Robot Building Questions

Closing A Program Using Exec()

Quick question. As the title suggests, after opening a program or file in Windows 8 using the EXEC() command (e.g, opening a picture), how can you close that program or file using the execute command? Thanks.

Track To An Ir Source ?

Hello to All, Happy Memorial Day, I want to develop a tracking system using a IR LED in a tube, which allows a focused beam (may require a lens). This beam would be able to travel across a room. It could also be a coded number. I want to receive this signal and have my robot track to it. The concept for testing would be to use a universal tv remote...

I Am So Confused

so i'm back, and im seeing these badges all about, and they weren't here when i left can someone fill me in on what the one with the crown means? i can't seem to find a meaning on the site. thanks

Older Version Of The Robot

I am absolutely upset and wish I had never upgraded the software or the firmware for my ez-b board. I am trying to make the boxbot with my daughter for her science fair and all the images, controls and everything have changed. Ho do I revert this back to the older versions? This is horrible. I spent 400 dollars on this product 2 years ago and now...

Hb25 Motor Controllers

Hello there, Hey, this may have been asked before, but has anyone had any luck controlling two Parallax HB25 controllers ? I am trying to experiment getting the two wheels to move correctly via the continues servo control panel, and seem to be having issue with the start/stop values,etc.. I'm sure there is something i'm missing. For now I just want...

Three Wire Ping Sensor

I have a three wire Ping sensor. Can I use it with my EZBv4? I have used the normal 4 wire sensor from EZ robot but would like to use the other sensor I have available. Thanks to All Ron

Smart Arrange And Cheat Sheet Help Needed

I have a couple of problems I'm hoping can be solved. 1.) Smart Arrange. I'm having issues with "Smart Arrange". I have it disengaged/unticked and the project is saved in this state in both the Cloud and on my C: drive as I want to place where the controls are myself. When I add a new control, it rearranges everything I have done (except...

Robot Hindi Movie

Found this on youtube: Robot Hindi movie I thought it was pretty good, and hey, it's about robots:)

Script Writing 101

Hello to All, I have begun to use the Auto position panel in my projects. I want to write a script to run the different action blocks. I also want to have events like a signal from the ultrasonic sensor or a digital signal from a sensor to operate an action panel. My first step would be to put the robot in a start position then have the actions,...