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Understanding Camera's

Understanding Camera's

I have some questions on cameras that I have not been able to find in Community. 1. I see on several comments that you can use any camera that shows up on windows. I see in the...
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Communications Error Ez-B V4/2 Wi-Fi Robot Controller

When my new EZ-B v4/2 Wi-Fi Robot Controller is powered up the on board voice says "Communication Error" over and over, Pushing the reset does not reset the controller. "No Wi-Fi" signal, no connection to router. Anyone else have this problem and fix or should I file a return claim?
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Face Recognition With Object Tracking

Face Recognition With Object Tracking

Face Recognition: Is anyone else using object recognition for faces? I would like a way to identify an individual face using OR and have my robot...
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Parameter Is Not Valid

This is something that pops up ocasionaly. I just started ARC. Created a new project. added a new control "debug" when this popped up. I am not requesting assistance because in the past it continues to work. I am hopping this information may be of interest to you.. uninteresting screen shot https://1drv.ms/i/s!AsWMBmr_eX0eqQoCnHWAQJY-GJdA...
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Programming Revolution Six Wifi Hexapod

Hi, My question is about EZ-Robot Revolution Six WiFi Hexapod I want to create a demonstration program that will show a robot navigate a maze Robot should be controlled via http interface and execute very simple commands such as walk forward, stop, turn 90 degrees Detecting when it hits a barrier would be a bonus Can above mentioned robot do this...
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Jd Humanoid Robot

Jd Humanoid Robot

I am starting a project for a high school class. I am hoping to build the JD Humanoid Robot. I have already 3D printed off most of the parts, however we are hoping to make our own...
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Revisiting Power Supplies

Hey guys, I'm trying to use a single power supply AC to DC 12 volt 20 amps and I want some kinda step down converter to 7.4 volts. To be clear I have half a project running at 12v and the other half at 7.4 volts. I'd rather not have two power supplies if i can help it. Any suggestions on best way to step down? Also do the amps stay the same if you...
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Robo Scratch Android

Hello, I tried using Robo Scratch for Android Mobiles today to program a loop. Is this possible at all? So I would like to start the scratch again and again. Thank you
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External Power

External Power

Hello everyone, how are you? I know there are several topics around relating to modifying the EZ-Board for use with an external power supply. I just need to check to confirm that I understand...
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Rad Robot

Rad Robot

Happy to report that my EZ b and H bridge motor controller came in and is working. I have already figured out much of how to get the old Rad robot base tank to work ...and with audio,Doing the audio...
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Monocular Camera Slam

Monocular Camera Slam

Does anyone know how to or know of anyone who has used the EZ-B v4 camera on a robot to do monocular SLAM similar to the videos below. It seems that all the code is available...
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Charging Revolution Jd

It would be great if you lengthened the connection of JD to the charger. We have some connections that are so tight it has been very difficult to charge. stress