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Another Question!

How does one mount. say, a 3 Servo Arm with Claw to a Revolution Six? I did read that the six doesn't need all six legs for stability, and I guess he could walk on 5 legs - if I detach one so I can mount the arm - but is there a way to have him have all six legs (because it looks cool, plus I don't really want to have to start calling him 'five' or...
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Another Piece Of Code.

Awhile ago I said I would try to get the SDK to be able to google stuff via voice command, someone said that would be great so here it is! I don't have a mic to currently use but I've coded a one-button hard-coded search for a 'concept' to prove it's doable. As a note I'll move further examples of random things I come up with into the C# forum. I...
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What Microphone For ARC?

My Panasonic Toughbook does not have a built in mic... Before I trawl eBay for one does anyone recommend a good quality one that will work well with ARC?.... I realize I probably need to avoid the cheap ones from China that of course flood eBay auctions... Thanks R
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Pnuematic 5/2 Solenoid Valves Controlling

Hello again I'm connecting Pneumatics to robot (need a chainsaw arm for robot comp just kidding or am I) , I'm using 12v solenoid valves with a 12v supply. The digital ports on ezb switch 5v a relay dosn't seem the best way or right. Smell smoke already.Geez the world of Pneumatics is vast, went hydraulic first big mistake. Not to good on...
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Inertial Sensor?

Hi I think I've got myself a little confused. Whats the difference between an accelerometer and an inertial sensor? Or are they the same thing?
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Uart On V4 Ezb.What Is It?

Uart On V4 Ezb.What Is It?

A UART is usually an individual (or part of an) integrated circuit used for serial communications over a computer or peripheral device serial port. UARTs are now...
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Brookstone Rover

my daughter is in the 7th grade. she wants to build a wall-e robot as seen on your website for her science project but the costs are greater than we can support. her hypothesis is that a robot can, on its own, travel through any maze, successfully. we have viewed all your video. we have searched the internet for cheaper options. and we feel that...
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Ominbot 2000

Ominbot 2000

Hi, I just bought an old Omnibot 2000. She is not in good shape, one arm is broken. I want to keep her mostly stock, but add sensors, camera, and servo's on all the joints to make her have full...
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Robot Competition With Wifi

Hello Please I understand 1 pc can run one program with 5 wifi ezb robots at the same time, I think. But if friends brought their pc and wifi robots for a competition will they conflict with signals. Plus would wifi be available for our old boards. Maybe a explanation of whats possible?. Thankyou Great Help thanks all ,Will wait on new boards now.
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A Thought For A Great Project

I would like to see someone come up with a robot version of the Star Wars Emperial 4 leggged walker..Would be perfect for EZ revolution ez bits!
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Weird Question

I'm selling my MacBook Pro today and I was hoping to order a robot, is there any chance I could make an interac email money transfer? Rather than find someone with a credit card because that's complicated? Sorry for being weird about it
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Clip And Play For Micro Servos?

Hello, Just curious to see if the same clip and play parts will be available for micro servos. gracias.