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Am I missing something? Can the mobile app control multiple EZBs? I am using two in my robot and one is a client of the other. I don't seem to be able to access both EZBs in my mobile app and I really need that ability to trigger all of his animations. One EZB controls his head and the other controls his body. My scripts intertwine with the EZBs so they do not function when using the mobile app. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Doug
Looking at the Io Tiny, IPS, HDD servos, etc. and a future EZBv5, I think Dj has the DYI community in mind. Loading the Microsoft Plugins and coming up with a cutting edge products of a reasonable cost, also continues to reflect his roots.
I thank Dj for his continued efforts to supply the DIY group with new products and educate all who want to learn.
@Lumpy
I have video proof that EZ-Robot hasn't quit trying to satisfy the needs of the DIY'er. DJ and his team are constantly working on new features for this line of robotics. This constant work comes at a significant cost. I have been to EZ-Robot and have seen first hand the projects that have been worked on but haven't made it to mass production simply because of the high cost of the devices that have to be used right now. What this work has done for EZ-Robot is create the level of knowledge needed to produce these products when the cost of these sensors comes down. DIY'ers don't spend a lot of money on things and the price point to manufacture and sell new products has to be at the right point for someone to buy and for EZ-Robot to make money. There are many of these products.
I also have video proof of new items that EZ-Robot is working on that were inspired by the DIY'ers. I don't have permission to show the section of the video interview that I did with DJ where he shows multiple new projects. In the interview that I have shown, he discusses the logistic difficulties of introducing new products into an existing manufacturing and supply chain.
The way that I would say your statement is this. EZ-Robot has grown to where DIY'ers are not their only focus. Education has been added as a focus of EZ-Robot which allows the DIY'ers ideas and ingenuity to spark new ideas and products that are tested and possibly developed into products that are available for everyone.
Your statement seems to insinuate that EZ-Robot doesn't care about the DIY'er or hobbies community anymore. This couldn't be further from the truth.
Received an email ad from gearbest this morning, promoting a few windows 10 tablets. Browsing, I ran across this: http://m.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_590390.html?wid=21
$149 usd windows 10 tablet - now that's a great affordable solution for anyone wanting more than 1 ezb on the go.
Just for everybodys conveinence, I thought it might be a good idea to also throw in the link to @CochranRobotics new episode of the Technology Today show, where he is speaking about the Latte Panda, which I think is a really good choice if you are not willing to spent the money on a Surface Pro. Also this little device is way less space consuming and seems to be the best choice at the moment if you are planning to integrate computing power to your robot!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8fF2AKwqRg
Btw, I think @DJSures choice to migrate his business to the education sector is a very good move, also making ties directly with Microsoft is clever! And in the long run we will all benefit out of this evolution! Not mentioning that this forum evolved out of EZ-Robots existence...which is a great thing to have!
The perceived "limitations" mentioned in this thread is just that... perceived... You can complain and cry foul or learn how to program better, use different hardware so you can accomplish what you want... EZ Robot is a seriously flexible platform... meaning that there is always another way to do something.... The only limitation of ez robot is the person using it.... @DJ and ez robot are doing exactly what they should be doing...
EZ Robot .Personal robotics for EVERYONE. Truly!
Are we still only able to connect to one EZBv4/2 within the mobile app? Or, has this been upgraded? I've been trying to Remote Desktop into my Surface Pro from my iPhone and it is quite less than perfect. Of course, my ARC file is quite large now and if there is a better way then I am of course open to suggestions. Thank you!
The mobile app unfortunately still experiences the same limitations. Mobile development environments are not up to the power of windows desktop development. The tools and processing capability available (and the screen interface limitations) prevent further development. We've been focusing on using SBC (single board computers) such as the Rock Pi (my favorite).
Check out one of my personal builds that demonstrates the power of SBCs: https://synthiam.com/Community/Robots/DJ-s-test-platform-k8-20500