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Cannot Update Firmware

Hi, I just got my kit and was attempting to upgrade the firmware (ARC prompted me to upgrade). I start the upgrade application and I can connect to the board. The application says: Press the HELP menu option to watch a video about this Firmware Upgrade process. Otherwise, press UPDATE when you are ready. 4/27/2013 7:58:20 PM - Sending bootloader...
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Ez-Bit Heavy Duty Servo Does Not Fit Kit Servo

Hello, I just printed the EZ-Bit Heavy Duty Servo 90degrees. Then I tried fitting it to the EZ-Robot servos that came with the kit and it does not fit. I was under the impression since there where no EZ-Bit brackets for the standard servo that this EZ-Bit would fit. Are the dimensions of the heavy duty servo different from the kit servo? If so then...
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Web Server / Web Services

Hi, Is their a way to control the EZ-Robot via web services? They're some references to a web server in the forums and in the marketing material but I'd like to know where I can find out some more specific information. Can the EZR connect to a wifi network and host it's own webserver (with or without a host computer) and then other computers...
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Brainwave

Hello I am presently researching Brainwave Technology,specifically Neurosky Mindwave https://neurosky.com/Products/MindWave.aspx I hope to control my Robot once I can interface it with EZ B. Would appreciate any assistance anyone may have with this Headset. Pat
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Transport Track Platform And Motors To Pull 20Lbs.

Transport Track Platform And Motors To Pull 20Lbs.

Hi everyone, I'm Dave, and even though I have dabbled in small robots over the years, I have regained my interest and...
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Who's Feeling Adventurous?

Who's Feeling Adventurous?

Hello guys, EZ-B is a very powerful softwares, without it I would had never gotten started with robotics. Now that I have learn the basic of robotics building,, I would...
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A Question Of Torque

I was wondering if someone could give me a little clarity here. If using gears to reduce a servo's / motor's rotation by 50%, will that increase it's torque per cm? I'm going to be using a 40kg Servo and I am going to reduce its rotation from 210 degrees to 105.
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Mindwave

Mindwave

Just a query on Mindwave I get this error when I attempt to setup I understand as already explained it may not be fully functional, my question is this an error ezb software or possibly my pc.If this is...
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Ezb Controlled Lynxmotion Johnny Five Robot

Ezb Controlled Lynxmotion Johnny Five Robot

I made a johnny five robot from lynxmotion and made many changes ,upgraded to higher torque servo's,added another deck for itx...
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C++ Programming

I notice that there is a C# forum and a Visual Basic forum, but not a C++ forum. Somewhere on the website I got the impression that C++ is supported for programming. This would be convenient for me. What is possible? Thanks.
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Bird Buggy: Parrot Controled Robot

i just found this. is pretty cool when you think about it. the parrot plays with it and drives it around. I want one! stress Here:s a link to the media page on the website. sites.google.com/site/birdbuggy109/media
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Using A Sabertooth Motor Controller.

Hello. I am using a Sabertooth 2x12 motor controller . I like to controll the movement of the robot with speed controll like with an anlog joystick, more you push the joystick the more speed to the wheels. Can it be done ? By the way I select the Sabertooth ,the numbers for turning in the movement panel is not correct. Thanks Meir.