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Spy Gear Video Walkie Talkie: Why would a question about a Linux-based spy glass be deleted?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:15:36 -0700

https://www.monako.ai/#os

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⟐ Commented July 16, 2026 at 18:15 MST

The Claw: How to open the gear box or re-thread the chain on The Claw?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:12:45 -0700

I am trying to repair the chain on my 'The Claw' arcade toy because it is jammed. I have already followed the guides to remove the top cover and the internal top flange (Step 7 of the Claw Replacement guide), but I cannot see how to access the internal chain assembly or the gear box to re-thread the chain.

The chain seems to be stuck or disconnected inside the motor/gear box housing. Does anyone know how to safely open the gear box or re-thread the chain onto the internal pulleys once the top flange is removed? Any photos or tips on the internal pulley configuration would be greatly appreciated!

Anki Cozmo: My Cozmo's screen shows snow when I try to use it.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:09:21 -0700

Instead of a password, I see snow on Cozmo's screen when he's on the charger. His head is also tilted up. How can I try to troubleshoot?

Toy: Como consertar motinha elétrica infantil

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:52:37 -0700

Conserto mortinho

Nerf Recon CS-6: The spring needs to kinda pop out to work. Why?

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:37:13 -0700

I found this amazing rifle (imo) and I love it. But it's had seem problems I've mostly fixed. My current issue is the fact that the spring kinda has to push out a bit for it to fully pull back. I haven't reallyyy had this issue much up until recently. I have no clue why it started NOW. I need some guidance

Teddy Ruxpin: Servo motor not responding to battery.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:21:51 -0700

I have a version 1 teddy I am trying to restore. I’ve got his eyes and lower jaw to respond when hooked up to a battery, but the upper jaw isn’t responding at all. Gears are rotating freely by hand. Any suggestions on what to do next?

Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Around the Town: How to fix broken farm mechanism?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:33:58 -0700

So on my fp activity table the farm is broken, I've tried fixing it 2 times with no luck.. the actual mechanism itself its bugged or getting stuck, when I lift the flap up it clicks. (It's not meant to do that) and the bottom row gets stuck and doesn't move at all. The middle row moves just a tiny bit. And the top row none. I feel like a kid just smashed into this table with their hand and thats why it doesn't work? When i put the flaps down it clicks about 2 times again. Sometimes it doesn't go all the way down and the flap just stays up? Please help me with this!! (BTW for reference its meant to show a different animal each time you lift and tmflap and put it down because it changes the picture when you put the flap down and when you lift it up it shows a different animal and plays an audio clip)

Tickle Me Elmo: Why is my Original 1996 Tyco Tickle Me Elmo Stuck in Try me mode?

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:44:06 -0700

I got a Original 1996 Tyco Tickle Me Elmo from a thrift store and when I got it, it was stuck in its try me mode where it would only do its demo laugh without the normal play of 4-5 tickle me sequences and he doesn’t have a plastic tab inserted in him at all. I also opened him up to see if there was some kind of switch or something that would make him register that he’s either in try me mode or normal play mode but had no luck.

Is there any way to get it out of try me mode for one that doesn’t have the plastic tab inserted and would this either be something to do with a specific wire connection and/or a board problem? Please advise soon if anyone knows or has had a Tyco Tickle Me Elmo with this issue of being stuck in try me mode without a plastic tab. Hopefully this is fixable.

Thank you! 😊

Hasbro Iron Man Infinity Nano Gauntlet: Hasbro Nano Gauntlet "snap" motion not triggering lights or sound

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:04:48 -0700

I am trying to fix the "snap" feature on my Hasbro Marvel Legends Nano Gauntlet. The Infinity Stones still light up and make individual sounds when pressed, and I have installed fresh batteries, so the speaker and main board seem fine. However, the "snap" motion no longer triggers the lights or sound effects.

It seems like the internal mechanical trigger or sensor that detects the finger snap motion is either misaligned or broken. Has anyone successfully opened the palm or finger assembly to realign or repair this specific snap switch? Any advice on what to look for once the gauntlet is open would be greatly appreciated.

Baby Shark Childrens Vacuum: Where can I buy the charger for the Baby shark Vacuum?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:38:46 -0700

I have the battery pack but no charger. None of the chargers that I have at my house will fit this. Any idea where I can purchase a charger for the one pictured above.

Anki Vector: Buying a LCD replacement

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:26:11 -0700

Any ideas where I can buy a LCD replacement? I’m aware it will be second hand, my vector has lines in his eyes. I’m in Australia and have tried eBay and every where else I could think of with no luck

⟐ Commented April 05, 2026 at 3:26 MST

Lite-Brite: No it is not

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:20:11 -0700

My light bright I want to make a new image but it is still showing the same image I took out all the pegs and the layer to creat the image but it is not dark

The Claw: Why is the claw not working

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:54:14 -0700

Why when I move the joysticks it stops the whole machine altogether and when push one of the side buttons it doesn't stop the music for that direction

Toy: نحوه ی درست کردن ماشین کنترلی made in china

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:56:03 -0700

Made in china

Persian->English translation:

How to make a control machine

⟐ Commented February 25, 2026 at 9:56 MST

Tamagotchi: Disconnected Wires; Soldering Necessary?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:49:38 -0700

Hello! I've taken my old Tamagotchi apart for repairs, but it seems one of the little wires popped off the... speaker cell? The little round part that is not the battery. Do I need to solder it back on? If yes, what soldering kit should I get? I know I would need something with an extremely small tip, but I have never soldered anything before. Is there a certain temperature to use? Anything else I need to know about soldering small things?

For clarification's sake, one of the white wires in this picture is what has detached.

Thank you for reading!

Giiker Super Blocks: My game never starts.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:30:32 -0700

My game turns on, but a light just keeps spinning around the board and it never starts. Does anyone know what I can do?

Toy: How can I fix my dancing Jollibee doll? It sings, but no longer dances

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:02:45 -0700

I have no fixing experience, and I just want my Jollibee to dance again. Here is a video from someone with the same issue: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/caU5DyVDtWc

Red Ryder BB Gun: New Daisy 650 Shot Red Ryder! It’s loaded and cocked, but won’t fire!

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:08:49 -0700

I’ve got a brand new Daisy 650 Shot Red Ryder. It can be loaded fine and the trigger pulls, but it won’t uncock. Even if it’s loaded and the trigger is pulled, nothing happens. I’ve tried putting a pipe cleaner down the barrel and loading pipe, but that didn’t change nothing. Is there a way to uncock the thing??

LEGO: Lego Duplo Cargo Train -10875 | No Sound

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:28:15 -0700

I bought a used Lego Duplo Cargo Train -10875 that works, it moves and recognizes the action bricks, but doesn't make sound, neither stand alone, neither with the app.

I already changed the batteries twice and no sound.

I already opened the train to check the contacts and it all looks brand new.

Toniebox: T1 on first-generation Toniebox heavily burned

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:49:23 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to repair my Toniebox and I’m having trouble identifying the component labeled T1 on the PCB. The part is completely burned, so unfortunately there is no readable marking left (I’ve attached close-up photos of the component as well as a wider view of the board, showing the location where T1 sits - at the intersection of the two red arrows).

T1 has three pins, so it might be some kind of transistor, but I haven’t been able to determine what it actually is.

To investigate further, I borrowed another Toniebox to compare. On that unit, T1 is marked with "720", but it seems to be a newer hardware revision with a different PCB layout — so I’m not sure whether the component is the same.

My faulty Toniebox is most likely from the first generation.

And just to give you an idea of how dead it is: it doesn’t show the slightest sign of life — not even when plugged into a power supply. It’s basically in full “sleeping beauty” mode…

If anyone has information about this component, or could check on their own device, I would be extremely grateful for any help.

Thanks in advance and many greetings!