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Newbie From France

Hello D.J. and EZ-World ! I'm from Lyon (in the middle of the France) It's very nice to be here, with your'll I have received my EZ-kit and many other parts 2 weeks ago, and I have many projects to make with it ! Sorry for my poor English language ! Please, tell me if I make mistake when I will vrite Viva EZ-B and D.J. Sures ! Have a good WE, best...
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Adding Bluetooth Step 4.....Help!

Hi all, I am at step 4 adding bluetooth. i am still wailling for bluetooth dongle from hong kong. in the mean time my daughter had a bluetooth dongle she use to use with a key board and mouse that she has given to me. It seem to have installed ok and the computer said it is working OK. After watching DJ video several times I went to devices and...
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Ez-Community Rocks!

You are all awesome it's such a great group we have. And more great people coming daily. Soooooooooo I wanted to say I think ur all awesome. Super duper supportive and positive energy. Soon the world will be ez robot'd!!
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The Box

The Box Some time ago about a month or so i seen an image of the box that the kit comes in not sure if i seen it in a photo or a vid and cant seem to find it again :S what im wondering is would you sell the box by it self and if so how much i know many that would love to get one i want many lol for many things thay would make a great project box...
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Wheel Encoder Module

2 fairly nice ones are wheel watcher WW-2 and WW-12 or any ideas on hooking them up other also like ones from USDIGITAL
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Bad, Bad, Day (Post Office ).

Hi Everyone, Well today was the day. I checked my tracking number and it stated that my EZ had been delivered. When I got home I went to the mailbox and opened it, there sat the key. Yes, I thought, just moments away now. There was I key in my mailbox (standard since packages are placed in locked boxes in the pick up area). When I opened the box...
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My First Robot

My First Robot

This is a toy I had when I was about 5. It was also the first thing that I remember taking apart and putting back together. J.W.
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Sssssshhhhhh :)

Sssssshhhhhh :)

Happy Valentines Day fellow ez-rrrrrrrrrrrobot lovers Don't tell anyone yet... We haven't made a proper press release. But that video we just filmed 30 minutes ago. Give us another week or...
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Ping)) Ultrasonic Sensor Question

My sensor only has a Vcc, Gnd and Signal pin on it, can i wire it with just 1 servo wire?
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New Robot Toy Coming?

https://io9.com/5884087/this-might-be-the-single-most-amazing-toy-weve-ever-seen I could only check out the video at work with no sound, but I really like the smooth motion of the spider legs and turret. JOC
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H-Bridges

H-Bridges

Good day folks! Anyone have recommendations for an alternative to the BV-4113 Motor Controller? Looks like my Dogbot (dog baby sitter bot) requires more power than the BV-4113 can deliver. Oddly enough...
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All Terrain Wheels

Hi, I intend to build a robot with four all terrain wheels. It will be slow moving, but will be traversing grass areas. Any recommendations on wheels and motors compatible with EZ-B? jc