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Has Anyone Modified Digital Servo For Continuous Rotation?

I am having a hard time modifying HS5245MG to work. Mechanically, i got all the stops removed. So when turning the servo by hand it is free to rotate continuously. The pot(potentiometer) is 5K across the outside leads(green and red), and the inner (yellow) goes from few ohms to 5k to either side depending on which end of the knob is at. If I remove...
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Ez-B V4 Gets 2 Uart Ports

The most recent version of the EZ-B v4 firmware now includes 2 high speed UART ports instead of 1. The ports can work up to 3,750,000 bits/sec. The standard UART Expansion Port has 10,000 Byte Buffer. The new Port uses 2 Dx pins and has a 4,000 Byte Buffer. You're welcome
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Music V2

where can i find this musik.and whats the name.thank you Click To Watch Video
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Roli Battery

Would this battery work with the ezb v4 https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10310__Turnigy_4500mAh_3S2P_30C_LiFePo4_Pack.html I can't seem to find the max input voltage.
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Items Not Yet Listed In The Shop

At the risk of repetition I'd like to initiate my first thread to raise items that are not yet listed for sale in the Shop but already available on full robots and some body parts. I'd also like to mention some items in my wishlist. This could serve as a checklist for those managing the Store. - JD's eyes (as already discussed in other posts) -...
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Comparability

Hi Djcaan from uk living in osaka japan can I ask is the ez-b v4 robot controller compatible with 2.4 ghz remote controls units I have a turnigy 9 channel transmitter and receiver if it is compatible I will by this ez-b v4 Any help is most welcomed and will be returned in kind if I can help anyone Regards
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Possible Ar Drone 2 Sighting.

Possible Ar Drone 2 Sighting.

For those of you with ar drone 2.0's there might be some hope. I just noticed an AR Drone 2.0 box sitting on a shelf in the office. Just sayin'. Hey! Maybe that...
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Question With Controlling And Driving 4 Independent Dc Motors

Hello, I'm using a JeenNode board and H-bridge L298 to drive 4 independent DC motors. The motors are connected to mecanum wheels. Also, I am using 4 pushbuttons to control the movement of my robot. I guess the problem is in my code which doesn't allow me to control the motors probably. When the all 4 pushbuttons are connected and one of them is...
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Ez-Buildet Anf Acer W3 Cameras

Ez-Buildet Anf Acer W3 Cameras

Does anyone with an Acer W3 use the built in cameras with EZ-Bulder? I just picked one up to be my embedded robot brain, and when I try to use either camera I...
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Servo Movement

Servo Movement

Hi, I am using multiple HS-805bb Servos. I can not seem to get full 180 degree movement using the servo controller. Is there another controller that works better? See image for specs on...
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Jd's Eyes

Hey there, I've started printing off JD today and need to place an order for the electronics. I'm guessing the eyes are straight 5mm LEDs, but do I need to order a separate controller of some sort for them or do I put a normal standalone arduino etc in the head and send it commands? Cheers, Jay Ps are there any things that I need other than the...
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Advice / Experience With Joysticks / Controllers

Just wanted to take the pulse of the group and ask what kind of remotes and or controllers are you guys or gals using and why you like them. Also if there are ones you don't like I would love that feedback too. Thanks everyone. Michael