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XBOX 360 Controller Support?

XBOX 360 Controller Support?

I am trying to get my the ARC program to recognize my 360 controller. It is plugged in via USB, and windows has it listed in the Devices menu. Any suggestions?...
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Bluetooth Connection Problems

I was testing the EZ-B with my joystick and everything was working brilliantly. I then needed to leave the room and without thinking I removed a battery from the battery pack without disconnecting the EZ-B. When I returned and placed the battery in the battery pack the bluetooth light (which is on top I think) wasn't flashing. I am now unable to...
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Re-Using Components

So I have a few servos and things which I have taken from various toys. I had the intention of connecting them to the EZ-B board. However they are not 3 prong connectors. They have 2. I'm not entirely sure what each of the 2 wires does, but they are definitely connected to servos. I think they are grounded already. I attempted to connect them in...
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Status LED Fail

Hey! Yesterday i was driving around with my robot powered by EZ-B when it got stuck in forward (not the software but the ez-b itself) and i couldn't stop it, i rebooted and it got stuck in turning. Now i powered it up but the Bluetooth module light won't come on, then it finally came on and everything works as normal but the status led doesn't...
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Max # Of Servos Without Jitter

I am new to this and I havent my ez-b yet to test it. Ive researched online and discovered that some boards are capable of many servo connections, there is a problem with efficient software routines to prevent jitter due to # of servos and other processes in the programming. I intend to use 14 servos and prob all the DIO. DJ, do you think this will...
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White LED On The EZ-B Board

I got my EZ-B yesterday and it seems to be working fine expept the white LED does not work. I thought I read something about it on the forum but I can't seem to find it. Any input would be appreciated.
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Error: Unhandled Exception Has Occurred In Your Applicattion. Cannot Access A Di

This is my first time using ARC. Received the error above when trying to add a wireless joystick to control two modified servos for Wall-e project. I thought I followed exact steps as depicted in joystick tutorial video. ARC recognizes joystick because the various rows highlight in configuration window when I press joystick buttons. When I try to...
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EZ-B To Run On Android Os?

Hello Iv been interested in robotics for a long time and been looking at this EZ-B platform for a couple of weeks thinking of different projects etc. Ive ordered my first EZ-B today and cant wait to get started! Thanks to DJ SURES for this fantastic board and website! Anyway back to the point I realize the whole program is made to work off a PC or...
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Delivery Time

Hi DJ. August 19. I was charged for the EZ ROBOT, which I ordered some days before. The device hasn't shown up yet!!! I've tried to get in touch with "Amy"? to get some information, but she seems to be out of reach. Any news? ;-) Got it today september 15. (Posted by ez-robot august 23.!!)
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EZB Question

I've ordered my EZB about 3 1/2 weeks ago from their main site. I've tried to contact ezb via their contact form and via email several times with no avail. I've not been able to find a contact phone number. After spending ~$100 I'd really like to start working on my time sensitive project soon. I normally don't write in forums about this kind of...
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Any One Have A Spare Wall-E?

I missed out on the recent wall-e with no remote on ebay.....now prices are at the cheapest $80.00 I cant pay 80 for a toy im going to break. I just cant...... help?
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Use EZ-B To Create Universal Remote

Is there any way to use the EZ-B to create a universal remote with IR LED like the Arduino one I found online: https://www.zovirl.com/2008/11/12/building-a-universal-remote-with-an-arduino/