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EZ-B Version 2 - Now Taking Orders!

Order EZ-B Version 2.0 robot controller - DJ-approved, now assembling with limited stock; shipping starts Feb 1, 2011.

EZ-B Version 2 Passed The Tests!

EZ-B v2.0 launch: circuit reliability tested; new SDK and EZ-Builder include a Roomba remote control interface.

EZ-B Version 1.4 - Discontinued

EZ-B Version 2 is out of design, printed and entering assembly/testing; launch expected in the coming weeks.

Master Blaster DIY Robot... Watch Out!

Remodeled 1980s knock-off robot with modified foot servos, added arm and head servos plus EZ-B for remote control

ARC Tutorial Video

EZ-Builder with EZ-B controls standard and modified servos, LEDs, Sharp IR and HC-SR04 sensors, and Tamiya robots for easy hardware setup and control.

Modify Servo For Continuous Rotation

Convert standard servos to continuous rotation for robot wheel drive, maintaining torque and accuracy for DJ Sures' robot designs.

HC-SR04 Support Added

HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor delivers affordable, 1-inch accurate range sensing with EZ-SDK and EZ-Builder support for robots.

ARC With Color Camera Recognition

EZ-Builder's Color Camera Recognition uses a USB camera (optionally servo-mounted) to recognize and follow colored objects with no programming.

Tamiya Bulldozer Robot With Modified Servos!

Add modified servos to the Tamiya Bulldozer-DJ Sures' tutorial simplifies converting the 2-DC-motor kit for custom robotics.

Voice Recognition DIY Robot

EZ-SDK voice recognition lets robots respond to custom voice commands; Cookie Monster Robot code uses it to move, turn, and look.

Color Vision Tracking Robot

EZ-B Robot with Color Vision Tracking module: modified shell fits USB webcam and simple code moves a servo to follow colored objects.

Attacking Bluetooth Spider Robot

Transistors control DC motors to build a fast attacking spider robot, DJ Sures' project demonstrates high speed with limited control