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Possibly A Daft Question

As many of you will (painfully) know I am learning loads and asking lots of questions, I would apologise, but if you don't ask you may never really know. So here goes another question. Whilst looking into servo speeds in the ez script help i noticed something wierd and was wondering if I am missing something. ServoSpeed (servoPort, speed) Set the...
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How Do I Work These Servos?

hey anyone who's reading, Can anyone please help me with controling servos on ARC . I am new to this program and all the tutorials I can find are for older versions of the softwre. Any info on how I can my new toy working would be AMAZING.
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Servo City Promo

Servo City Promo

It's a little late but maybe someone can take advantage if they were planning an order anyway.
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Take Heart People

Take Heart People

Hey folks - For all those patiently (or not so patiently) awaiting orders, I'm pleased to announce that the kid's Six arrived today! It smells great - (may just be the packaging) and I...
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Uart Port Designation

On the v4 we have 4 ports designated to UART. The command asks for a port ie. UARTInit(0,0,9600) the first is the board the second is the port and the third is the data. What do you put in the second to indicate the Tx and Rx ports on v4?
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Why Is Engineering In The Dark?

Why Is Engineering In The Dark?

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Any New Community Ezb4 Robots?

Any New Community Ezb4 Robots?

Just checking to see if there are any new EZB4 Robots or conversions? I know it is just starting. I have been following Dave's posts. Can,t wait to hear from...
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Combat Creatures Attacknid

By chance has anyone hacked one of the Attacknids yet? I have one and it is begging to be assimilated into the EZ collective ( Borg speak lol )
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Doubling Up 2 Servos For More Power

Doubling Up 2 Servos For More Power

Hi all, I want to tie and Double up 2 servos for more power. I'd like have the shafts will be tied together and facing each other. This means they...
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Still Waiting On Order

Still Waiting On Order

Are we ever going to get our orders? Can someone please tell us what the latest information is.
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News About Dj Kit?

News About Dj Kit?

So is there any news about DJ's shipping update guys?
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Hunting For Glyphs

Me again - still learning and lovin EZ-B I want to show off traxx in its basic form, by making him hunt for a glyph. I have set the camera to recognise glyphs and sorted out a custom glyph, but how/what do I need to do/say for traxx to seach the house to locate it? Its probably something easy and I am making it difficult (as always)