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Hitachi-LG LDS 360-degree LiDAR driver streaming scans into ARC NMS for obstacle detection, SLAM use, Arduino hookup, config options and variables.
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Inmoov robot BOB built with PET-G using EZ-B v4 and Synthiam ARC for eye tracking, voice/chat, servo scripts; runs on older mini PC.
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Not Able To Update Over Usb Serial
I'm trying to update the firmware of the EZ-B inside my robot. It's connected to the PC over a USB-Serial converter. Every time it just hangs at "Uploaded". However, when I switch to the bluetooth module, it works fine. Any reason why?
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Rich |
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Japan's One Small Step For Robots, One Giant Leap For Robot-Kind
Japan's one small step for robots, one giant leap for robot-kind interesting... small robot
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jdebay |
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Dj Sures Omnibot 2000
Hoping someone can help me with this.I'm currently assembling parts to build my own and had some questions. 1. in the showcase it calls for a motor controller. Do I need 1 or 2 of these? I've read different thoughts on the subject. I plan to use Omnibots original drive train system for now. 2. What kind of motor controller? Looking around it seems...
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Xuven |
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Knex-Mech-Warrior-Mad-Cat Project Anyone
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knex-Mech-Warrior-Mad-Cat-14140-Collectible-/130981615957?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 mad cat project anyone... j
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irobot58 |
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Roomba Tutorial Clarification
I have a Roomba model 4210 discovery that do used in the tutorial. Do I only need to apply power and it comes on ordo iI need to press a button each time to prepare for a connection to ezb. If I must press a button each time I can't see the Roomba being a useful base for beer robot unless just use the motors and case and remove everything else. Can...
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MovieMaker |
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Alternative Mp3 Trigger Sound Modules
I started testing some alternative MP3 Sound Modules, my goal to get similar functions but at 50% less than the cost of MP3 Trigger ($50 + s/h)....
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tevans |
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Android And Ios
I was wondering if it as possible to write programs with the SDK for use directly on an I phone, ipod etc or android device. so the device connects to the robot directly and doesn't use a pc at all
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thetechguru |
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Nkh Robot Revolution Documentary
I guess we aren't the only ones recognizing that we have a Revolution on our hands! We are definitely in the age of practical Robotics, it's awesome to see more development across the globe on humanoid robotics. Maybe some good can still come out of such horrible disasters such as the Fukushima Daiichi plant. I'm really excited to see what the...
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Toymaker |
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Another Question For Josh Or Anyone
Josh, On the two 12V batteries that you order from Ebay, Which charger can I use? I have a Large Car battery charger and a small Motorcycle Battery...
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MovieMaker |
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Feature Requests
@djsures Any progress on extending the displayed waitforspeech menu from 4 to ten-ish and reducing font size? And I would love to have a dedicated variable that indicated if a software update was available on the web so my BOT can advise me..... I know there is a block available but the bot telling me itself would be cool!
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Tameion |
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A Creepy Robot To Watch Over Elderly.
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MovieMaker |
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Wireless Camera.
I was wondering if I could use any wireless camera with EZ robot. The reason I ask is I need to put a camera in a very small place on my robot and have been looking at some mini wireless camera's on ebay.
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Foamtastic |