Robot Building Questions

Roomba Pinouts (Ps/2)

Hello World! I was looking for the PINouts and generally how to make the cable that goes from the EZBoard to the Roomba PS/2 service port, but I have been unable to find them. Does any one have a wiring diagram and advice on the best way to make this cable? I am ordering some connectors to build the cable, but need some instructions on what pins to...

LCD Display

DJ, I am out of Digital Ports and I want to use a LCD Display. Can I use a 12C port and if so do I need to purchase a special interface and how would I input the text since the only control available under 12C is blinkin and nothing that I can see in Script? I await your input.

Turn You Android Camera Into A Wireless Ip Camera For Your Robot

Hi All, Just found this, there were a few apps in the android market place but this seems to be only one I got working in ARC. https://market.android.com/details?id=nikolay.android.ad&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwibmlrb2xheS5hbmRyb2lkLmFkIl0. I just downloaded the app, connected the to the phone with IE, installed the...

I-Cybie?

Anyone know if the ez-b can fit in it? Heck, even if it did Im not sure what Id try and do.

Ar Drone Control

I am trying to use the ARC software to control my ar.drone and it works but ten seconds after I start camera it locks up the software. In your film what firmware are you using on the drone? I tried following all of the steps in your video but the software locks up before I can change the camera settings. --edit I just rewatched your video, Duh, I...

Dual Axis Magnetic Sensor

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone is using DJ's recommended compass sensor? I think this is the link for it www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=944 DJ, do you have a video on how to install this to the EZ-B (there are a lot of pins on this little sensor)

Ultra Prt Heathrow

Nothing to do with EZ-B for once but a very cool robot transport system that I used recently at Lomdon's Heathrow Airport. Worth parking in the Exec Car Park just for the ride Click To Watch Video Click To Watch Video

Firmware Update Starts But Doesn't Finish

I've been trying to update the firmware on the board. It seems to start just fine, the progress-bar goes all the way to the end... But it never actually seems to finish. I've tried rebooting my box, re-running the firmware updater, etc... But seem to always get the same results. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Questions About Movement Script And Ping Sensor

Hi All, I've now played with all the equipment that came in the robot build kit and having a great time of it. I made a little proof of concept bot on the super cheap. I used a free paint stir stick from hardware store as his chassis, so I've named the little guy stirstick 1:) I have some questions about the ping sensor and the movement scripts. 1....