Robot Building Questions

Rc Remote Controll

Hi. Is there a way to use an rc remote controller to control the EZ-B ? Thanks.

Sabertooth In R/C Mode

Is there a way to use the control a Sabertooth in r/c mode rather than serial? I want to use it in conjunction with an r/c transmitter when the robot is not autonomous via the EZ-b (I'll use a multiplexer to do the switching). The problem I foresee is that I'll have to change dip switch settings each time I need to change from serial / EZ-b mode to...

Ez-Bluetooth Dongle.

Howdy! So, my Ez-package-of-so-cool-I-tore-it-open-with-my-teeth turned up today... I got straight down to it, set up the battery pack, got it all batteried up, then set about getting the Bluetooth adapter (available from the store) plugged in. Well, it pops up as a Device not Recognized. Then it says the Device failed. I've tried the dongle on...

Wild Thumper 4Wd Chassis With Gripper-Gear Ratio

I like the Wild "Thumper 4WD Chassis With Gripper". I just need to know what is its gear ratio and if it is available in stock. Is that from Dagu ? I found that one https://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1565 but there is a big different in price. are they the same? if no, what is the difference ?

My Software Friend Told Windows 9 Is Comming Soon

I woulder if its gong to be better then windows 7 or windows 8 He is a software guy hired by microsoft to check out mostly operating systems ,before the hit the market SO i woulder will it still work for EZB ,he said so far it looks better,but until he gets a copy of it and tell me about it i guess we have to wait and i guess after its out windows...

What Is The Exact Model Identifier Of The Camera?

Hey, I notice the webcam does not work well with mac, just in bootcamp. The thing is I know it's a sonix camera, but I dont know the exact model, it's something along the lines sn9c20x no? I found a drivers page in sonix, but I need the model

Wirles Mic Question

anyone find a wireless mic to put in thier robot .yet thanks. cory

Cannot Start ARC- Gives Error

I could not copy and paste, has anyone had this error? Thanks Steve S. Unhandled exception has occurred in your application .... Could not load file or assembly "EZ-B. Verion=2013.1.5.0. Culture=neutral. PublicKey Token=83914fd54f35ea 1" or or one of its dependencies. The located assembly's manifest definition coes not match the assembly...

Servo Auto Position

Just wondering how the servos auto position. When you plug them in do they centre? or do you have to do it manually? if manually, please tell me how. Preparing for my wall-e project. Hope i'm not hoging the forums!

About Using Pot For Feedback Or Speed

Here is some info about using pots as encoder for motor speed its mostly for DAVE but info is for everyone IF you are looking to use a pot for speed of a motor as encoder its kinda hard Multiturn pots are high precision ,but not for feedback ,i dont know if anyone open up a pot but it has a stop inside and wafer and metal fingers,stop is one...

Vex Microcontroller

Hello, I was wondering if you could use EZ-B software with VEX microcontroller! If so Please Reply, thanks