter. Thank you so much ❤

@shallahk8403

18 күн бұрын

You’re so welcome! Later I figured out a way to just bypass the pinch detector all together. Did it about 2 years ago on both of my Robots. No more issues. I don’t have to clean or cover anything like I did in this video. I used the ziplock technique for sometime.. but then started having issues and found my pinch detector metal pieces were just a little bent and truly had the smallest gap between them where they didn’t touch, causing the issue.. so instead of replacing them, reshaping them.. so they touched, I cleaned them and taped together with electric tape. No more issues. This prevents the pinch detector spot in the litter shoot from stopping movement of globe, but my cats don’t go in robot when it’s moving or upside down with rubber hanging down, plus robot is supposed to stop if it senses weight.. so I made this fix 2 years ago and never another problem, no ziplock needed or worry it’ll stay in place. The ziplock is great if you have a new cat or kitten til you’re sure they won’t go in robot when it’s cycling. This bypass fix is in my video collection, If you’re interested :) Thanks for your comment! So glad it helped you ❤️

Thank you!!! I didn't know what was wrong with the box. I cleaned all the liter out of that area and utilized your idea so that it won't happen again in the future!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Glad this helped you! Thank you for your comment :)

🤦 why haven't I found you sooner?! You are a star!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. What a nice complement! Cheers to you and your robot. Glad my video helped. ❤️😁

Thank you, I was having problems with flashing yellow light issue. Instructions on their website wasn't helpful. Your solution worked a treat!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m so glad :) Mine are still going strong no more frequent error issue. So seems to be a long term solution.

Fantastic! I saw your other video. Just found this one! I really tried the bag over the sensor but could never get it to work. I think I can do it now! Thanks for making this second one!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

The bag one I left out the step to tape the bottom of bag up underneath plastic tab. IT can roll with globe movement if you don’t. Glad you found another way with newer video.

I share you videos all the time. so good. thanks!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Hugs 🤗!!

All of these tips and tricks are amazing 🤩! Thank you so much!!!!

@shallahk8403

5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I also later figured out a bypass for turning off that yellow debri alert, so no need for baggies and tape. Works great :) I have it in my video collection. Thanks for your comments! Appreciate them

These tips are genius level. So glad I stumbled upon this video. Thanks!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks! Love your feedback, made my day. This fixed my issue for over a year, then I came up with a permanent fix, though it does take away the pinch protection default. But my cats never go into the moving robot so the trip detector issue wasn’t needed. Anyway, if you want to skip the plastic cover idea and make it permanent. Check this out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ2nrKmmg8yvm7w.html Cheers

@bradbergmann254

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 You're welcome! I'm getting the rubber bands and 8 gal bags delivered in a few days. Hopefully I'll remember how you tied the bands, otherwise I can watch the video again. Cheers 😉

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

You can use smaller ones too, just loop them together or tie ends together :)

Love how you set up the bag. Very clever!

@shallahk8403

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for these tips you’re very creative in coming up with solutions for this thing. They are so expensive and it is frustrating when they don’t work well. I am experiencing my first litter robot and having the blinking light issue with it not returning back to normal I will try the fix for the sensor. Also love the bag idea I will be doing that

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kindra!! glad these tips might help you, they sure did me after I figured them out a few years into my owning my Robots!! Be sure to make sure you can fix your sensor with the cleaning, checking for alignment and making sure no corrosion. If fixing all those works and robot resumes normal action then this permanent fix is for you! So you don’t have to clean or take apart again. Sometimes the circuit board can go bad though and if that’s the case this fix won’t help until the circuit board or a possible connector issue is fixed. Just fyi, it’s good to try the usual fix for this issue as I wrote above then if all is good you can do the permanent and not be wasting your time. Cheers!! Thanks for your comment, and YES!! the bag idea is the best to make the clean ups super easy!

Thank You SOOOOO MUCH! I've been fighting this darn yellow light for months. I've deep cleaned and it'll work for a few days and then yellow light again. I can't wait to try this.... before I lose my darn mind! :)

@highstepnightowl

10 ай бұрын

You may still need a replacement sensor. Customer service will send you a new one for free and the Litter Robot yt channel has videos showing how to install. Her hacks will prevent it from going bad again so do both!

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

They’re easy to clean, no need to replace really. And the hacks are to prevent dust debri, contact and bending issues that affect how the sensors work and having to clean them so often to keep robot running smoothly, it’s ridiculous and annoying. This fixes the issue all together.

Thank you! I actually stopped using bags because getting them in was such a hassle. I just dumped the clumps from the drawer into a lined trash can, but that was always tricky. Now I can use bags again! 😁👍

@shallahk8403

7 ай бұрын

That’s Awesome! I was so happy too when I thought to try it and it worked!!

This was a great video! Thanks for the ideas. I’ve subscribed to your channel !

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love the sensor idea. I think I tried this before and forgot to replace it awhile back so I'm glad I saw this video to remind me to do this again. I've been having issues with mine stopping mid cycle a lot lately. I'm deep cleaning mine today. I'm completely taking it apart for the first time and removing the rubber layer and cleaning the inside as well. So I'm learning new ways to deep clean this. Once I get it back together I will take that ziplock baggie and place it over the sensor area again and hope that fixes the issue. I also recently just got a second Litter Robot for my room for my single cat. Bought a refurbished unit this time around. Opted out of the connect version cause I rarely use it for the other one. My cat took to the Litter Robot instantly. She's always been good about accumulating to new litter boxes over the years. I figured I'd test it out on her(powered off first). Not a single issue. She's so dang good. The others we got the first Litter Robot for took quite a while to get them used too it. Anyway, I do ramble. I also see you use the rubber band idea across the tray! LOL! I do the same thing! Glad to see there are so many good lil fixes out there these issues! Such a great community out there! Thanks again for you input!!! It's so appreciated!! Much kitty love to you!!!l God Bless!!

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

Love your sharing! Glad you like the idea. It worked really really well for me for years. Recently I disabled the pinch detector all together as I saw no need for it, and hated having to take apart the robot to replace the corroded metal pieces that also seem to get moved out of contact frequently too.. such a hassle. But only a good option if your cat doesn’t go in box when it’s in motion. But doing so has worked well for my 4 cats and now never ever do I get an error. Cheers!

@rogerenyart2066

2 жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 Yes, I was thinking of doing the same thing. I'm now having issues with the box thinking it's full and It's not. They are sending me new sensors and new pinch. I might just remove it all together to prevent this issue from happening again. 🙂

Great tips, Thank you!

Thank you so much for these wonderful tips. I have been using Walmart brand medium bags with draw strings on one of mine & the good scent on the other. Now I know a better way to keep the good scent bags in place. For my litter trap issue, I just brush off the litter from the area you showed with a small brush. I don’t receive many trapped litter alerts. I will use your method for IDing when I cleaned the boxes! Thanks again!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I found an even better way to stop litter debri errors. Mine were much less with the ziplock trick, but the metal contact strips move, me one dust, get corroded and I hated taking apart the robot to fix them repeatedly. I have a new fix now where they stay permanently attached and all the debri or dust in the world won’t set off the blinking yellow light error. See my other video if you’re interested, though sounds like yours isn’t as much trouble as mine was, mine would have to be cleaned nearly daily.. but I have 4 cats so maybe that’s why :) I’m so glad the bag trick was helpful to you. You can also string a few rubber bands together to get the same effect if you don’t have a large one. Thanks so much for your comment!

Wow, this is great. Thank you for this idea.

@shallahk8403

6 ай бұрын

So welcome!! 🤗

Outstanding Video. I’m having the Yellow Blinking Light. Arrgh I called Litter Robot REPS and they told me to clean the pinch mechanism with a tooth bush. Problem was not fixed. My Litter Robot was under warranty so they sent me a repair kit out. Love your the family about taping a bag to protect pinch. Brilliant. Thanks for the great helpful Video.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

It works great! Lasts months. Sometimes if robot is stuck in an odd spot too long or for other reasons, the metal pieces that touch on the pinch detectors can just slightly be bent out of shape and may have the slightest spacing and not touch, so be sure to check this too and for corrosion as well. OON e it works good, then the plastic works great, tape bottom of plastic too as I forgot this in the video! Also made a video to bypass the whole pinch detector sensor all together so you never ever get this error, but depends on your cat and if you think they wouldn’t enter litter robot when it’s moving or upside down.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

Thank you for your help l just got it. Few months ago. And I knew is gonna need service . your advice is pretty good

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I also have a video that is a pet ant error bypass but only look into that after you’ve had it awhile :) it’ll reduce the upkeep/service needs to a huge degree.

Great video & ideas! Thank you 💜

@shallahk8403

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, truly appreciate the comment. 😁

Cool trick on the pinch detector, thanks!

@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!! It saves so much hassle that the dang pinch detector causes.

Thank you so much for your videos!!

@shallahk8403

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

This helped me so much! Thank you

@shallahk8403

4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad!! It’s good to hear. ❤️

Thank you so much for this! My sensor keeps doing that so I’m gonna try your idea . I like your bag idea too !

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Hope it helps you, sure did for me. Be sure to clean glove and base contacts too, and behind and front of clear lenses over the drawer indicators just to rule those issues out too before taking this step. :) cheers

Thank you so much, this solved my problem after I cleaned my litter robot and had a flashing yellow light. Altho I did not take the pinch dectors out I wraped a piece of tin foil between the two and it worked.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Good idea! But watch for corrosion at contact points as moisture may still get in. Glad to know this fix idea helped you!

Ingenious! Running to rebag my Robot now!

@shallahk8403

5 ай бұрын

Too funny! Thank you, love this way of bagging!

Thank you so much for this!!!

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! You’re so welcome

Great ideas. Thank you!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I also figured out a permanent pinch detect error fix after the bag panel idea. Just see other videos if interested :)

Thank you for this! I love my first one, I bought another. The second one is in a much more popular area and it began stopping upside down. I will try your idea to cut the litter build up. Gotta say tho, I LOVE LITTER ROBOT! My kitty fam are much happier with clean litter ALL the time. Not to mention my nose as well. Lol

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

LOVE mine too!! Thank you for your comment! May I ask what you mean by “cut the litter build up” I have another idea you may even like more, but want to see if you were talking about the litter bag or plastic cover I cut. Cheers 😎

@beckyscheer8995

Жыл бұрын

The plastic you taped to the side. I hadn't realized how much litter had collected in the space.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Ah, obvious to me now. Lol, guess I didn’t quite get it though it makes sense reading it again and I understand :) be sure to tape bottom edge of plastic too, I didn’t put that part in.

You're a lifesaver!

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

:)

Great tips!! Thank you!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🎉

Nice tips! Instead of using a cut bag to cover the weight sensor I just used a piece of robust tape folded over to just expose the sticky part. I then attached the tape just below the gray foam. Lastly I used some pledge furniture polish on all the areas the litter should flow down. I’ve found that sometimes the litter doesn’t slide down the plastic so well. This corrects that. Thanks again!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Neat idea! Yep, the plastic bag has to be pretty taunt without dips or grooves to prevent build up. In a later video I came up with a complete bypass to fix this error, so no longer have to apply the bags. Works well for cats that don’t go into robot during cycling.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ2nrKmmg8yvm7w.html

Cool. I will try the pinch detector trick. For the waste I found it best to use a litter genie type waste system against the smell. I found a plastic inlay that fits the waste basket and I can easily take out and put the waste into the waste bin. That saves me a lot of plastic bags.

@shallahk8403

2 ай бұрын

I have a newer video that completely bypasses/overrides the pinch detector. It’s been working for me for 2 years. May be worth looking into, no upkeep or bag taping or anything. Just thought I’d mention it as I figured out a better one after this trick.

Genius! Thanks so much👍🏻😊

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thanks for the comment :)

Awesome share! I just used your video with success!

@shallahk8403

5 ай бұрын

That’s great!! Mine are still going strong 2 years later!! This change made a huge difference, almost never get this error again unless lense covers need to be cleaned or some other small thing. I had to clear this error I swear 3-4 times a week, until I bypassed it. Love your robot again!

Great idea! I will try a piece of painters tape to cover the fuzzy strip of litter catching stuff. And a second piece over the bottom piece. But great idea using zip lock because it is slick.

@shallahk8403

12 күн бұрын

I Have a more recent video on how to bypass this pinch detect all together so you never get this error.. both work, but complete bypass solves the problem permanently but also doesn’t protect against pinch of a paw if you have a cat who goes into litter box while it’s upside down and cycling..

Another issue with the pinch sensor is the contacts themselves. If the used litter gets down into the contacts, they can corrode and this will cause an error because they are no longer conductive. Once that happens, the only solution is disassembling the base to get at the contacts and cleaning them or replacing them entirely. Something else I noticed is that when the litter builds up in the bottom tray, a large clump won't fall all the way down and will get caught between the rotating globe and the pinch bar, causing an error.

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

This is true, I have had to unassemble mine too many times to fix this issue, the hack I posted here really helps decrease problem though. Recently I bypassed the pinch detector error all together and that’s been my best fix! Posted video.

Great idea! I did not know that there was a pinch sensor until I saw your video. That was my problem. Mine was so packed and dirty. Cleaned it out and then ran 400 grill sandpaper between the contacts. Then covered it all like you did. The only difference is I ran it all the way under the sensor taping it just above the bin full sensor. The reason for this was mine got jammed full from some used litter shoved back up under the sensor. Weird I know. Thanks for the video. I am running smooth again.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear the video helped! Always makes me feel good to come up with a fix for a design flaw, seems I’m always doing so for products you wonder how they get to market without anyone having tested them or seen the issues they have that could easily be fixed and make consumers more happy with the product. Though litter robot made this pinch detector for a reason, I doubt most need it, cats are pretty smart and not gonna stand in a rotating robot allowing a foot or tail to get pinched.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Here’s a link to a final more permanent solution if you’d like to see it, figured it out a couple years after the plastic bag trick posted here. It’s only appropriate for cats who won’t stay in or go in robot as it’s turning. It permanently blocks the pinch detect so you never have a need to clean or fix the terminal sensors or redo the bag square shown here. Anyway, if interested check out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ2nrKmmg8yvm7w.html

so helpful thank you

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

:) cheers, thank you

Genius!

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

you bloody legend thank you!!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Ha! You made me laugh. You are so welcome! ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️

Thank you for this!!!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

So very welcome! Glad it’s useful to you :)

@aaronsg71

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 although my yellow light still flashes fast no matter that I cleaned everything and even bypassed the pinch sensor

Thank you so much!!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

So welcome!! I’ve recently had a little trouble finding the same Scents brand 6 gallon bags anymore. Recently I tried out a 5 gallon size I found on Amazon, they fit just right, and are a tad thicker. No pretty smell, but a good replacement for the scents bags if you can’t find those. smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09MYY4B4Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

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@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thanks so much :))

Thank you! Love the litter robot until it makes me so crazy I want to beat it like a fax machine (on the movie Office Space). Appreciate your videos.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! I have another video which bypasses the need to do the bag completely. It permanently overrides the pinch detector.

Netherlands 🇳🇱 I taped it with transparand tape but only where the openings are above the pinch… Maybe I try your idea next time when it comes off

@shallahk8403

Ай бұрын

Good idea, anything that holds it together should help. There is an electric current that travels through it that’s why I did electrical tape, but it’s low voltage.

For bags, I use the Target brand medium trash bags. You need to stretch it just a bit to catch on all 4 tabs, but they work great!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know! I never liked tucking the bags into the clips and always got litter running down one side past the bag. Just not a fan of that method, or the huge plastic waste of throwing away a trash bag that is only 10% full every few days. I recently found some 5 gallon bags on Amazon that fit the unit even better then these 8 gallons do, pretty colors and slightly thicker material. smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09MYY4B4Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@jinxjeanne

10 ай бұрын

@@shallahk8403 Thanks for the info. Unfortunately they are out of stock but I'll keep a lookout for them.

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

8 gallon bags work great! Color scents brand from Walmart is what I use and wrap around whole tray like in my video. Very little plastic waste and a nice scent.

@jinxjeanne

10 ай бұрын

@@shallahk8403 thanks so much and all your tips. I love my litter robot

We had problems with flashing yellow light and drum always stopped about 3 o clock position. Kept thinking it was pinch sensor, but it worked for a day or 2 then started failing again. Eventually worked out it was top hood sensor coated with litter dust, it's not had flashing lights now for over a year. You have to unscrew sensor cover to clean it.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that can be a cause of the lights too, though I never had the issue myself. My covers managed to stay clean for Sone reason. Maybe less dusty litter?

Better choice is the biodegradable FULL CIRCLE trash bags. No need for them rubber band and sustainable, doesn't contribute to climate change & pollution. Plus there is no toxic fragrances as the bags you recommend. Please reconsider yr trash bag recommendation. Thanks for all yr tips as I love the tip of how to prevent the pincher issue. Great customer service always from Litter Robot. Meijer stores in Michigan sell Full Circle biodegradable trash liners. Also, it's the cheapest. I change the bag once daily for 5 cats, previously 7 for a good 6 years now. Love it.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. My bag choice is just the size I found in my experimenting that works and uses much less plastic then regular trash bags by far. I knew these worked so it’s what I recommended. Biodegradable would be better though for sure. These have very little scent and I just like the slight scent when changing the bags from a stinky one full of poo. This scented bag is stuck in the bottom of their litter box covered in cat poo and urine immediately after first use, and litter robot seals out the tray odors with its design. They are also extremely thin, and have very little plastic in them but alas yes, maybe I’ll find a biodegradable one that works better. I haven’t figured out how to edit KZread videos to change anything on them or I’d put your suggestion in. Thanks for the feedback ♥️

These are some very clever hacks - thanks a million! I’m curious what scent of Odor Genie you use for your cats. I like your set up and will do the same for my Litter Robot 3.😸

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

I use the citrus I think. Doesn’t seem to bother the cats, most of its scent is held in the drawer except when turning. I also later drilled two holes closer to the filter and ran rubber bands through it which made my collection area a bit higher for the clumps.

@shallahk8403

10 ай бұрын

Also I another video, I ended up bypassing the trip detector all together which negated the need for the sandwich bag idea. It’s been a lifesaver, I never get errors anymore for dirty or misaligned trip detectors.

Thank you, these things are great when they work. But they can get on my nerve when they do not :=)

Thank you so much for this. I was just about to send my base in for repair which would have cost $180 but I will remove all the litter gunk around the pads and see if that works. I used the trick to cover the area with the pinch sensor but it came off so I just put a piece of heavy duty tape over thelat area and so far the pinch sensors havent rusted. I will let you know if my globe starts to turn after removing the excess gunk. I also love the rubber band trick!

@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

:))))) thanks!! Appreciate you writing and letting me know, it makes my day! Love the name tiny dancer :❤️

@TinyDancer888

11 ай бұрын

​@shallahk8403 Unfortunately I'm still having the flashing light problem even after cleaning all the smutz from the pads. The pinchers seem to be OK, not rusted so I guess I'm going to have to send it in for repairs.

@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

Could be other issues causing same thing. If you get a spot or debri on back or front of the clear panels that cover the lenses in your base, this light error can happen. I use a q tip wrapped in a bit of paper towel and a bit of windex to clean both sides, then go over it again with a dry piece. Also be sure to gently wipe over the lenses that these clear protectors cover.

@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

Did you put your pinch sensors metal strips one on top of the other, then tape over to secure? I’m not sure what you meant in your comment that you “covered the sensor with tape”. The sensors don’t have to be rusted to not work, they may just have a bit of corrosion, but you can fix this with sandpaper to clean them, the wipe off dust and attach them together.

@shallahk8403

11 ай бұрын

Occasionally the DFI sensors in these can go bad. The ones that came out with the wifi versions both failed for me in about a month and I had to replace. My previous version had worked great for years, no problem.. but when I did wifi upgrade to the panels it had me put in new DFI indicators and they were trash, as both failed and started having this error. I got them replaced due to them being newly sent out to me and it’s been only about a month. The replacements fixed the issue. But it was the constant litter debri I was sick of fixing and the metal sensors not staying perfectly touching.. that’s why I did this fix in my video. It solved everything. Just thinking maybe your issue is the DFI sensor if your still having issues after attaching the sensors and cleaning the lenses. That itty bitty part of the metal sensors that bends and touches the other sensor gets corrosion at the very top, did you clean it there?

The black rubber liner for the globe comes loose in front, do you have a remedy for that? I love all your time and effort! I just sent my base to be refurbished, for $180 they will make it new again. Knowing I can do that I bought a second robot.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

I do not, I’ve not had this issue, and not really sure what is happening with yours to give you advice. A video would help to see it in action. You could try maybe a good chunk of Velcro tape, and just secure it that way, I’d think.

You have saved my LR3 thenkkkkk you

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Glad it helped you 🎈🎈🐡

It does the job for the most part, but I have to keep on top of it and not let that seal area get too dirty. The problem with mine (and others) is that sometimes the waste gets stuck during the first half of the cycle, then comes unstuck during the second half which results in the waste getting smeared between the base and the globe causing all kinds of problems and errors. It's a fundamental design flaw. I didn't see this addressed in the LR4 which is why I didn't purchase it. What I think is needed is some kind of the trap door built into the globe. The door would be closed during the first half of the cycle and trap the waste that falls while the globe is rotating. The door would open when the globe reaches the empty position releasing the waste into the tray. Then the trapdoor should close when the globe begins to return back to the home position. If any waste comes unstuck, the trapdoor will catch it and the waste will just spill into the litter when the globe returns to home. Just rambling

@shallahk8403

7 ай бұрын

The trick for stuck litter clumps, mix crystal litter in with your clumping litter.. it really helps to dry it out so it’s not smeary or sticky. Mine used to stick sometimes but never again after I started doing this. I have another video after this one with a better more permanent fix to the debri issue, blinking yellow light. It overrides that error completely.

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful tips! I greatly appreciate it! I'm a new owner of the Litter Robot and have a question. Is there an unscented litter that you recommend for little or no dust as well as little or no smearing on the sides when it cycles? Thanks.

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

I really like Dr Elseys litter, if you buy on Amazon, using prime membership it can cost as little as $18 for 40lb and is delivered to your door. They have multiple varieties including unscented. It works well for me as I don’t get the smearing issues you describe and I believe it’s very low dust 99.something % dust free. If you set your robot fur longer wait period before cycling, this will also give your litter more time to dry and clump firmer before it rotates, there are 3 time settings if I recall correctly. Hope this helps :) cheers And thank you for your comments

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

This litter can be found at petsmart as well, and some petcos. Above Dr Elseys cost is including subscription delivery savings as well that I forgot to mention.

@sewfun211

2 жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 Thanks so much for your quick reply!!

thanks for your video. It's a crying shame the youtube community has to re-engineer this robot. I bought one a month ago, and already have the flashing blue light of death.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of a flashing blue light of death. Usually this means drawer isn’t in place or is too full. If you’ve had it only for a month it should be under warranty still. I personally think they tried to do to many special checks on these that cause lots of errors that are frustrating. Less bells and whistles would help the basic function work better. I truly wish the errors weren’t blinking lights that could mean multiple things, maybe a small panel of lights and each one blinking is a different cause, it’d be so much easier to narrow down the issue that way. Then try to search for a problem based on color of lights and speed of blinking, that sometimes can have 2 or 3 different causes for the same pattern error. Thanks for your comment!

@cgianni5

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 I agree with you! I took the bag out and it's empty and still flashing. I cleaned all the sensors, don't know what else to do. I spent alot of $$ on this and I'm very disappointed with the cheap parts and useless flashing lights. I guess I have to spend hours on the phone now and arrange a exchange. Sad. I'm back to scooping lol 😭😭

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Too much litter weight could be issue.. reduce to below line and do a hard reset. The metal contacts pieces sometimes get dusty or can bend just a bit to leave the smallest gap and it breaks the contact causing blinking, check that and back into shape so they touch. Mine had that issue and I could barely tell when looking at them.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Love my robots, pay attention to light colors and flashing speeds, then do internet search for causes. I’ve fixed nearly every issue I had that way. Don’t give up, had mine going on 6 years, love them. Would buy all over again to never scoop and forget about litter for days then a simple bag empty and on it goes. Best device ever. Litter robot support shop has lots of info too..

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

If your robot is pretty new.. one thing happened to both of mine when I upgraded them to the wifi connect.. the upgrade came with new DFI sensors (drawer full indicator). So I replaced my old ones with the new ones and within a month one failed with error lights then blinking yellow, I called got a new DFI sensor sent free. Installed and no further issue. Then a little over a month the second robot failed, same issue. Luckily they sent replacement free again. I think many of these new sensors were bad and causing slot of peoples issues. They are pretty simple to replace, I’d be a heck of a lot simpler to call and have them send that out free due to your warranty then send in your robot for a new one that may have same bad sensors. If it doesn’t work then you can still send it in under warranty for replacement if done in time. But if it’s a flashing yellow light, and all your contacts are touching and lenses and metal parts are clean. I’ll bet it’s a bad DFI sensor as I described above.

Thank you for the pinch clips tip. Tried something similar, but your technique worked perfectly! Was ready to boot the bot into the dumpster of broken litter promises. Adding the zip loc bag trick next.

@shallahk8403

Ай бұрын

:) the ziplock trick was my first fix, worked very well, eventually I figured out a permanent fix taping the trip sensors together so I never had to do the ziplock square cover again. It stops the trip sensor detection.. but that wasn’t an issue with my cats as they don’t go in robot when it’s spinning or upside down.

I'm going to try this. Mine has started that yellow blink mess

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to do the usual fixes first.. Clean plastic pinch detector part that flexes first (the cracks), then clean both sides of clear screen covers over drawer full lasers, and the laser part too. Look at the metal pieces for the detector that touch and make sure they are clean, not corroded and actually touching. If doing these fixes fixes your problem and yellow rapid light stops. Then you know this was the issue, and this bypass will work for you if you want a permanent solution that you don’t have to repeatedly check and clean to fix this ever present reoccurring error.

@brendamoon2660

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 some cat litter had gotten stuck between the metal tabs on the pinch detector. I cleaned the tabs with alcohol without taking them out. It's working again for now.

That was so helpful. I have been having trouble with the pinch sensor. I will definitely try your method on cleaning and I really like the way you do your bags. But I have a problem on one of mine with the blue light flashing. I take everything apart and clean but it still blinks when together. Where is the sensor? If I read the instructions right it says it the sensor that shows the drawer is full but it’s not.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Sensor is under the clear panels in the square opening at base of litter robot. One on each side. I’d trying cleaning both sides front and back of the clear cover, then run a dry cloth (microfiber if you have it) gently over the little squares these clear plastic lenses cover. Sometimes dust or a speck of something can stick to any of these surfaces and block the lens, making it think your drawer is full. Maybe that’s the issue? Hope it helps

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Did this start after you tried my bag method? Sometimes if the bag pops up a bit or if it’s a dark color I read it can cause this issue too.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

This is more detailed info from the robot shop: The following troubleshooting should resolve the blue light blinking while the waste drawer is empty. Once resolved, the unit should consistently recognize when your cat visits and cycle accordingly. To troubleshoot the blue blinking, let’s start by power cycling your unit: 1.) Leave your unit powered ON with the blue blinking light engaged & Unplug your power supply from the base 2.) Wait 10 seconds then plug the unit back in 3.) Allow the unit to complete a startup cycle. If the light is solid blue, the code has been successfully cleared. If the light is still blinking, let’s proceed with troubleshooting. Let’s empty the drawer if it has waste and reinstall the bag before proceeding. Note: If you are using a dark colored bag, always tuck it into the tabs. Video: youtube.com/watch?v=NxgTYtk 1.8k … 7wDvu9AJcm BQ5k Let’s check your DFI Lenses for any obstructions: Turn off the unit and Unplug the power from the base Remove the Bonnet and the Globe Inspect the top of the Base where the Globe usually rests. Are there any debris? Small amounts of litter is normal. Clean as needed. Inside the waste opening there are two clear “Lenses” (left and right side). Ensure there are no debris on the Lenses. Sometimes litter can fall/splash onto them. ** To clean the lenses, we recommend wiping them off with a soft damp cloth and/or glass cleaner. Do not directly spray the Base or DFI Lenses. ** Replace the Globe and Bonnet. Reset the black key in the back of the unit into the pocket. Plug the unit back in. If you turned the power off, you will need to power it on and press “cycle”. Once the cleaning cycle is complete, the unit should be at the Home position with a Solid Blue LED on. Further Troubleshooting: If the unit continues blinking blue, remove the waste drawer and press cycle. Press reset 2x to abort the cycle and return the unit to home (it will level the litter). If the unit goes to solid blue with the waste drawer removed, ensure there is nothing in the drawer blocking the lenses. If the drawer is clear, your base needs to be repaired ‐ let us know that you tried the full troubleshooting without results. Please provide us with the serial number from the base of your unit (back inside wall, behind the waste drawer, on a silver sticker): SN#

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Also could be a bad DFI sensor: I searched everywhere to finally discover that the DFI litter sensor was blown. As we take off the Bonnet with the Litter Robot turned on, we blow (burn) the DFI sensor. There is no other way, but replace it. You can buy a replacement kit with RobotShop. robotshop.com/en/litter-robot-iii-open-air-dfi-hardware.html 3.6k And follow the steps above. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHhnxtWDo7m8o8Y.html

Once you have a shape cut that you're happy with, including the right angle and notch size - probably after ensuring that it IS the right size - you could make a template for future pieces by tracing it onto some thick paper (a file folder popped in my head first, but something like the cardboard from a box of cereal or something would work too). Just remember, after you trace around the plastic onto the cardboard, you want to cut JUST INSIDE the line you drew. You want to do the same thing - cut JUST INSIDE the line - when tracing around the cardboard onto the zip-lock for any subsequent pieces. If you cut on or outside of the line, then the cardboard shape will be slightly bigger than the plastic piece. That might not matter TOO MUCH with the cardboard piece itself being too big. But when you take your too-big template, trace around it onto the plastic, and then cut on or outside of the line you drew, then your plastic is going to be EVEN BIGGER. Having to sit and fiddle with trimming the traced plastic to fit properly completely defeats the purpose of cutting a template in the first place. ~~~~~~~~~~ I watched your previous video and this video, and in both videos, you mentioned that you use not just any ziplock, but you specified that you use the FREEZER BAGS. However, you never explained WHY you use the freezer bags vs. the "regular" ziplock bags. I'm assuming it's because the freezer bags are made of a thicker plastic. Is that accurate? Also, does the plastic have to be clear?

@shallahk8403

9 ай бұрын

Yes it’s accurate. Sorry I left that out. This is an older fix I did, have a new one that takes all this away and simply bypasses the error. Be sure to check it out, it requires no maintenance and no craft work. Mine running strong over a year and a half without errors! See the better fix here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ2nrKmmg8yvm7w.htmlsi=LvasgQ3g_LylM3wf

I’ve had the yellow light blink like a strobe light and not move at all, and other times have it stop in the middle of a cycle, and just blink once per second. Sometimes it starts again, moves a little bit and then stops. Do you think this is also caused by the pinch sensor? (I only have the litter robot 3 open air though, not connect). Also that’s genius about the trash bag… definitely will try that out.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the pinch sensor to me. Maybe try a hard reset too. My metal contacts that stay touching to allow robot to turn and if they get interrupted (separated)by the pinch detector (due to debri or corrosion or cat) cause it to stop and slowly got bent out of shape. So I kept having errors even with everything clean, you can bend them back into shape so they touched, but I was just sick of fixing constant errors for debri/dirt , so I figured out the permanent bypass to the pinch detector and that fixed all the issue. The bag idea I was so happy to figure out, hated stuffing corners into the tabs, this 8gsl bag around the tray is so much easier, cleaner and cheaper. Give it a shot, I think you’ll like it to!

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

I’d clean the pinch strip piece in the square opening, clean the clear lens shield front and back, then start cycle again to see what happens. If that doesn’t fix it, then take off the bottom and look at the metal strips that touch, make sure they are in contact, even the littlest space or bit of dirt between the metal touch point can screw up the contact and stop your cycle and cause yellow light. Also make sure they aren’t corroded, you can refresh them with sandpaper or get new ones for a few dollars. If this fixes your issue, then all is good and you can try out the semi permanent flat plastic bag piece I do in this video to prolong time between cleaning needs/errors, or try the more permanent solution if you feel your cat isn’t the type to step in the robot while it turns or trap a foot. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ2nrKmmg8yvm7w.html Let me know how you make out, love to hear. Cheers

I have 2 open air and 2 old model. I wish they'd come up with a easy way to take the base apart. The screw holes are so deep into the base that it's hard to tell if you are stripping the screw. THEN YOU WILL BE SCREWED AT GETTING IT APART. .They should put some kind of screw like turn rods to take it apart. I always have issues and have to get parts to fix mine. Then the damn screws are WAY DOWN IN THERE.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I agree the deep screws are a pain for sure. A really long screw driver works best for me, and kinda gives me the feel if I’m in the screw or not, but yep I agree with you, a better attachment would be great. Maybe the newest model has them?! Anyone know?

Thanks for your vid. Super helpful but I have mine only 4 weeks and it says drawer full for the last 2 weeks and no lights are coming on. Lights are as nornal ready etc . Do I need to clean one of the sensors or what could be the problem? I'll def use your ziploc bag back tho 👍👍

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

I’d clean both sides of clear lens covers, then use a cloth to rub gently over lens these covers protect, if there’s a speck of dust it may be falsely reading full. You do have to push reset once drawer is emptied after being full, have you done that? You can also try a full reset to see if that helps. Just search online for instructions. The ziplock helped me a lot but eventually I went to a full bypass of the trip sensor as I kept having issues with dust or movement of the metal pieces that cause the rapid blinking yellow light to occur when something interferes with the rotation. I have that in another video :) if your lights say normal ready, then what is telling you the drawer is full? The app?

@lotsaluvnikki

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 yes I push reset when I am supposed to. Well it seems to kf fixed itself today it not longer shows 95% full. Yes the app was telling me first couple weeks was accurate going from 0% to 30, to whatever and then 2 weeks later just kept staying at 95%. I'll check out all your vids 👍

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes the DFI (drawer full indicator) can be faulty. Yours is so new it should be no issue to get it replaced if that’s the issue. Odd though your lights don’t blink indicating it’s full but it shows on your app that way. You’re resting the robot on your app too when you empty it right? In the app, Click controls, scroll down then Reset Gauge after you have emptied it.

I used painter tape and it doesn’t leave a sticky when I have to change out the plastic.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Great! idea :) I ended up bypassing mine altogether, works even better all around. Another video.. thanks for the comment

I have a blue blinking light that happens after every cycle. I have moved the contents, changed the bag, emptied it out to start fresh but still after every cycle even empty the blinking blue light comes on. Might you have a clue as to what’s going on? Or perhaps a solution?

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

I’d guess the DFI lens (drawer full indicator) is dirty. Clean the front and back of the clear lens covers on both sides of the square poop shoot. A qtip inside the corner of a VERY slightly damp windexed paper towel works good for the inside area. Also very gently run a soft cloth over the lens that these clear covers protect. Hopefully that’ll solve it for u.

the charcoal absorbs odors, including the deodorant you put in there. I use Costco 10 gal wastebasket liners for my robots. They cost less than .03 cents each.

@shallahk8403

4 ай бұрын

:)

Thank you so much but what are the names of the trash bags?

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Color Scents 8 gallon trash bags (the drawstring type tend to get caught trying to close the drawer so I like the ones that have no draw string better) Also I use smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09MYY4B4Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title These are 5 gallon and fit more snuggly but are a little thicker plastic and don’t tear as easily. Both work great. Most likely and 8 gallon type you can find should do well, just avoid the drawstring ones. :)

@disneydweeks1715

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 thank you so much. you are a life saver but over all a money saver

Will the bag hack work will the litter robot bags? I bought 100 of them when I bought my lr3

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

I think the LR bags aren’t quite long enough to slide over the whole tray on both sides, they are wide and deep instead of long, but only way to know is to try I guess. I use the Scents brand 8 gallon bags you can by at Walmart. And can double up if you want thicker collection bag. But they are sooo much cheaper and easier to use on the over the tray method in this video. You could always sell yours on Letgo or eBay if you like this method better. :)

@randibrewster8324

2 жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 yeah I tried it and they do actually work 😊 but will definitely look into other bags when they are gone

sensor issues - use low dust litter. clumping litter in a jug Tidy Cat or Meijers generic in a jug, problem solved. I used many bands in the beginning like Sams club (very dusty) that caused sensor errors.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

This will help to some degree but it doesn’t fix issues like corrosion, and pinch sensor alignment issues or that scant debri that falls onto the pinch detectors when globe turns and debri falls which including the dust issue are the causes of the pinch detector errors.

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for saving my sanity! lol This is GENIUS! I was ready to throw my robot out the window after dealing with this issue for almost 2 1/2 years lol. Hubby & I are about to try this today.

@shallahk8403

5 ай бұрын

Good luck! It’s been amazing for my robots.

@shallahk8403

5 ай бұрын

I have another video that completely bypassed the need for the bag trick, check it out if you like

Does altering this defeat any safety feature?

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

None at all. I have another video that shows the pinch detect bypass if you want a permanent fix and have a cat that won’t enter the litter robot when it’s turning. If you want all the safety features active then the plastic square taped smooth over the plastic strip keeps it clean but still allows it to operate for cat safety. Does that answer your question? Oh, and the litter bag wrap around the outside of the drawer doesn’t effect any safety feature either.

I have nonstop problems with my litter robot 3. My cats destroy my house when the litter robot faults while I'm at work. Terrible purchase.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that can be frustrating for sure. If you get all the issues that cause the faults fixed like the rapid blinking one that occurs due to litter debri (I have a video) that can help a lot. I bought a second used one years ago so I wouldn’t have to worry if one errored.

Hello could you please tell me the name of the bags you use and the air freshener name

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Color Scents medium 8 gallon trash bags. Probably any 8 gallon trash bag would fit the same. I’d stay away from the ones with draw strings as they tend to not lie as flat in the trays and make it harder to open and close due to the thicker edges at top. The air freshener is Odor Genie.

@billf9847

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 thank you

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

I have 3 cats, do I need 2 boxes?

@shallahk8403

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one used off Craigslist a few years ago, the first I bought as reconditioned directly from the litter robot company. I have 2 only for cases when it gets turned upside down in rotation and stops, usually due to a litter debri error, easy to fix. I tried another regular box beside it in case of this issue, but my cats always went to it first so that didn’t work. If you have the wifi notification one or can see it a minimum of twice a day I wouldn’t worry about not catching it when it’s not working and your kitties going somewhere else. 3 cats are fine for 1 robot, as long as it’s closely monitored. I myself have 4 so it does keep the emptying needs down a bit having two and I’m secure in knowing if one gets stuck upside down, at least they have another until I can fix the error.

My pinch detectors are looking OK and I tried your trick but it's still happening. Now the outside buttons won't work and it's blinking blue

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Do the metal pieces touch/line up correctly, the tiniest gap can create an error? Have you Cleaned them, checked for corrosion, checked your wire connections? If buttons aren’t working my guess is you have a chip panel malfunction and that is most likely the cause of your issue. Litter robot help can tell you more based on your error lights. Hope you find a fix.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Also, one other thing.. possibly you accidentally turned on the lockout for the control panel buttons. ? Look up a fix to turn that off and maybe you’ll be back in business?

@margoburg5352

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 nope cuz they work sometimes..it works for the first few rotations of the day then stops. I have to unplug to start the process again then I'll get a pinch notice and end up manually turning the globe into the proper position.

@p.t.3439

Жыл бұрын

I have exact same issue.

How often do you do this

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

How often do I do what exactly? And what do you mean by inherited cat litter?

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Often? Well.. it lasts till the tray fills up, so just depends on how many cats you have and how often they go..

Mine is still not working 😅.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Check out my other video, it bypasses the bag need and cuts out the pinch detector all together. But if you’ve cleaned yours, the metal, removed corrosion, made sure they connect, not even a hair of space between the contact points, cleaned your laser covers front and back, and a quick wipe over the laser, plus all your metal contact points. Then it will work, if it doesn’t then your DFI sensor is most likely bad.

Why do you do this with the bag which is not the original intent doesn’t the bag get placed right on top and tuck into the area where you put your rubber bands

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Yes but you have to buy specially sized bags that are expensive, or way too big such as a 13gal trash bag which really doesn’t fit well either. Plus tucking the bag into the clips really sucks and the litter falls down between the bag and the wall of the box too making a mess under the bag. It’s a pain. My way is quick, super easy, costs $3 for a pack of 40 instead of $30 for a pack of 20 or so and no mess on the sides. I hate the way the other bag tucks into the clips, plus it doesn’t feel great on your fingers. Do it whatever way you like, but I put this out there for people who wanted another way.

@billf9847

Жыл бұрын

@@shallahk8403 what are the names of the bags you use

I put a peice of a plastic bag and taped it over it so all that crap dont get in there

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Ok

I bypassed the pinch detector it’s sooo annoying. Now the machine never does it again. Just twist the wires together w electrical tape. Pull out the metal clips they are garbage.

@shallahk8403

2 ай бұрын

Yep, basically what I did

Can I watch ? I'm not a guy. Is it just for guys because you said hi guys .lol lol. Kidding around. Just bypass the pinch detector. Bring them back through the holes where they sit. And tape then together so metal is touching each other ,with electrical tape ,so it's always touching and never gets out of line and causes yellow flashing lights.

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

Yep 👍, I’m old school I guess from back when “guys” could mean everyone until we got obsessed with titles and pronouns. :)

@shallahk8403

Жыл бұрын

We’re you asking a question with steps/ instructions you wrote, not sure…