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ARC & Roomba

ARC & Roomba

Downloaded new ARC and now issues with my roomba commands. stress
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Windows 8.1 Upgrade And ARC.

I upgraded to MS Windows 8.1. Bluetooth is handled different in Windows 8.1. It needs to be paired each time you run ARC. But did not need to reinstall anything. And ARC works fine otherwise. J had to go into bluetooth settings change the check box allow bluetooth devices to find this pc. solves pair each time. j updated 10/20/2013 at 2:34pm
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Another Question Related To Controlling U Command Wall-E

Hi, If I buy the USB UIRT device for controlling U command WALL-E, could I use another Thinkway remote control (same brand) for the Infrared codes? I was thinking that it would be the same type of codes for the UIRT device. Should it work or not? I am kind of panicking about this do to the fact that there's not really any other way to control it!...
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Ez-Tec Rc Truck To Robot

Hey all. I'm a complete noob to robotics and i really need some help. I want to transform my old rc truck into a robot using the ez-robot kit. I have no idea where to start or if its even possible. I've created simple robots using the kit but i was working with a team. Iv never worked alone or tried using an rc truck. Any help at all? Even its just...
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Rover 5 Cad

Rover 5 Cad

drew this for all its on sketchup if you want it link https://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=caa9ebafb93c35c0c6c16acdac3f0dc8
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7,5A Servo External Power Supply

7,5A Servo External Power Supply

Hi all! i've been a bit busy with practicing my pcb design skills, and designed a 7,5A servo PSU. specs: 7,5A max out 8-18VDC in power in (ideal for a car...
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Design Function

Hey guys, I have a problem with the design function on ARC. Is there a way to rotate the ez-bits so I can place them a different way? Thanks.
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I Want To Turn My Robot With Ez Robot Wall.E

I Want To Turn My Robot With Ez Robot Wall.E

I made a real size WALL.E from a scrap, it is still full Rc analog and I want to give EZ Robot brain may be able to help him to live...
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Guys Name It.

Guys Name It.

This is the robot we made out of foam board... Inspired from Omnibot 3000... Guys please name it...
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Sightseeing

Sightseeing

This first week was amazing. I had a lot of fun meeting the entire team and following some of them around to see what their roles are like at EZ-Robot. I tagged along with Jeremie, Cory and Geoff...
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Question- Universal Robot Remote Wowwee

hi guys, I have a u command WALL-E that is Infrared (IR) controlled. unfortunately it doesn't have the remote control. So while searching online, I discovered the wowwee "RoboRemote", a universal infrared robot remote that will work with any wowwee robot as it states. It can be programmed and has a usb port that plugs into your PC. Could...
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A Little Trouble

Hello! I am Chuck Walsh I am having difficulty following the tutorials. I started by downloading the latest versions both ARC and the firmware success on both accounts. I must admit that when guided to click on the examples button... I looked and said what examples button? After playing with the menus I've discovered the tutorial's and the latest...