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Ez-B V3 Wanted

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had an EZ-B v3 and perhaps a camera and other sensors (i.e. ultrasonic distance sensor) that work with it that I could buy. I am running an older version of the software and it does not support the v4. Thanks, Jeff
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Wrong Direction Of Jd's Head

Hello, I just got this week the two JD humanoid robots i've ordered, and one of the heads seems like it screwed in the opposite direction. when i put the head in the direction such that the eyes are turning forward, the head can't lean forward because its basis it standing on is not in the frontal part, but rather relatively backward.(the vertical...
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Messaging

How do you send a PM personal message to another member on the forum please ? Regards Farley
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When Altair Ez:1 Met Softbanks Pepper Robot

When Altair Ez:1 Met Softbanks Pepper Robot

Here is a short extract from the end of the Robo Sapiens TV documentary. Tony
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I Can't Upgrade Firmware For The Ez-B V4.X/2

Hi forum.., i bought from HobbyKing 2(two) Ezb- v4 controller and i can't upgrade the firmware. When i sellect the connect button i hear the connect sound but i can't sellect the upgrade button... Also, if i visit the web server (default is https://192.168.1.1) i saw that it's the old version.. Hope that i have explain correct my...
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Unable To Calibrate Adventurebot Servos

I was hoping someone might have an idea what else I could try ... So I got a brand new AventureBot on the weekend to start a simple robotics class at my school in the near future (and retiring my Ozobots). Watched - among others - the servo calibration video and followed the steps; easy enough. With both servos I get that one spot where no wheel...
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Windows Version

My school is going to buy me some EZ Robots for my classroom, however we have computers running Windows 7. The website specifies Windows 8.1 or higher. I was wondering if anyone knows what might not work. Is anyone running Windows 7 with ARC?
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Learning By Example Idea

Learning By Example Idea

Hey guys, So I was sitting around, and started to think about those expensive robotic arms used in manufacturing. I figured I could make one with Ez-bits quite easily. My...
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The Pioneers Of Video Games (10 Part Mini-Series)

The Pioneers Of Video Games (10 Part Mini-Series)

I know this isn't directly robot related but I felt like it's interesting to look at the humble beginnings of an enormous...
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Kangaroo X2 And Sabertooth 2X12 Independent Motor Control Question

I have a kangaroo x2 and a Sabertooth 2x12. I can get successful tune on Channel 1 but not on Channel 2. Has anyone managed to get a KangarooX2 to successfully run independent motor channels as Dimension claims it can. I am installing the hardware in an R2D2 Dome Periscope that uses one motor to lift the scope and a second motor to rotate it. I...
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Over-Heating Servo

Over-Heating Servo

how can I stop the vertical servo motor from humming and over-heating? I have a JD revolution kit, and have been using for about a few weeks now. on one particular occasion of my...