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How To Gradually Increase And Lower The Value Of Pwm

Hello, I would like to gradually increase and lower the value of PWM. Does anyone know how to do? thank you
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One Pot For Two Devices For Feedback?

One Pot For Two Devices For Feedback?

What do you all think? Is it possable to use one pot for two devices for feedback? I have one motor I have one pot attached to it so I can send...
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Dingbot And Other Small Classics

Dingbot And Other Small Classics

My mind needs a break from my big robot rover. Here is a photo of two classic Tomy's I have, the Dingbot and the dustbot. They're pretty small (though the...
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Ez-B Not Getting Power, Regulator Heats Up

My ez-b is no longer turning on, I believe the regulator nearest to the LED doesn't work, it heats up a lot, how do I go about replacing it? Also my bluetooth module doesn't work anymore, do you know where I could find one of those? Oh and do u know how i could bypass it with regulated 5v to get it working right away thanks
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Intel Open Source 3D Robot

Intel Open Source 3D Robot

Caught this article last night. Seems a bit old but I would love to have one of these once the release the 3d stl files. Honestly cant wait to see what there going to...
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Ebay Robots Ready For Ez-B

Ebay Robots Ready For Ez-B

Here is a RAD that is perfect to hack with the EZ-B it's only 30 bucks plus 22 bucks for shipping. Linky
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Ezb V.4 Specs

Since the EZB is now starting to ship to some of us could we get a few specs. Things like. How many volts for input. I thought I read that there is not a regulator on it so what you put in is what you get out? Is that true? What would the best input voltage be, I assume 5 volts for the servos? How many amps does it put out safely? Any info would be...
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Can't Find Control Command Clearlastglyph

Can't Find Control Command Clearlastglyph

What would be the exact syntax to clear last Glyph befor reusing it?
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Anyone Already Have The Old Jd Or Six Stl Files?

Anyone have the old JD or Six stl files? I know they are old but I would still like to have the "original" JD sitting on my desk at work.
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Switch On H-Bridge?

Switch On H-Bridge?

Hi, On the 2.5A Motor Controller that is sold on the EZ-Robot store, there is a pushbutton switch labeled "S1". It seems to toggle an LED that is labeled "5V...
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New To Robotics

Hi, I'm new to robotics and have an EZ robot on order. It won't ship for a few weeks so in the meantime I figured I would learn to use the EB software. I get the basic idea from watching the tutorials online. Is there a better way to get a head start? Any advice would be appreciated. On another note, I am especially interested in educational...
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Magnet Interference?

Just checking if any one can tell me if a magnet/s would cause any interference with the EZ-B? Version 3 or 4? My project, has several small 1/8 inch Neodymium Magnets (non moving) (qty 3) with in 4 inches of where the EZ-B will be placed.