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Setting Voltage Of Adc Ports

Hi guys, Is it possible to set the voltage of the ADC ports. I'm trying to get them to act as switches to control an LED array. I've already used up the 20 Digital I/O's. I want to set them to values 0 or 255 to switch between 0 & 5 volts' Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Dan
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Ez-B Keeps Disconnecting

Ez-B Keeps Disconnecting

So I finally got around to testing out my EZ-B. I have all my stuff plugged in, and as soon as I power it on, several of the items connected to it start running - without...
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Camera Control

I loaded the latest version of ARC and now the program runs slow. If I put the camera on pause everything is as usual however with the camera on, it takes between 2 and 4 seconds for the program to respond to any mouse click. I tried deleting the control and puting in a new one. No help.
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Multiple Forms Ezb.Connect1 Problems

Hi Guys Im trying to create multiple forms with the EZ B connection on Form 1 (Home page). On Form 2 I have a button to activate digital port D19. I'm using the code below: ezB_Connect1.EZB.Digital.SetDigitalPort(EZ_B.Digital.DigitalPortEnum.D19, false); However I am getting the error: The name 'ezB_Connect1 does not exist in the current context....
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How To Let A Robot Locate My Position

Hi there, what would be the best solution if you want your robot to recognice and follow you? Radio? A keyed bluetoothsignal? I want to build a robot that follows me in a certain distance. Maybe something similar to a wall-e, so I can put my shoppings into him^^ Im happy for any good suggestion and even more for a complete robokit
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Release 2012.02.08.00

Hello- I noticed today in the Downloads section that there is a new version of the ARC software (2012.02.08.00) I currently have the 2012.01.31.00 version installed. When I try to install the newer version, it says the version I have installed is newer than the new one and exits out. Also, when I click on the "Release Notes" next to the...
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Size Of Ez-Robot Camera

Size Of Ez-Robot Camera

Hi, Could someone please tell me what the size of the camera is after it has been taken out of its case including removal of the front lens surround? Thanks heaps. Rich &...
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Any Good Books?

Hello, Want to start programming in Visual Basic, but there is a lot I don't understand. Anyone know any good books for a VB beginner? My goal is to write a Ez-b program to control a robot. - Mix3rn
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Ez-Robot Kit, Ebay Buster Arrived, Still Waiting For Usb Dongle

greeting all just a little update. I got the ez and Buster Monday this week 2/6 but I have been sick and did not open them untill today. been going thru the on manual video's. I don't think I can do much more until I get the usb dongle. Check out my Buster, he work but is a current hog. I had Buster hooked to my bench supply and monitor the current...
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French Recognition ?

Hello, It's only to know if the voice recognition is only with english words or if it's possible in french and other languages ? ghicat
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Make A Wall A Trash Robot From Scratch?

Make A Wall A Trash Robot From Scratch?

I saw this in two scenes of wall-e but he's beefier and doesn't seem to have a head. Maybe use this for pooper scooper or sweeper bot? Any...
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ARC Update + Firmware Issue

Hi, Had a bit of a strange one and I hope you can shed some light on it. I received my EZ-B from MakerShed, I downloaded the ARC and installed. Tried to connect (after my previous issues with the Bluetooth!) and was informed that the firmware needed updating, I followed the tutorial and was up and running in no time Then the ARC said it needed to...