Robot Building Questions

Omnibot Arm Servos

Hi DJ, what is the torque of the servos you used for arm movement on your Omnibot Project? I am starting to modify my bot and was wondering how strong I needed to make those. I have some that are 208oz/inch. Are those sufficient?

Can We Connect A Potentiometer (Pots) To Ez-B To Control Servos?

how can i connect a pot (potentiometer) to the ez-b to control a servo? also how do i get the software to recognize it? this is VERY IMPORTANT because of something i'm working on, has to use a pot. if i connect the pot into the analog input of ez-b, i can get the adc to recognize it when i turn it,,, but not sure how to make servo move left to...

Questions Before Starting

I am new to the EZ Robot Contorller and an hesistant to start using it until I understand a few things. 1) Am I OK to use an external power source such as a 'Wall Wort'? Does it have to be 'regulated'? 2) When do I need to use an H-Bridge? Lastly, as far as Analog / Digital is concerned...If I am using a motor, stepper motor or servo, are they are...

Microcontroller

I really want to buy the EZ-board , but I am not very sure. What kind of microcontoller is there on EZ-B? is it AVR or other. I need more information...Please , help me... confused

EZ-B Almost Perfect

as I said, EZ-B Almost Perfect DJ, You have a GREAT product! Don't get mad, but to make it perfect, have Wi-Fi instead of or in addition to Bluetooth. I have had bad experiences with bluetooth not being able to travel and pick up very far. I will probably in the future aquire one of these cards. I am too arduino, basic stamp and SD84 broke. Thanks,...

Did I Break It?

I got a weird message when fooling around with the audio scripting. where you can match servo movements to sound. I got the following error

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

I am trying to connect a wireless Xbox 360 gaming controller on my PC (with Windows 7) I have a bluetooth "dongle" on my PC. Is the "dongle" the same as a microsoft transciever? Will I need to purchase a "microsoft transciever'" to allow my PC to find the 360 controller?

Comms Speed

What sort of data speed does the EZ_B support over bluetooth or perhaps more importantly if I am setting up to 8 servo positions and reading 6 analogue channels in a loop, what sort of loop speeds are obtainable?

Sparkfun Dual Motor Controller

Will this controller allow for both forward and reverse movrment of the motor? Also is there a schmatic available as ho how to wire this to the EZB?

3.3V

Hey DJ, I was just wondering what you are using on the ez-b to get 3.3v i saw this tutorial but i'm not sure if it will work.

Error Message Cant Connect To EZ Robot

Hi, I just got my EZ Robot in the mail today. After running the Bluetooth setup wizard. I am offered ONE com port (5) not two. When I press Connnect I get the error message "Cant connect to EZ Robot. During the setup it configured a Virtual Com Port then later I set up a Physical com port Both on Com 5. I would really appreciate any help with...