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Using The Irobot Create

Has anyone tried the iRobot Create with the EZ-B instead of the Roomba? I think it should work. I'll let you know after I receive my EZ-B board sometime next week.
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Machines Rise In Moscow

Robots of all sorts, from simple Lego designs to professional reconnaissance drones, have been showcased at Russia's second Robotics Festival. Plastic-and-metal exhibits were friendly to flesh-and-bone visitors CLICK ME
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Complex Robot For A Newbie

Hi DJ Sures, wow your work is stunning, your robots are very cool. So I would like to build one myself, but one that I would be able to upgrade and tinker as time goes by. Would it be possible to: 1- install a PC directly inside the robot, and control it via wireless with something like ==) remote desktop admin? I don't have bluetooth, you...
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Marvin The Paranoid Android

Marvin The Paranoid Android

Interesting Story Who remembers this BBC series from the Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Well years ago I was working in BBC Bristol and in...
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Need Some Help

I need some help with my EZ-b i got it connected with my bluetooth on my laptop the green light comes on but here is the thing if i try to move it the green light goes off i have to sit it back down for it to come back on does anyone no why it is doing this i just got it yesterday?
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MAKE Magazine Vol. 27

MAKE Magazine Vol. 27

Check it out MAKE magazine Vol. 27 Digital addition was just released! And guess who has an 8 page spread!?!?! Yep, DJ! Check it the EZ-robot project out in MAKE magazine before...
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Make Magazine Video Of DJ Sures

Hey!! I was just sent an email with a great little video clip that Make put together from their visit to my workshop. Check it out! Click to watch
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Servo Programming

Greetings! I'm totally new at this so please bear with me. I'm hoping to use one servo to operate an animatronic puppet mouth (the jaw is basically going to be an upside-down mousetrap on a pole, with a stiff wire connected to the servo). Here is how I've tried to program the EZ-B so far (although I'm sure I must be overlooking some things):...
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Roboard RB-100 & EZ-B ?

Roboard RB-100 & EZ-B ?

First off I want to say I am a big fan of Mr. Sures and am SO grateful there is someone making these kind of products available to the robot hobbyist. My goal is to build a...
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Bluetooth Alternative (RS232 Or USB)

Bluetooth Alternative (RS232 Or USB)

DJ, is there a way to convert the EZ-B to use USB or RS232 to communicate with the host PC? I'm considering using a mini or nano-itx mobo to embed a...
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DJ Sures Talks About EZ-Robot

DJ Sures Talks About EZ-Robot

In this early video, DJ Sures introduces why he started the EZ-Robot project, which quickly became a success in the robot industry. Revolutionizing robotics with...
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Omnibot @ Maker Faire 2011

Omnibot @ Maker Faire 2011

Hey everyone! Omnibot has finally returned home from his month trip down the California coast... Starting in San Mateo Bay Area for the Maker Faire 2011! For those who...