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Wireless Camera Problem

I have one of the cameras that DJ sells, and it is not turning on in EZ-B. I have noticed that the little blue LED is not coming on; on the reciever when I plug it in. I tried to remove the camera from my devices and printers however when I right click on the icon I do not get "remove device" in the pop up menu. Has anyone else had this...
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Wireless Camera

I know there is at least one other thread for the cam, but I couldn't find it anymore... I have slight problems with that little wireless camera that came with the EZ-Bot kit. The stick is recognized by my PC (and my old laptop) no problem. The camera claims to be working (the blue LED is lit) but I get no picture. I read some other threads in the...
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Sure Compass Module

seems SURE ELECRTRONICS doesnt make the 12C compass DC50V100 or is it a mistake in ARC ,one the sell is DC-SS504V100 so DJ is a mistake or have you tested the one they sell DC-SS50V ON THE BOARD YOU CAN SEE THE FULL PART # IN EBAY DC-SS504V100
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Bluetooth Usb Dongle Wont Install

Hi all, I just received the Bluetooth USB Dongle I bought from here. I cant get my Laptop to install it. When I place it in any USB port I get a message: USB Device Not Recognized. I tried to let Windows find software updates but it cant find any and Device Manage shows it as Unknown USB Device. Any ideas? I cant find another people here having...
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Ultra Sonic Mounts

Ultra Sonic Mounts

Having mounting issues with your Ultra Sonic? Found these little fellas. Made specifically for the HC-SR04. They mount perfectly to servos. Here is a link to the youtube vid. Same...
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Hbridge Motor Control. And Joy Stick?

hi all I have wired my motor up HBridge Motor Control. as per the post in post #2 and it works ok my question is how do i now control it using a joystick?
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Hardware Replacment

I have consulted with several members of protospace and they told me there are no physical problems that can be seen they also tested the receiver there best guess was Faulty Internal they also could not tell if several of the resistors didn't go pow with out examining a functioning unit. In conclusion I need a replacement Camera.
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Nominating Users/Builders/Members

This thread is for the specific use of nominating user/builder/members. Any member can submit a nomination for any other member in any catagory (Submissions need not include the name of the individual submitting a nomination). The users/builders/members catagories are as follows; 1)Novice 2)Medium user 3)Advanced user 4)Expert Once any member...
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New In The Robotics World.

New In The Robotics World.

Hello Everyone, First, I present me. I am 27 old and I am new in the world of robotics. I like robots since a lot of time but I do not know what can I do. Years ago, I...
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Maker Faire - How Was It?

Dying to know what I missed? How was the attendance ? DJ did you get a great response from the crowd? Anyone take video? Will
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New Board In The Future?

What's the possibility of a new board with more servos like say 25 or 30? Also optional separate servo power input? Is it in the plans?
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Speech Recognition

So i am having a few issues using speech recognition module, i open ARC and goto speech recognition, when i start it i get an error saying that there is either no listening device or my operating system is not supported, i am running windows 7 64bit and my pc does have a mic as i can use the windows 7 built in speech recognition, any ideas ? Thanks...