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Laser Pointer!!!

Laser Pointer!!!

we can use this right....with a digital port.....on and off correct? laser pointer
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Switching Transistor

Switching Transistor

I'd like to control a small DC motor pulling from a 7.2V battery using a switching transistor connected to one of the EZ-B digital ports and wanted to be 100% sure I was doing this...
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Omnibot 2000 Replacement Arm Or Motors Inside?

I'm trying to get a wrist and claw to work and I believe the motors are just corroded , where can I get replacement motors? They look very generic to me. Thanks.
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Record Function

Hello DJ- I had an idea that I think might be a cool addition, and I don't think it would be too hard to implement.. I was playing around with the "Touch Map" control to control my robot to travel following the spline and this is what made me think of a "record" function. What I'd like to see is a "record" function...
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About The Mp3 Trigger Board

since it uses serial ,can any MP3 board work ,one from sparkfun is almost $50 and bought one for another project about the same it uses serial SOMO-14D by 4D systems for $25 and uses SD card too somo-14d mp3 board
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Project Magnus: Questions

To DJ Sures I am honored and humbled sir that you showcased Project Magnus. Thank you. I have a couple of questions for you and the guys: How would you rate the video quality of the camera that comes in the kit? I will need to steer Magnus when he is out of my line of sight. Is there much delay in the transmission? Do you have any step by step...
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So No Sound Sensors In Our Bots Because Servos Are To Loud...

So No Sound Sensors In Our Bots Because Servos Are To Loud...

so how do you make the bot "look" in your direction when you speak to him? if i say...
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Over Heating

Over Heating

DJ, I have managed to hook up alot of servos and I find that the voltage regulator overheats and the servos will no longer hold their respective positions. If I shut them down for a few minutes...
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Friday Night Chat - Come Join In!

Friday Night Chat - Come Join In!

If this is ok with the DJ & the EZ-Robot Community; I was wondering if we could have a Friday Night Chat - Come Join In! Friday March 9, 2012 9pm EST...
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Omnibot 5402 Tray

Hey, Does anybody have a tray i can use for my omnibot? I am willing to pay for it.
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Have Idea On Ezb To Save On Current

i see when i hook up the EZB it draws near 90 ma,to cut down on current like i did on the led you have draws 20 ma ,why not use a 2 ma led instead
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Parts Wanted......

Parts Wanted......

For those who are about "hack up" the Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot I am looking for the following components: If you have no use for them, I am willing...