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Modified Servo M. P. Use Box?

What does the "[] use" check box do? Invert? Want to know because someone was telling me to check the invert box in the modified servo movement panel. But the use box is the only box.
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New Generation Of Computers Perhaps?

as citated from my own personal website: "elecsistor -electro transistor- multi output what if there were transistors which could give a false, neutral and true out? would the computer world change? would it finally be possible for computers to actually have a 'hunam-like' AI? i think this is possible, it just needs time and research. i came...
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Suprise Announcment June 1St(Facebook)

Suprise Announcment June 1St(Facebook)

Can't wait!
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Open House Party On Youtube Idea(Dj!)

Dj, may I suggest for the people who can't make it that you post a live video stream on YouTube. You can using the google hangout trick. That will allow us to hear and see fairly fluently. The live stream cameras don't have audio and lag a fair bit. Set up a webcam and start a live stream on YouTube!
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Best Source For Servo Extention Cables And Jumpers?

I need to order a bunch of servo extension cables and jumpers. What are the handiest types to order and where is the best place to order them? Should I get the ones with universal connectors?
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Pm355-048-Snc9 Motor And The 2.5 Amp Motor Controller?

I have a few of these motors and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on compatibility with the 2.5 amp motor controller...or any other controller. Here is the data sheet; https://www.nmbtc.com/pm-step-motors/engineering/pdf/Drive-Circuitry-and-Wiring.pdf TIA Wayne
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Engineered Arts, Cornwall Uk

Engineered Arts, Cornwall Uk

Interesting company based in Cornwall that I picked up off a BBC news story They have great projected face systems for their robots
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Maker Faire, San Mateo, Get Together On Saturday

Hi, For all of you that are coming on May 18th to San Mateo, CA for the Maker Faire, let's get together for a beer or something. I think DJ said that he would be there on Saturday, so let's target late Saturday afternoon at the Swingin' Door Pub. Swingin' Door Pub It's located about 1 block from the main entrance of the Maker Faire. The Faire runs...
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What Object Analyzer Was Used At The End Of The Robosapian Video?

Hey my name is Scott. I am new to working with the EZ-Robot and I wanted to use a remote control device that was not natively supported in ARC. I saw the DJ Sures used an object analyzer with the remote to see what pulses were being sent to the Robosapian. Was this anaylser part of the the Ez- Builder? or is it a third party program? If any one has...
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Cover For Ez-B - Any Questions With Signal Loss?

Hello everyone, I just got my EZ-B this week. Super excited to play with it and put it in my new robot I have been working on. I would like to cover the EZ-B board in a plastic case, but I'm wondering how that might affect the bluetooth signal. Does anyone have any issues with signal loss when the board and bluetooth transceiver are in an enclosed...
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Hello Everybody! Old Toys Vs Dyi Robots For First?

hi every one I m new at this but can t wait to be part of the wonderful world of robotic. I ordered my kit a few days ago and can t wait for it to be here. now the question arise should I try to build my first robot from scratch or would it be better to experiment with an old toy first .I have to get the lingo and technicalities sorted. it s still...
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How Do I Connect To Ezb Using Usb

I have 3 ezb boards in my robot. I would like to connect to 1 of them to my laptop and EZB builder using USB. Is there a tutorial for video somewhere on this forum showing how to use USB instead of Bluetooth?