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Jd Photo Me

Jd Photo Me

Using its camera, how can JD take a still photo of me and save it without my help? Thank you.
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Jd Software Written For Windows Version?

I'm buying a new pc computer to run JD's software. I don't want to see any differences in Windows or operations when I follow through on the tutorials. Which Windows version will match with the JD software and functions? JD software was written specifically for which Windows version?
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Soundboard Not Triggering In Mobile App

Soundboard Not Triggering In Mobile App

Greetings everyone! I have a script that triggers my soundboard in ARC (Windows) but it does not trigger when I am in the mobile app. Now the...
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Wired, Non-Battery, Power?

Is it possible to supply power without using the battery (for long term programming/debugging)?
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Question With Ankle Servo

Question With Ankle Servo

Hello I'm french, sorry for my poor english. I have a JD from 3 days and JD was assembled yesterday. It work fine once and now I have a problem with right foot. When I...
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Ez-B V4 Power Question

I have read several threads and seen the diagram of the Cable to Connect the EZ-B to the Create 2, My question is, I would like to have it powered all of the time and not have it disconnect when charging, I'm sure i would need an inline voltage regulator so that it will not damage the EZ-B, What kind of Regulator has anyone used, and what is the...
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Using The Camera On A Surface 3

Using The Camera On A Surface 3

I recently got a fantastic deal on a Microsoft surface 3 (windows 8.1), and have been using it to make my AR Drone follow a little RC car around with ARC. I...
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A Note On Ez-Ai/Rafiki

A Note On Ez-Ai/Rafiki

EZ-AI development is on hold right now, well kind of... We are in the process of working with some services that will allow the capabilities of EZ-AI to be far better than what...
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Controlling Jd Revolution Humanoid

What devices/mobile platforms, iOS etc., are compatable with the JD Humanoid? I cannot successfully connect to the robot with an iPad; many online discussions have indicated this robot is Windows platform only?
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Ezb_V3

Would anyone be interested in buying one of these? I have one that's been laying around and figured someone might be able to get some use out of it.
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Warranty Support On Battery Flipper Power Switch

One of the two battle flippers I recently ordered has a bad power switch that I isolated by using my voltmeter and then a jumper cable to bypass the switch The reason for this post is that I need a URL when submitting a claim Thanks, Frank
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Jd Robot Right Shoulder Not Moving

Jd Robot Right Shoulder Not Moving

My son and I just purchased the JD Humanoid robot. We are following the tutorials for assembly. After connecting the left shoulder the motor does turn...