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EZ-Robot Parts For Sale

I have three controllers and a variety of other EZ-Robot parts listed for sale on eBay. You can find the listings by searching for "EZ-Robot" on eBay. Thank you, Stephen
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Robi 2 Servo Replacement Help

Hello, I am a volunteer helping handicaped persons with informatics. I have a young lady, severly handicaped, for whom Robi 2 is an important companion. 2 questions, - 1 servomoteur is broken and I cannot find a spare part - I would like Robi to speak english Can anybody help me ? Bedt regards Willem
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Rapiro Robot Transformation Video

Rapiro Robot Transformation Video

Hello everyone, It seems my Rapiro robot has undergone some modifications and now resembles a hybrid with a JD robot! Take a look at the transformation in...
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Lost In Space B9 Upgrades

Lost In Space B9 Upgrades

Back In His Own Space! My Lost In Space B9 Robot Upgrades are (almost) Complete! First, There is nothing wrong with you monitor screen. I tried out the "warm"...
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Iotiny 3D Print Update

Iotiny 3D Print Update

Hi everyone, I just added the mounting holes to the IoTiny 3D printed part. Please remember to use two plastic washers underneath to avoid contact with the electronics, which...
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Innovative Robot Leg Construction Video

Innovative Robot Leg Construction Video

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a fascinating video about an incredible robot leg construction. This build showcases innovative techniques and...
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B9 Robot Repairs And Showcase

B9 Robot Repairs And Showcase

First, please excuse the poor camera quality. In this video, I'm filming with my phone while feeling weary from travel and repair work-clearly, I need more...
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Single-Board Computer Recommendations Needed

Single-Board Computer Recommendations Needed

Hello everyone, I'm looking for opinions or recommendations on single-board computers (SBCs). I have a talking head robot that I...
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Outdoor Robot Navigation Challenges

@Athena, could you please share your insights on outdoor navigation with robots? I'm interested in understanding the main concerns, challenges, or difficulties that one might encounter while trying to navigate robots outdoors. Additionally, based on your experience, are there any crucial points or best practices you would recommend for successful...
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Filenotfoundexception Error Accessing Projects

I'm encountering an issue with ARC version 2025.03.18.00. When attempting to access my ARC projects, I receive the following error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file 'C:\Users\drnik\Documents\ARC\My Projects'. File name: 'C:\Users\drnik\Documents\ARC\My Projects' at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String...
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Bingspeech Error: Missing Dependency Issue

Has anyone encountered this error when using BingSpeech? It's occurring today, and I'm not sure why. Here's the error message I'm receiving: Error in response received: Server was unable to process the request. ---> Method UserServices.OpenAIChatGPT cannot be reflected. ---> There was an error reflecting 'request'. ---> There was an error...
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Trouble Uploading Robot Project

Trouble Uploading Robot Project

Hi, I'm having trouble uploading a new robot project. The page isn't recognizing my YouTube video. I'm finding it quite challenging to understand all the...