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Can We Connect A Potentiometer (Pots) To Ez-B To Control Servos?

how can i connect a pot (potentiometer) to the ez-b to control a servo? also how do i get the software to recognize it? this is VERY IMPORTANT because of something i'm working on, has to use a pot. if i connect the pot into the analog input of ez-b, i can get the adc to recognize it when i turn it,,, but not sure how to make servo move left to...
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Questions Before Starting

I am new to the EZ Robot Contorller and an hesistant to start using it until I understand a few things. 1) Am I OK to use an external power source such as a 'Wall Wort'? Does it have to be 'regulated'? 2) When do I need to use an H-Bridge? Lastly, as far as Analog / Digital is concerned...If I am using a motor, stepper motor or servo, are they are...
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EZ-Robot Wallpaper

EZ-Robot Wallpaper

Fellow facebook friend Ryan Davis asked for the wall paper on my laptop background in the videos. So Here it is... Feel free to make your own also Right click and select Use As...
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Microcontroller

I really want to buy the EZ-board , but I am not very sure. What kind of microcontoller is there on EZ-B? is it AVR or other. I need more information...Please , help me... confused
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EZ-B Almost Perfect

as I said, EZ-B Almost Perfect DJ, You have a GREAT product! Don't get mad, but to make it perfect, have Wi-Fi instead of or in addition to Bluetooth. I have had bad experiences with bluetooth not being able to travel and pick up very far. I will probably in the future aquire one of these cards. I am too arduino, basic stamp and SD84 broke. Thanks,...
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Did I Break It?

I got a weird message when fooling around with the audio scripting. where you can match servo movements to sound. I got the following error
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

I am trying to connect a wireless Xbox 360 gaming controller on my PC (with Windows 7) I have a bluetooth "dongle" on my PC. Is the "dongle" the same as a microsoft transciever? Will I need to purchase a "microsoft transciever'" to allow my PC to find the 360 controller?
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Comms Speed

What sort of data speed does the EZ_B support over bluetooth or perhaps more importantly if I am setting up to 8 servo positions and reading 6 analogue channels in a loop, what sort of loop speeds are obtainable?
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Sparkfun Dual Motor Controller

Will this controller allow for both forward and reverse movrment of the motor? Also is there a schmatic available as ho how to wire this to the EZB?
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3.3V

Hey DJ, I was just wondering what you are using on the ez-b to get 3.3v i saw this tutorial but i'm not sure if it will work.
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Error Message Cant Connect To EZ Robot

Hi, I just got my EZ Robot in the mail today. After running the Bluetooth setup wizard. I am offered ONE com port (5) not two. When I press Connnect I get the error message "Cant connect to EZ Robot. During the setup it configured a Virtual Com Port then later I set up a Physical com port Both on Com 5. I would really appreciate any help with...
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Saving Omnibot Ezb File.

When I try to open the omnibot. ezb file I see it in "mydownloads"; however when I try to open it with ARC I get an error message: Error reading configuration file C:usersLloyddownloadsomnibot.ezb I have other files (from the ARC website) in my downloads and they open in ARC fine. Whats the cause????????????