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Ezb And Leds

I wish to control LEDs by EZB . I saw in a tutorial leds connected directly to digital outputs without current limiting resistors. The leds I'd use sink 70 mA at 3,3 V . I don't think EZB could withstand such currents ! EZB specs only say the pins are TTL compatible but don't say what's the allowable current (high and low level). What's the...
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Hbridge

I have a Roli HBridge that has stopped working Forward on the Right Tread only. I have checked all wiring on EZB4 and the Hbridge. After a short run(3-4) seconds in Forward the Heat Sinked IC becomes very hot, enough to burn the skin. The Hbridge intermittently cuts in and out during this time. Any suggestions? Thankyou
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No Connection Ezb With Blackberry Priv Android 6.0.1

Hello DJ, i have follow problem, i have a new mobile a Blackberry Priv with Android 6.0.1. I can connect this device with my EZB by WLan. But I can not call it in ARC Mobile there stands with Wifi SSID N / A. What is the problem? Thank you
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Bing Speech Recognition Control Moves To Desktop 2 And Cant Be Moved

My Bing speech recognition control sometimes moves to the second desktop and I can not move it from there. I am right clicking on the window for the option but it does not appear once the control is on the second desktop. I can move all other controls as normal. Is this a bug? I believe it happened with the last update but not sure.
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Size Of Ez Servos Thread?

I've lost the screws to the servo and cant seem to find a thread size that works.
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Usb Camera Higher Resolution

Usb Camera Higher Resolution

I'm using the EZB over USB. So the robot will always be connected to the computer. If I have taken the load off the EZB (by not using the camera on the ezb)....
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Rgb 8X8 Display

just a quick question, Will the new RGB 8x8 Display i2c address be changeable like the HT16K33 Animator (8x8) is, by shorting connections with solder.
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Inmoov Ezb4 Where To Start

Hello Inmmov Builders, I'm new to EZrobot, I have just started my Inmoov project about a six weeks ago have the hand and forearm, bicep assembled and now working on the shoulder. I purchased the nervo boards from the Inmoov website and have completed as well all the soldering. After playing around with MRL and reading multiple forums on how to get...
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My Ez-B Isn't Powering Up

I've got the developer kit, this is my first time trying to build a proper robot. After putting in the batteries to the holder and connecting it to the power shell (the ez-b was already in the shell) it is supposed to just start up, but it hasn't done anything so far. No sound, lights, anything. I've tested the rechargeable batteries (they're new...
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The Robot Program 027 - Microsoft Cognitive Emotion In French

Hi, after watching this video on Youtube, i writed a little script for translate the emotion in french : $retVal=" " $retVal= $EmotionDescription if ($EmotionDescription="Happiness") $retVal="eureu" endif if ($EmotionDescription="Sadness") $retVal="Triste" endif if...
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Control

need adapters for connectors on jd for ultrasonic, ir and accelerometer sensors and wiring instruction plus sensors mounts for jd. Thanks.
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Need Older Copy Of ARC

I have an Io Tiny project which will be run in a barn. I don't believe a tablet can run the project because of the scripting and I want to run audio thru the Tiny to a sound system. Due to the location, security and environmental issues, I prefer to use an old Dell 4700 computer which is running XP and has 2 gig of ram. ( was stored in the barn...