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Outer Limits Memory

I have reached the top of Mt Memory Everest! What was I thinking! Anyways in an effort to create a chat bot called FRED (Friendly Robot Entertainment Droid) , I have used in excess of 101 Scripts and combined with 15 Soundboards of .wav files to create a massive file of ..wait for it...152 MB (159,718,816 bytes)! It will "save or save as"...
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Batteries (Noob)

I have the wild thumper 4WD chassis. I read somewhere that anything over 5V is a waste for the EZ-B. Not sure this is true... IF this IS true, should I have two battery packs? 6V for EZ-B and a higher voltage, higher AH battery for the chassis? I'm looking for the best solution, not the cheapest. Can anyone recommend a link to buy the best battery...
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Introducing. Me!

Introducing. Me!

Hello EZ-Robotiers! So my kit arrived today and I thought it is now the best time to say a quick greeting, pass on my initial observations and ask about an extremely minor issue. Me: So...
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Which Language

Morning People, I have recently purchased two complete sets of EZ Robot for my brother and I with the ultimate intention of taking over the world. We are of the the more senior side but not complete Ludites. I am looking to learn a programming language from scratch and would like to ask which ( VB C C++ ) you young whippersnappers would recomend me...
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Transformer

Great transformer One of the best I have seen.
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Controlling Specific Leds Besides The I2c Hardware?

Controlling Specific Leds Besides The I2c Hardware?

Is it possible to use special leds such as 7 color blinking leds within the ezb programmer, besides? using the blink...
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Moving An Led

I'm putting my board into a project box and I'm thinking a case mounted LED with some passive vents cut out to allow the voltage regulators to breathe. The best way I can think of doing this is to de-solder the LED, mount it to the box and re-solder jumper pins, then hook up wire from LED back to the board - that way I can easily open the box and...
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Megomoto

Has anyone tried using a MegoMoto shield yet? https://www.robotpower.com/products/MegaMoto_info.html I'm looking for some easy, high powered motor controllers to run some old electric wheelchair motors, and thought these might be compatible.
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Hi I Am New To Ez Robot , Jstarne1 Little Brother

His guys I just wanted to say hello. I am 16 in USA I have been learning from josh and it has sparked my interest and now I want to build my own robots. I am very new so I am just learning.
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Ez-B Do Not Recognize The Cordless Rumblepad 2 Joystick?

Dear Sir, I was unable to control a servo with a Cordless RumblePad 2 Joystick!? I select Add Control -> Misc -> Joystick Joystick windows button are: Config PC MicroSoft Refresh. There was no Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2 Joystick display in middle button? Would you please HELP How can I made EZ-B to recognize the Cordless RumblePad 2...
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Ez Robot

This kit looks really cool. I've watched your videos too
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2Nd Movement Control Panel Request Or Communication Only For Robosapien

2Nd Movement Control Panel Request Or Communication Only For Robosapien

Hello DJ, I was wondering if it would be possible to have 2 movement panels or...