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DHT11 Temp & Humidity Sensor by Proteusy
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DHT11 Temp & Humidity Sensor

Read DHT11 temperature and humidity on Arduino (signal pin 4) using EZ-Genuino_DTH11_Uno firmware; exposes $Temp and $Humid variables.

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Script dancing Android puppets in Synthiam ARC using cheap mini servos, creating per-move ARC scripts and aiming for music-triggered playback.

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Range Extender

Hi DJ, I understand from communication with your sales department that the range is 10 -20 meters depending on the antennae in laptop bluetooth. In on of your forums you mention 50 meters. For my project will need about 30 meters of range. Will I be able to get this with a good bluetooth dongle (class 1)?...
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Problem With If

Problem With If

I was trying to script with an "if" command and in the script functions it says if (adc[port])[condiction][value]) in the sample it says if(adc(adc2)>50) and leaves out the...
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Bluetooth Requires Reset On Power Cycling Ez-B

I can connect to the EZ-B no problem, but I have to reseat my bluetooth adapter every time I power cycle the EZ-B. Any ideas? The wall-e I built has located the EZB in a very remote location. I am contemplating rerouting the 4 connection wires to the outside of the robot case so I can do this remotely, but that is a bit hack.. Are there any easy...
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Something To Get Ideas

hey I don't know if you know about this, there is a gnu project called robocub that is trying to get a robot to learn like an 8 year old I have the source but you can get it online free and easy. This program has some perfect ideas to bring over to this. I have been checking out the learning source to see what i can do with it has others too let me...
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Reading Switch (Digital Input)

Reading Switch (Digital Input)

Hi DJ, I'd like to read the position of a switch. So, when a button is pushed, I get a Boolean that becomes true (or an integer that becomes 1). As soon as the...
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Vacuum Robot Build Shark V63  Maybe With Tomy 2000

Vacuum Robot Build Shark V63 Maybe With Tomy 2000

Hello everyone. First off i will say im technically inclined background, building pcs, custom cars, and i mod...
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Modified Servo

Modified servo has no board number option
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Pre-Ordering Ez-B Controller

Hi DJ, I notice there's no option to pre-order just the EZ-B controller board.. just the kit. The Buy It Now button is not displayed when attempting to purchase through the Individual Items Purchase page. Any reason for this?
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Buster's Progress

Buster's Progress

Thought you all may like to see Buster's progress.
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Movement Scripts

My Robotics Club needs a movement script since i lost my original copy. Please help! We need it to undergo basic maneuvers such as stop, go, forwards, backwards, turn left, turn right, accelerate, decelerate, and it should go up to about 5 mph max 1.5 mph min. If you are willing to contribute then please do. Please post either the script or a link...
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Modified Servo Or Hbridge?

Hello Everyone, I'm just trying to figure out if I should order 2 modified servos or a Hbridge and motors. These will be responsible for the movement of my robot. If you need anymore info. let me know. -Thanks A Ton!!!!! Kolton
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Yet Another Wall-E....

Yet Another Wall-E....

Hey Guys, I'd just like to show my progress since I received my Ez-Robot Kit (mind you, I knew really nothing about robotics) and Yes- it's a Wall-e "wanna-be". Since...