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Can You Make A Rubix Cube Solving Robot?

i would like to make a rubix cube solving robot anyone know how? confused
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Thought Dj

Sometimes I wonder why I am the only Spanish that participates in the forum, and I answer, they do not know ez-b. Observe a large participation of a minority of U.S. and other countries, I'm sure most fans of robotics in my country would be encouraged to buy an ez-b if they knew their existence and potential, and ease of use. Shop online...
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Hi And What Have I Gotten Myself Into!

Hullo everyone, my name is Helena. I am a complete noob in every sense of the word. I am one of those perpetual students (I know very little about a lot). Actually came by the robotics thing by accident (like everything else). I am into cars and motorbikes. Then my imagination was captured by RC cars etc, and then I thought... hmm how cool if you...
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Chat Bot

I c there is some interest in chat bots does that meen i should get back into scripting them and "try" to script one for the site here and keep it parked in the chat room i have one started but have not added any scripts to it other that a connection to the chat room and a connection to my copy of ARC other than that it does nothing at...
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Servo Control - Best Way To Control Rate Of Turn ?

Any suggestions on the best way to have a servo move in a slow continuous motion. I'm trying to get "Bob" to move his arms up and down in a driving (hands on steering wheel motion). I need alternating arms moving in a fluid up and down motion.
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Why Wont Sinthia Work?

why wont sinthia the robot on djs website:djsures.com come online everytime i try to talk to it it says its offline
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Continuous Rotating Servos

Continuous Rotating Servos

Hello all Anyone have any idea the amount of weight the continuous servos sold on this site can move around easily? Thanks ... Herr
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How Do I Get To Work For E-Z Robot?

i would like to work for e-z robot anyone know how? confused
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Need Help With Commands.

OK, I have worked with Marty and when I give her voice commands like robot forward, reverse, turn right, turn left, everything works fine. BUT...... when she is chasing the Red ball, she finds it and looses it just fine. But . . . . . . when she sees the red ball she runs toward it. That is fine. But, if you move the red ball to the left or right,...
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Need Answers On Ping And Sharp, Please

since I did not get an answer on the other questions, I figured I would ask again and restructure the questions. OK, I have gotten Two Pings and Two Sharp units installed. When i put my hand over them they give me a value of 255 when open and 1-4 feet when closed. All four units are working fine. When I scan with the PINGS on the Radar they all...
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Help Wont Connect

when i go to ez-robot program. the click on the com port and press connect it says it cant connect. i upgraded the firm ware. what do i do. confused stress tired
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Poject Magnus Picture Update

Poject Magnus Picture Update

Here are some pictures of his head and neck areas. Still a lot of painting and finishing to be done. Similar in appearance to the Lost in Space Robot B9 but...