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Omnibot Hack Begun

Omnibot Hack Begun

Inspired by DJ and so many of you out there, I have finally begun my omnibot hack. While awaiting the arrival of my EZ-Board and camera I have disassembled, washed, and painted the...
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Voice Recognition Error

Hi DJ SURES, I have a problem with the voice control, i tried the function on windows xp but didn't work, Later I read that xp doesn't work. but I've tried windows 7 on my desktop and get the same error. Just a few minutes ago i installed windows 7 on my laptop and I get the same error. do i miss something or is there something else. systems I used...
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Speech Vs Soundboard

I've been studying the " Wall E Big" file. Would scripts written for speech be placed on the soundboard? I get a window on "speech" that says only one instance can be written there. If I understand right there are lots of smaller scripts written ( like Wall e dance) that are triggered by Control Commands. Is that correct? Is...
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Spelling

I could have swarn that the forum had spell check at one time. Am I missing something? Yes, spell chack. (lol)
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Need Help Hooking Up An External Motor Controller

I have a motor controller that only requires 4 inputs. 2 for direction, and 2 for PWM. I can make the wheels turn constantly by applying +5v to the PWM inputs- and the wheels reverse when I apply +5v to the direction inputs. I can activate the motor by connecting the wire to the center-pin of an EZ-B digital port- which is always 5v. But when I...
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Task Distribution Concept

Various companies distribute their jobs and tasks through special websites. These websites act as hosts for hundreds of different people, all specialising in a particular area. By using these "un-official employees" they are able eliminate any problems that may occur in the workplace, temporarily decrease their work-load and temporarily...
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Picture

Picture

Hello, DJ asked me for a picture of my fan to cool the voltage regulators so I took one. Then I went to place it and found out the Forum needs a URL to show a picture. I haven't established an account with...
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New EZ-B Compatible Products!

New EZ-B Compatible Products!

Solarbotics has just released a couple products that are "A" word compatible, and you know what that means, they are EZ-B friendly as well! Those new...
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Joystick Y Axis To Control 2 Modified Servos?

Hello, Is it Possible for the Joystick to control 2 servos when the +y or -Y is moved? I am driving a track robot with 2 modified servos. Thanks!
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List Of Free .Mp3 Sound Files For Robots

List Of Free .Mp3 Sound Files For Robots

hi, i'm TJ I like some of wall-e's words, and would like some others too in my robot. if anyone has mp3 files for communication or basic...
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Memsic 2125 Dual-Axis Accelerometer

Is it possible to use the Parallax Memsic 2125 Dual-Axis Accelerometer with the EZ-B? I have worked out what I think would be the proper wiring based how it worked on the "A" Controller. But I do not see how I can tell the EZ-B to Read the Digital values (PWM). Thank you for ANY assistance.
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You Are Not Going To Beleive This.

Click To Watch Video I can't ever get the Add YouTube Video to work. Here is a link. https://www.wimp.com/teachrobot/