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"I build robots" Hoodie

"I build robots" Hoodie

This heavy hooded sweatshirt is perfect for robot builders. The material mix of cotton and polyester...
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BN-880 GPS Compass by Beitian
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BN-880 GPS Compass

Standalone autonomous navigation using Beitian BN-880 GPS/Compass with real-time map waypointing and offline map caching; requires Arduino.

Multiple Robots With One Joystick by DJ Sures
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Control six robots with one joystick using Synthiam ARC and EZ-B controllers, synchronized head servos and per-direction movement scripts.

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Inmoov Head Fiber Optics Question

Inmoov Head Fiber Optics Question

I see you designed a nice InMoov head with full movement, and I'm printing one now. Are the fiber optics included with the design, or do they need to be...
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Request For Promotional Material

Request For Promotional Material

I will be exhibiting at a Robotics Expo next month with all my robots programmed using ARC. I need a handout for visitors to take away-a document that...
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Rising SBC Prices Amid Shortage

Rising SBC Prices Amid Shortage

I've noticed that the prices of Single Board Computers (SBCs) have been increasing over the past few years. The ongoing RAM shortage seems to be contributing...
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ARC Update Hidden Easter Eggs?

ARC Update Hidden Easter Eggs?

Hello ARC team, The new update has a few surprises. Are these Easter eggs? Before the update: After the update: Have the keys been hidden? I've noticed that...
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Testing MG995 Servo Cover

Testing MG995 Servo Cover

Hello Roboteers, I'm currently conducting some tests on the top cover of the MG995 servo. Since replacements seem unavailable, I've been looking into it. It appears that...
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Affordable Modular ARC Robotics Kit

Affordable Modular ARC Robotics Kit

Is it time for a new ARC compatible Robotics Kit? Most of us came across ARC back in the days of EZ-Robot.  These are great robotic kits for schools...
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Unresolved Refund Issue With Ezrobot

Unresolved Refund Issue With Ezrobot

A Warning Regarding My Recent Experience with ezrobot. Eleven years ago, I ordered a V3 from ezrobot, and everything went smoothly at that time. The...
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Robotics Creativity With ARC

Robotics Creativity With ARC

Hello Roboteers, It's amazing what you can do with very little money and knowledge! Just get ARC and a cheap printer. Check out this video: ARC and Cheap Printer
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Dangers Of Improper Battery Replacement

Dangers Of Improper Battery Replacement

Hello, Roboteers! It seems that for some devices, you practically need a hammer to change the battery. It's astonishing that some companies...
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Arcx Release And Questions

Arcx Release And Questions

I just discovered this thread and read a bit more about ArcX. https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/Smooth-start-of-the-servo-movements-when-starting-ARC-22019. I...
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Help With Iqbot Wiring Colors

Help With Iqbot Wiring Colors

Hi fellow roboteers, About 10 to 15 years ago, a robot called IQBot was released as a building kit. It came with a lot of books and nice pictures, so I bought...
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ESP32 Development; New And Final Directions

Because I need a life too, I'm preparing a hard stop to finalize my ESP32 development after my last final changes. I only have time to work on it in my off-time and it's been consuming every spare moment for weeks.  V13 is what i just finished tonight... lucky 13. This is the first step toward the final ESP32 firmware I'm working on, which you can...