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Weight Limits For Ez Bits

Hi, I see that the weight limits for the Heavy Duty servo (HDS) is 15 kg but I would like to know how much weight could the Ezbit Adapt > HDS > Extension block > HDS >extension block > HDS > extension block > iron fist. I'm wanting to see how easy it would be to control an AirWheel (electric self balancing unicycle) with the...
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Using A Wifi Extender

Hi guys. Just a quick question. I currently have my EZ-B v4 connected via client mode and wish to keep it this way. I have just ordered a WiFi extender and have never used one before. So I was wondering, do I need to do anything special with the EZ-B to connect it to my network with the extender? The extender is a Netgear N300 and will connect to...
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Wheels Are Here In Store

the wheels are availeble in store. wheels
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Is There E-Z Robot Software For A Mac?

I was woundering if there is a E-Z ROBOT software for Mac and iPad? Or if it's just for windows and Android? Cause I have neither.
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Recommended Sdk Code For Continuous Rotation Servos?

What is the recommended code (ideally in C#) for stopping the movement of a continuous rotation servo from a 3rd party manufacturer using the new EZ-B v4 controller? Here's the code I have that's already working to spin a servo in one direction, then the opposite direction, and then stop: (The code for stopping the servo is a real kludge; seems...
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Dos And Don'ts To Prevent Release Of The Magic Smoke

Hi, The extent of my knowledge in electronics is that they run on magic smoke and if you let it out they stop working. I found a thread on hooking up H-bridges prevented me from frying my EZb 4. I would like a one stop thread where we could post our experiences where we have fried our boards and other components. I've gone through all the tutorials...
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Cut And Paste Not Working In Ez Script

I am trying to cut and paste from one script to another. However, neither the edit function in the script editor or the control C and Control V are working. Is this a setting in my PC or is there something up? I have the latest version of easy builder as of 12/5/2014.
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Cutting And Pasting Into Ez Scripts - Why Does It Not Work?

I am trying to do a simple cut and paste of code from the community forum into a an ez script. However, even though I try cut and paste with various methods (control C, Control V, edit cut, edit paste, etc) it does not work. What is going on? Without the simple ability to cut and paste code, its very hard to build on what others are doing ---- I...
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The Giant Spider Of Liverpool, La Princesse

The Giant Spider Of Liverpool, La Princesse

How many Ez-b4's do you think it would take to control this spider? this is nice I wish I could have seen it in person..
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My Ez Robot Christmas Wish List

My Ez Robot Christmas Wish List

I would like an ezb with more digital ports.... That's about it DJ and ez robot have brought us the best robot controller in the world so my wish list is...
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How To Connect To 2 Ezb Robot To One Computer Through Wireless Internet?

My teacher has given me a Mac desktop which has a Windows OS. He asked me to connect to 2 robots: Six & Roli to the Mac desktop via Wireless Internet. Then I have tried downloading a virtual router from cnet.com . It hasn't helped because it didn't detect any of the robots' WiFi. What should I do now? Its URGENT because I have to showcase the...
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Will My Order Be Done

Will My Order Be Done

Placed order, 3 days still awaitng, 2 more days I put in cancal so what is going on? Don't what my money?.