Robot Building Questions

Servo Buying Decisions

My first project Fred the Lobot (see Fred the Lobot (Lego Robot)) is in need of some servos but I am not sure where to buy them. If I was anywhere closer than Australia I would happily choose HVW Technologies but for where I am the postage is a minimum of $30. I have a list of a few more local online robotics stores but am unsure of which one is...

Buster

Has anyone hacked Buster www.ebay.com/itm/toy-robot-buster-/140595523366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20bc256f26 I took out all the screws and he will not come apart. There must be a way but I sure can't find it. Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio?

Has anyone ever tried MS RDS with the EZ-B? Can it be done or is it worth it for more complex script for beginners? Thoughts?

A Few Questions...

Hey DJ, (if your still around) I got a few questions... - Can the EZ-Robot run completely on its own? Or does it always need a computer to function? - My laptop apparently has Bluetooth, but I cannot seem to be able to find any option to search for devices, is there another way to connect to the EZ-Robot board? - The possibilities your board has...

Retr0bright Or How I Learned To Love Chemical De-Yellowing

Today we're going to attempt what was once thought impossible. We're going to remove that nasty yellow color from our aging white plastic! Our willing test subject is the ever-affable Mr. Vanilla Ice (Tomy Omnibot circa 1984). If you're not familiar with the chemical de-yellowing solution known as Retr0bright, head on over to The Retr0bright...

R2D2 First Project

Hello all. This is my first post, and first project. I picked up a R2D2 unit, thinking that it would be a good first project. Its 18' tall, and currently fully interactive with voice commands, motor, and turning head. I haven't opened it up yet to find out how it works, but was wondering if anyone else has performed surgery on this bot. Would I be...

Fanuk Robot

Can I use the EZ for my Fanuk industryrobot ? Example, cad/cam----EZ----Fanuc robot. Is that possible? Best regard, Warrie Wassen. Holland

Wireless Hub

Hello to all. I ordered the iogear wireless hub and found out it does not support cameras. I returned it. There is one that works with XP only, Belkin High Speed Wireless USB Hub F5U301. I don't know what works with the other operating systems. Regards from the Bookmaker.

E-Bay Wall-E Heads Up

Theres a cheap Wall-e UCommand (no remote) bid online right now for $10.50 plus $10 shipping. Only 42 hours left to final. Just thought I'd help. I would have bid on it but I'm gonna pass this time.

Wall-E Voice Eprom

He DJ Sures, In one youtube movies you show that you dremeld the voice eprom and changed it a little to integrate it with the EZ-B how did you do that? https://youtu.be/mdV3zfvbF5Q I want to do the same

Control From A Smart Phone

Hi, I stumbled upon your product and it really got my attention. You have created a wonderful product that is capable of launching a newbie deep into serious hobby-robotics territory :-) I went through your blog and website, it was nice reading about your other abilities and interests. Currently I am an Arduino guy and here is my first robot..........

DJ Guess What!!!!

I got a full 100% (Besides airfar lol) scholarship to space camp in Alabama!!! I will be attending their robotics program for 1 week and hopefully will be learning some on coding and just plain designing!!! Yay lol Oh and for all of my fellow EZB-ers I bet many of you have seen this site but for those how have not it is a very cool DIY site with...