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How To Add Project Robots To Ez-Robots On Profile

How To Add Project Robots To Ez-Robots On Profile

i have been working on my omega project for about 2 1/2 months now and i have yet to figure out how to make a ez-robot...
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Network Question:

Ok, here is what I have: The ports are: Router 10.0.0.1 Desktop 10.0.0.2 MagicJack 10.0.0.3 EZB 4 (Sally) 10.0.0.4 I have everything going into the router and then going to the Internet. I have two wifi connections. One is for the Internet and one is for the EZB. If I hook up for the EZB, I loose the other connection. I guess my question is: How do...
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Robots On Ebay

Vintage R.A.D. 1.0 listed on Ebay R.A.D. 1.0 $69.00 $19.99 Shipping R.A.D. 2.0 R.A.D. $80.00 free shipping
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Free 3D Sensor Seminar

I partner of mine that I worked with robotics with over the past 10 years sent me this. Thought I would share it with you guys. Make no mistake its going to be a sales pitch , but you never know what you might learn along the way. COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTE WEBINAR: An introduction to using 3D sensors for inspection applications In this webinar, our...
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Unable To Connect Multiple Ezbs

Hi guys, I have asked this before but I am unable to connect multiple EZBs with one wifi connection. I have used the Wi-Fi client mode to connect the Six and Roli to my JD. However, after I connected the JD to the network, I am able to find the Six but not the Roli in the radar. Hence, I am unable to connect all three robots through one network. I...
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Glyph And Pose+Sound

hi is it possible to use a pose + sound while using a glyph?
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Nomad 6R |
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My Battery Is Low

hi there, Im working with the EZB-4 and 21x servos + a lot leds, camera and sensors.. the robot needs a lot power in action. in the same second If my robot says: "my battery is low", he collapse.. I have no time for a reaction. its not good for the optical look.. I dont want scratches.. or a broken arm.. you know. So I need to find a way...
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Smarty |
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Array Entry Format

Array Entry Format

I am trying to write an Array of ControlCommand scripts but I get an error message when I Run it. What is the correct format for this kind of entry? Thank you.
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I Just Bought Jd On May 3 And I Live In Ambler Pennsylvania How Long Should It T

I just bought it and I live in the U.S. In ambler pa how long should it take if I got expedited shipping
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Ez Servos And Voltage

Hola Hopefully this is easy. Can the standard EZ servos (builders kit) safely run at 5 volts (but plenty of amps)? Thanks, D. Scott
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Mulberry |
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Ez-B V4 - Servos And Power Supply

Ez-B V4 - Servos And Power Supply

Is there any documentation on how much power/amps the EZ-B V4 will supply for servos? I see a lot of you are using up to 20+ servos (and some are the big...
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Steve G |
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Inmoov With Bosch Motors

Inmoov With Bosch Motors

I have decided to jump into 3D printing and build a version of the Inmoov robot, here is the printer that I am going to buy, it looks a good spec....
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