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How I Got Started With Ez Robot And My Three Year Journey Using It

Hi all, There has been an ongoing conversation over on the B9 Builders Club forum about using EZ Robot or other Arduino type of controllers. I'd like to share a post I added to that thread. Get a cup of coffee and a comfy chair and enjoy: -------------------------------------------------->>>> Hi B9 Builders, I thought I'd add to this...
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Sending A Snapshot In An E-Mail

Sending A Snapshot In An E-Mail

I have the new SMTP Client Plugin installed and working. I have it configured so that if the camera in my robot detects any motion, I get an e-mail and it...
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Connection Question - Multiple V4's

Good Day, I've been burning myself out trying to get this fixed. Read multiple threads but I'm still stumped. I was proficient in the V3's but just recently got back to working with the V4's. I have (2) V4's that I'm trying to connect to my router. I originally thought it was a router setting (LinkSys) but I'm now on router #3 with a barebones...
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Static Noise From Ez-B4

Hello all, So, I have tried searching the forum and the tutorials regarding a static noise coming from my new (came today) EZ-B4 without finding anything, and I hope someone that has been using it for some time can help me out. The unit is a clean "DIY" EZ-B v4 Controller. It has the camera and the Ultrasonic sensor attached (but makes...
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V4 Two Way Serial Communication - Where Do I Connect To Read?

V4 Two Way Serial Communication - Where Do I Connect To Read?

Hi all, I'm trying to get serial feedback from a device. Does anyone know where on the V4 I should...
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Invalid Boolean Script Error

Hey guys. I don't want to give away my current project so I wont say much other than the code and my problem. In the following script I get this error: Error: 6:07:26 PM - Error on line 13: String was not recognized as a valid Boolean. This is the script. No idea what is causing it, other than perhaps there is too many phrases. Script: #This is...
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Question On Soundservo(Pcspeaker)

Question on SoundServo(PcSpeaker) I am trying to use SoundServo(PcSpeaker), but no servo movement. The TalkServo and SoundMicrophone work fine. I have tried on two different computers, and a clean start with only the soundServo, variable watcher, and scriptmanager to test it. I thought maybe Min/Max had to be below and above 90. The servo moves if...
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I Have Just Decided To Try Replacing All My Servos With Steppers

I Have Just Decided To Try Replacing All My Servos With Steppers

Can someone please tell me everything I need to buy to replace my servos with stepper motors...
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Movement Pad Or Joystick In Mobile Interface Builder

For my current robotics project, I am looking for a way to add some sort of a movement pad/servo pad/joystick control to the mobile app interface. I want to do more than clicking a button and have some default movement script execute, and stop when I let go. However, after I have checked out the mobile interface builder, the options available in it...
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Second Hbridge

Can I hook up 2 of the 2.5 Amp L298N Motor Driver H bridges to the the EZ-B? I see in the manual that you can only have one controller per project but I've read others say they are placing several H bridges in their robots. I plan to have at least 4 DC motors in my robot. If so how is it wired up? According to DJ's video there only seems to be room...
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Neck Vertical Servo Not Responding

We received our JD robot. assembled it. I started calibration. all parts worked including the neck horizontal servo, but not the vertical. This servo never showed any movement at the time of cable connection as well. Contacted robot shop, where I purchased the robot. Told to contact manufacturer directly. seems no direct responses! other than...
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Functions Using Multiple Ez-B V4's

Functions Using Multiple Ez-B V4's

I want to start a new tutorial, and for this I am hoping for your input as well to make this work. With the ability of connecting more than one EZ-B v4...