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ARC External Interface

ARC External Interface

Hi all, I love what DJ has done with ARC and all the enhancements that have been made and continue to be made. Having the SDKs are awesome but I really like what DJ has already...
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Digital Ports On New Ezb 4.0

Will I be able to plug the Servos Directly into these port without a voltage regulator? Can I use my old PING from EZB directly with the new board without voltage regulator? If I need a regulator should I use a 11.1V Battery and turn it down to 5V
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Still No Delivery

Placed my order on June 19th 2013 and have still not recieved my order! have emailed and had no reply! to say that I am unimpressed would be an understatement! Any clue as to when I might get the parts that I ordered? confused
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Multiple H-Bridges On A Single Project

Hi All So apparently the only way to use multiple H-Bridges on a single robot in is to create multiple project widows? Correct? When I attempt to add a second H-Bridge I get the message one H-Bridge per project. Thanks, Daniel
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Ping Sensor Help

I am having a problem with the ping sensor. I have the sensor hooked up to D8 and D9. I have servos and an H Bridge connected but not doing anything with them. I am using the ping distance control to view the result and they seem very unstable. With a stationary target the reading are bounce between 16 to 18 (which is probably an accurate value and...
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Hello, Newbie From Leeds

Hi there, Really just an introduction, as my printer has not arrived. (I go to pick it up in an hour or so, so quite excited) I have however, thought it would be a good idea to join a 3d printing forum as I have never done this myself. All previous rapid prototyping has been done by professionals..... So, I am getting a Makerbot 1(Clone) dual...
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Help With Sensor

Hello such, anyone have an example of how to work the sensor programmed in C# or is in any SDK sample? I hope your help. regards
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Common Ground And Pololu H Bridge

Common Ground And Pololu H Bridge

Morning All So I'm using a Pololu H bridge (VNH2Sp30) to control a 12 volt motor and having trouble with my common ground. I ran a connection from the...
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Assigning Scripts To Wii Mote Buttons

any one have any practice adding up and down scripts to wii mote buttons? I so far have only been able to add one function. I am unsure if there is a command in the scripts or if I can add my script to key controls. Any advice would be appreciated. What I am trying to do is to make buttons 1 and 2 on the wii mote make my arms go up and when I...
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Techno's Got A Rad!

Techno's Got A Rad!

I got a rad for my birthday today! I've got a whole plan laid out and I almost have enough cash to pay for the stuff I need. I can't wait to start working on him! Edit:(this is an...
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New Contollers - Need A New Laptop

OK, I'm starting to get the stuff together that I will need to start working on B9Greg's new control system. His present laptop is running Windows 98 - What should I be looking for to use with EZ robot software and running B9Greg at conventions? Thanks! Greg
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Interfacing 5V Peripherals Like Ping Sensors To The New Ezb4

Interfacing 5V Peripherals Like Ping Sensors To The New Ezb4

A couple of weeks a go DJ mentioned in a post that a 5V adapter (For common 5V sensors like the ping...