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Running 2 Robots In Client Mode At The Same Time

Running 2 Robots In Client Mode At The Same Time

I have 2 robots and I have each one setup to run in Client mode. When I try to run them both at the same time, I can only...
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Next Week?

I have been waiting since September 18, 2013 - 7:47:48 AM! Order is stuck... At Step 2 of 4) Processing Order Details roli and batteries Contact US "says next week..." it has come and gone. I am tired of everyone saying you know the drill. Would you rather I post on face book? Or g+... J
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Servo Causes Ez-B V4 To Reboot

I just started working with my ez-b v4 developers kit. I got the camera working and mounted it atop two hitec HS-422 servos to provide pan and tilt capability. The two servos work fine with the ez-b. The problem is when I connect just one of the servos that came with it the kit and make it move. I briefly hear the servo move and then the ez-b...
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Speech Recognition

Hello all, Would like to ask why does JD starts speaking randomly when speech recognition is not paused? And is there any fix for it?
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ARC Crashes

ARC Crashes

Hi, I'm using ARC to control 2 EZB v3s and have a continued issue with crashes. I do have the latest version of ARC and the firmware on both boards is up to date but each time I try to open my saved...
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Assigning Joystick Button Script To Control Ports On Different Ez Boards

Can you assign joystick button script to ports on different EZ Bs? There seems to be no place to specify which board the script is meant for. Is there script syntax to address this? Thanks
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Roomba Red Help

Roomba Red Help

Hello all, Has anyone tried hooking up a Roomba Red with the EZB4? Ihaven't had any response from the robot yet... Also, the video tutorials, although good, don't reflect the current...
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Help Needed Converting This Script From Python To Ez-Script

I have switched my robot over to Ez-Robot and I need some help converting the following Python script over the EZ-Robot language. if (data == "lets do some math"): math() if (data == "one"): one() global first first += 1 print(first) if (data == "two"): two() global first first += 2 print(first) if (data ==...
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Dinsmore 1525Nd Hall Efect Compass Sensor

I wanted to share my new find with others. at a local hamfest I purchased two Dinsmore 1525ND nd for no damping on outputs electronic hall effect sensors for $5. these sensors have both sine and cosine outputs. I have attached a data sheet for reference. So far the results are pretty good, now to interface it to EZ v4 instead of my development...
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Help Controling Diverse Electronincs H Bridge

Help Controling Diverse Electronincs H Bridge

Hi Folks, I want to use my Diverse Electronics motor controller for torso rotation on my B9 robot. I have it connected using 1...
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Help With Array

Good Afternoon. I want to create an array where I store two string values. For this example I will call it $x and $y. I want to store the variables in the array. I want to store as many as I need. I understand the definearray command. What I do not understand is how to input in the array and keep adding the string variables. Let me post my example....
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Ez-Robot Rebooting Every Time I Use A Servo

Hello Everyone, I require assistance once again and I apologize for bothering you, but I have yet another problem. I go to keyboard control and set the w key to Servo(D13,25). I press w and the servo moves but then my EZ-Bv4 restarts and reconnects every time I do this. Thanks in advance, Crazy