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Can Ezb Be Connected To A Network Port

Can Ezb Be Connected To A Network Port

Instead of wireless (wifi) Main reason is to access to updates as needed,and not connected to internet all the time,i want my robot to run by...
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Welding Plastic ?

Welding Plastic ?

Ran into this on You Tube and thought others might like to see it. I never new you could really weld plastic. The video is a little long but at the end she shows how really strong the...
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Another Alternative Mp3 Trigger?

Has anyone tried this board to see if it works with our system? mdfly AU5032 Looks like it should work exactly like the AU5106, but seems to require a Logic Level Converter Thoughts?
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Which Software Is For Me?

Hello, I have been a C# developer for almost 8 years, I'm new to robotics. Which Software package should I download and use? Is the ARC okay or should I just use the EZ-SDK since I have programming experience? Thanks
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I Just Updated ARC And It Told Me Incorrect Parameter

It would not start. What is the deal? Thanks, MovieMaker
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Ez-B Firmware Update Utility

When click help from the main menu. It takes you to this link: https://synthiam.com/Tutorials/Help.aspx?id=2 Which is the link for Servo Controls - Horizontal Servo This doesn't seem appropriate. Also, the task bar icon for the firmware utility is a shortcut icon? Would you like another icon more appropriate; I could email you one. On last thing...
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Fyi, Bench Power Supply And A Non-Usa Plug Shipped To Usa

I'm from the USA. I ordered the bench power supply and a non-USA plug came with it. Did I miss something when ordering it? Or was it just your supplier who shipped the wrong outlet adapter to the US...
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Big Announcement?

Okay, it's 2013, where is this big announcement you promised?
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Joining Motor Shaft To Wheel

I am struggling to work out the best way to connect the shaft of a motor to a wheel... seems I can do most other things but this.... can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm fine with servos and their horns but not with the larger motors... - Wayne
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Suggestion: Create A Custom Interface Builder

Suggestion: Create A Custom Interface Builder

I know this is hard to implement but i think would be nice. I played many videogames and i love their awesome interface. I'm...
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Servo Calibration Missing From Examples

Hi everyone, I just got ez-b for Christmas. I can'find the servo calibration under the examples menu. How can I add it or copy and paste it in?
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Better Range

Hey, If I want to get a better range in the EZ-B, how can I achieve this, Xbee? Wifi? Because the camera has an incredible range and I'd wish the EZ-B did too, but how can I be able to achieve this? I'm a programmer and starting robotics so I'm not expert in the hardware, where can I find an installation tutorial for either of these?