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Android And Ios

I was wondering if it as possible to write programs with the SDK for use directly on an I phone, ipod etc or android device. so the device connects to the robot directly and doesn't use a pc at all
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Nkh Robot Revolution Documentary

I guess we aren't the only ones recognizing that we have a Revolution on our hands! We are definitely in the age of practical Robotics, it's awesome to see more development across the globe on humanoid robotics. Maybe some good can still come out of such horrible disasters such as the Fukushima Daiichi plant. I'm really excited to see what the...
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Another Question For Josh Or Anyone

Another Question For Josh Or Anyone

Josh, On the two 12V batteries that you order from Ebay, Which charger can I use? I have a Large Car battery charger and a small Motorcycle Battery...
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Feature Requests

@djsures Any progress on extending the displayed waitforspeech menu from 4 to ten-ish and reducing font size? And I would love to have a dedicated variable that indicated if a software update was available on the web so my BOT can advise me..... I know there is a block available but the bot telling me itself would be cool!
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A Creepy Robot To Watch Over Elderly.

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Wireless Camera.

I was wondering if I could use any wireless camera with EZ robot. The reason I ask is I need to put a camera in a very small place on my robot and have been looking at some mini wireless camera's on ebay.
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Custom Movement Panel Speed Not Working Again On 8-19-2013 ARC

Custom Movement Panel Speed Not Working Again On 8-19-2013 ARC

The version of ARC just prior to the 8-19 version worked fine, but something is this build has...
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Help - How Can I Use An Iphone (With Ios 6) To Send Commands To Ez-Robot?

Hi, How can I use an iPhone (with iOS 6) to send commands to EZ-Robot? As used in ArDrone Parrot. My project is to send some instructions / controls a robot using the card EZ-Robot. Such as, movement servos, as on / off switches Please can someone help me? Thanks very much for yours attention. Beest Regards. HManso
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Roomba Hacks For Booze Bot Help :)

Roomba Hacks For Booze Bot Help :)

Hey I'm looking for suggestions here and answers. I've never hacked a roomba so I'm being a good little mad scientist and doing some homework. The booze...
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Robots-Suck Ebay Seller Stocks ,.Omnibot , 2000 , Hero , Verbot.Ect

Online eBay seller breaks.down bots.for.parts. need a second motorized are for.a.few.dollars? No problem , need a.replacement dome for your Omnibot? @bret lol. He.has.it. I'm getting one myself. Need a.replacement motor? Yup they got.them if you need somthing I can ask about it as he's already getting me parts quotes. Thanks guys. Just trying to...
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Looking For The Latest Jarvis

It told me "the newest jarvis" and it gave me a virus. I had to hack the register in order to get rid of it. Anyone know a good link to the Latest Jarvis that they are using now? Thanks, mel
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Ez-Robot Bundle For Sale

Hi folks! I've got my Ez-Robot Kit and bundle of Bots up for sale on Ebay. The Listing is: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141043164491 I wish I had more time to tinker but we just bought a farm so I'll be busy elsewhere. This will certainly be the ultimate starter bundle! Thanks DJ for such a great product. Here's the Link