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Maestro Servo Controller by Pololu
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USB control for Pololu Maestro (6/12/18/24) via ARC Vx ports. Maps Vx to Maestro channels; supports position, speed, acceleration, release.

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Trouble Connecting 2 Ezb's

Trouble Connecting 2 Ezb's

I'm trying to connect two v4's in one project, but no dice. I know someone had this trouble before, but can't find the thread. They are both set to client mode, and the...
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Automating A Rc Car

I have a RC rock crawler that I would like to automate and turn into a Robot . If I but the EZ-B v4 Developer Kit will I be able to replace my receiver on my car with the Ezb-v4 unit and hook up my steering and ESC servos to run and stear the car through the programming to the . The car has 7.2 v Battery system on board which come through the ESC....
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Ssc-32 Speed Control

I'm currently installing and testing my new SSC-32 and testing servos using Servo(V0,xx) script commands which work great, and I'm trying to get a "connection" init script sorted to set virtual servo speeds on start up, but can't figure out how to control speed. A take it that the "ServoSpeed()" commands are not supported for...
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Ezb V4 Short Circuit

I have a problem with my EZB. Its connected to a JD-head. That means 2 servos, rgb Eyes and camera. Powered with a 2cell lipo with a 2 Amp fuse inline. I had the EZB powered up and programming, shut it down to eat dinner. When I got back i plugged it in again but it didnt boot, 10 seconds later the 2 amp fuse was blown. I unplugged everyting from...
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Longer Programming Time

i made a video how you can use an extended batt 2200 or 5000MaH with 12 servo's .you will only see the female jack. tell me what you think plzz. 5000mah 2200mah
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Connection Question With More Then 1 Ezb4 Controller

Hello, i have 3 EZB4 Controller. I try to connect all Controller as Clients in my network. If i connect 1x EZB4 "192.168.178.21" everything works. If i connect 2x EZB4 "192.168.178.21 + 22" i get only the web interface from the first one "21". I also find only one the "21" in the EZB Software - not more! The...
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Direct All Asounds To Pc Soundboard

Hi I robot is a little out of order right now and can't talk. Is it possible to send all talk and sounds to the PC soundbord instead. Right now I can't hear the battery warning for example. Best regards Niclas
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Talking Servo / Inmoov Mouth Closed After Sentence

Talking Servo / Inmoov Mouth Closed After Sentence

Hello, i have a problem with my inmoov. I add a "talking servo" i adjust the servo - everything is fine i have...
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Dimensions For 8X8 Rgb Array

Dimensions For 8X8 Rgb Array

A quick question for DJ or Jeremie. Can I ask what the exact dimensions for the upcoming 8x8 RGB LED arrays are please (actual display and overall unit size)? I...
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V3 To Monitor Two V4s?

Hi Folks, Hope everyone has been having a blast building robots! I haven't posted since last year and now its time to scramble and get the G-Bot ready for this Halloween. Always a fun time! This year the G-Bot is getting upgraded from v3 to v4. I am excited to enjoy the better range and connectivity of wifi over Bluetooth. I’m also upgrading his...
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On The V 4, How Can I Tell It The Sounds Needs To Go Through The Main Desktop, N

I just need to toggle the sound from the Robot to the Desktop speakers. thanks in advance.
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Battery

Unable to charge robot. Only charge the robot on one occasion. Then try to recharge the battery when the robot says it has to be charged. All LEDs flashes red six times and stop 1 second in cycle. I know it says the problem is a 300mv difference of voltage between battery pack. How can I solve this problem?