Robot Industry Blog Posts
EZ-B Version 2.1 Boards On The Way!
There has been a minor 2.1 update to the EZ-B due to the success of the previous version. The 2.1 update contains minor changes to the traces. There are no differences in functionality between the two minor releases. The EZ-B Version 2.1 to be available the first week of February, so stay tuned!
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Version 2.0 Has Been Sold Out!
WOW! All of the Version 2.0 EZ-Bs have been sold, in 3 days! Dont worry, new boards are being printed. The new boards will be available within a week of this post. The website is currently being updated to include a user section, where the EZ-B community can upload projects, pictures and code to share and showcase. We are looking forward to...
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EZ-B Version 2 - Now Taking Orders!
Thats right, they are ready! Order your EZ-B now! Over half of this batch have been spoken for, so get your move on. A new batch is already in production. Anyone who has contacted DJ should have received an email with this update. The Version 2.0 EZ-B has passed DJs approval and are now being assembled. Shipping will begin February 1st, 2011!
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EZ-B Version 2 Passed The Tests!
We are one step away from the launch of the EZ-B Version 2.0! DJ gives the new circuit a rigorous test to ensure reliability. And as a bonus surprise, the latest SDK and EZ-Builder will contain a Roomba Remote Control interface! Stay tuned in the upcoming days for more information.
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EZ-B Version 1.4 - Discontinued
Dont be sad, there is a new version on the way! The Version 2 EZ-B is out of the design stage and has been sent to the printers. Assembly and testing will start shortly. Stay tuned in the next upcoming weeks for the launch of EZ-B Version 2!
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Master Blaster DIY Robot... Watch Out!
This little plastic chinese 1980s knock-off robot made for a perfect platform. Modified servos were added to the feet. Standard servos were added to the arms and head. The EZ-B was added. Voila! A remote control oldschool robot!
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ARC Tutorial Video
A tutorial video that introduces the features of EZ-Builder was put online today. The video demonstrates various hardware being connected to the EZ-B and controlled by the EZ-Builder software. This includes standard servo, modified servo, LEDs, Sharp IR Distance Sensors, HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, and even a Tamiya Robot.
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Modify Servo For Continuous Rotation
Most of DJ Sures robots use servos to drive wheels. This has led to many emails asking the question Dont servos move in a limited range?. And the answer is depends. This tutorial explains how to modify a standard servo to move continuously and provide torque and accuracy to your robots!
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HC-SR04 Support Added
The Sharp IR Range Sensor has been a pretty popular litle unit... Until now! The HC-SR04 is a very affordable and accurate little distance sensor. It uses ultrasonic sound waves to determine the distance of an object in front of it. The EZ-SDK and EZ-Builder both have support for the HC-SR04 sensor. Now add accuracy of 1 inch to your robot!
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ARC With Color Camera Recognition
You didnt read that wrong... The EZ-Builder software now supports Color Camera Recognition! There is now a control you may add to your project that will use a USB Camera optionally mounted on a servo. No programming required, and your robot can now recognize and follow colored objects!
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Tamiya Bulldozer Robot With Modified Servos!
Tamiya Whaaaat? Modified Servos Whaaaat? Have no fear! A quick explanation is here... The Tamiya Bulldozer is a fantastic reusable platform for custom robotics. The kit is delivered with 2 DC Motors for mobility. This makes the kit difficult to program and electrically design. Thats when DJ Sures made this video tutorial that explains how to...
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Voice Recognition DIY Robot
The latest and greatest EZ-SDK contains a voice recognition module. This allows your robots to react to your voice commands. You can define as many commands as you wish! The Cookie Monster Robot code was modified to utilize the voice recognition module. Say forward, he moves forward. Go Left, he turns left. Look left, he looks left... You get the...
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