Robot Building Questions

Usb Dongle Question

Hi. I bought ez-robot and i tried to use this. I read and saw your camera tutorial. but i can't find wirless pc camera list that list has only 3 selection. AR_Drone Brookstone_Rover Wireless vidio device I selected all of them but i can't see camera screen in my monitor how to use this device?

Robot Motor Question

Hey all Is it possible to tell by these specs how much weight these motors can carry? If not how can i find out? Any help I'm grateful for. Motor: 12V DC nominal, at no load RPM ~ 16, current ~ 0.25A. Stall current ~ 4.5A and stall torque = 71 Kgcm = 6.9 Nm = 61.6 lbin = 977 ozin. With 2 motors you get a massive ~2000 oz*in torque. Weight ~1 lbs...

Need A Screw To Hold The Kit Wheel On The Kit Servo

I have tried to shim the wheel but it keeps coming off. I could glue it on but I didn't want to gum up the servo. I need a screw greater than 0.75 in (19 mm) and less than 1.0 inch (25 mm). I can't find any longer than 8 mm. A common servo thread size is M2.5 but I don't really know what I need. Anyone know where to find such a screw (or have...

Dragons Den Auditions Starting Jan 19

@DJ I just seen on tv last night that they are holding auditions for Dragons den starting in January. I was thinking it might be an idea to take a shot at it. Just my 2 cents.

Handy Link For Calculations

I stumbled on this one today. The electrical and gear tabs are of particular interest. WEBLINK

Will These Servos Work Our Kits?

Will these servos work with our kits? https://www.hitecrcd.com/products/servos/digital/robotics/index.html

Data Read Function

Hi DJ Sures... @DJ Really been enjoying scripting over the holiday period.... even took my EZ-Bee with me to the beach to work on in the evenings... (It's peak of the summer here in NZ!) Anyway I have a function request for the "things to do" list. The read from file is awesome and great for larger volumes but I think it would be good to...

Hi Again Another ?

i have rest all servo home .1 prob need to adjust home postion slightly do to weight of my robot head it lean alittle . to go like to home 58 postion not 50 .. playing around with the number couldnt get that number. thanks

I Want To Buy 25- 30 Ez-B's For Kids

Dear Dj, I want to create an after school program based around EZ-B hardware, CNC and Drafting. I want buy close to 30 kits but I need help coming up with a curriculum for kids. I need your help and the EZ- B community for more good Ideas. I just got the grant paper work and its due by February first. Any thing will help. Also I need more Ideas on...