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Microsoft Cognitive Speech - Text To Speech

Hello y'all, I've created a C# project and I'm already able to do basically the same as the Bing Speech Recognition plugin does, but I also need to make my EZ-B (JD) "speaks" in another language. I've installed a Microsoft voice, but that's a pretty bad one, and the Azure platform offers two very nice voices to be used. Right now I'm...
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Servo Controls Min And Maximum Positions

hi everybody I need some clarification on setting initial servo positions and also setting min-max positions [for an InMoov]. I see that I can use a script to set initial servo positions and run this scrip on start up from the "connection" panel. Also I can possibly do the same thing using the "servo profile" configure and...
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How To Stop Mp3 Playing

I'm teaching my robot to dance. It dances well, with sound servo v4 and mp3 files. I need to stop mp3 playing, to give other commands or play other music. The only way to do that I found is the stop button in the soundboard v4 control itseIf. I need to use some command , such as a speech recognition command. How to do that ?
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Omnibot2000 Shoulder/Elbow Gears

I'm definately not using the gears in the upper arm. I'd like to offer them to someone who may need them and wants to keep their Omni stock.
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Prototype Build Skype Rover Bot

Prototype Build Skype Rover Bot

Hey guys, This is a Skype rover bot to 'play' with my nephew in another country. Using a developer kit, besides the pan, tilt and gripper servos that i still...
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4 Relay Control

4 Relay Control

I saw on the message board that I can purchase relay boards that I can control with my Ez-Robot Micro-Controller. After a little investigation, I purchased a Four Relay Module. The...
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What Kind Of Charger Plug Is It ?

What Kind Of Charger Plug Is It ?

what kind of Charger/ Lipo battery-plug/ connector is it ? Its very similar to the tamiya plug. Anyone has an idea?
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Charging Cable Too Short

Why is the charging cable only sticking through the body about 1/4"? This makes it VERY hard to connect the charger. I have to remove the left arm and use needle nose pliers to hold the connector Is there an extension cable?
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Ezb Camera & Orientation Sensor

Ezb Camera & Orientation Sensor

Hi everyone, just wanted to ask a couple of quick questions.:) Does the old EZB camera from the earlier development kits not work with the EZB4? Before i did...
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Speech Recognition Language

EZB prompts me to select a language in speech recognition configuration window , But there is nothing there to choose from. It's blank. I have a mic connected , working well for EZB recording. I use win 7. What should I do to activate this function ?
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Ultrasonic Input Voltage From Battery Pack

Ultrasonic Input Voltage From Battery Pack

I think that some of my trouble started after I got the second Ultrasonic sensor ,as I did not upgrade the battery pack (old radio shack...
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Ot: Need Help With Dead Roomba

Ot: Need Help With Dead Roomba

Hi all, This is off topic but I know there are a few people here that may be able to help. Please forgive. I've got a Roomba model 531 and it's stopped working....