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Sabretooth And L298n Motor Controler Malfunction

Guys having a new issue. Got the Sabretooth to work and my L298N works with my Arms. But when I activate one of the arms either Left Right Up or Down. The Left Motor on the SabreTooth turns on full speed forward. I Have tried different Digital Pins and I have tried New connecter wires doesn't make a difference. One thing that may be of note is that...
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Connecting Sabertooth 2X25

Connecting Sabertooth 2X25

Does anyone have a wiring diagram to connect Sabertooth 2x25 to a Dagu Thumper 6x6? I have it connected, but it will only go frontwards and backwards, No left or right...
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Robocub Platform

Robocub Platform

The Sharper Image Robocub would be a neat platform to EZBify - How about it DJ?
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Hub-Ee

Hub-Ee

Here's a really great idea that's available from a US and UK suppliers cant imagine why I haven't stumbled across it before HUB-ee wheels they are small wheel hubs that contain an integrated motor, gear...
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Motor Controller For This Kind Of Motor?

I was looking at this kind of motor for a future project(its a secret ) and so I want to know what motor controller to use if I buy and use 2. I'm crazy tired so i'm having some trouble sorting this out. sleep........ eek......... blush Edit: So tired I forgot to ad the link blush. here it is!...
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Question About Omnibot Motors

On the omnibot2000, there are 8 wires coming from the drive train. I assume that two are for each Left and Right Motors and two are for the encoders each left and right. does anyone know the color code of how to know which ones are motors and which ones are encoders? Thanks, I have Red/Brown, purple/gray, orange/yellow, and Blue/blue. Mel
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Gopro Wifi Streaming Compatibility Idea

Gopro Wifi Streaming Compatibility Idea

I was reading my dads GoPro box and it says that if you get the app on your idevice, you can livestream the video through the wifi on the new...
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Makerbot Digitizer Desktop Scanner

Makerbot Digitizer Desktop Scanner

For all you makerbotters out there, the MakerBot Digitizer: www.makerbot.com/digitizer Loads of possibilities
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H Bridge As On/Off Switch

Morning All This is one of those really, really, really basic questions. If I want to power up my robot (turn him on/off) via the EZ Board I'm assuming I simply use an H Bridge. I'm using a 12 volt system so an H Bridge is the only safe way if I want the EZ Board to control this function, right? Thanks, Daniel
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L298n Motor Sheild Scripting

L298n Motor Sheild Scripting

Rich and Friends, Got a new l298n H bridge and it works great but I have a few questions. 1. I need to know how to call a script using a button push 2. I know there...
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Camera Controlcommand Error With The Camerarecordstart Command

Camera Controlcommand Error With The Camerarecordstart Command

Hi, since a recent update (I don't know which one exactly), the ControlCommand...
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Question About The Default Power Plug.

I'm talking about the green and black plug that you connect to the battery holder. By default is the center positive or negative? Sorry to ask such a basic question but, I tried searching and couldn't find the answer. Thanks