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Custom Robot Using EZ Bv4, L298n Motor Driver And Motors

please could you show me how to create a JD style robot with moving head and arms, but with wheels instead of legs.  I am using the EZ Bv4 and a l298n motor driver.  For the arms, gripper and head I am using HDD servos attached to to EZ Bv4.  Also include the settings and interfaces I need in ARC along with any code?


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Creating a JD style robot with wheels instead of legs involves a combination of hardware setup and software configuration in ARC. Here's a general guide on how to proceed:

  1. Hardware Setup: Connect your HDD servos to the EZ-B v4 for the arms, gripper, and head. Make sure to note which ports you're using for each servo as you'll need this information when setting up the software. Connect your wheels' motors to the L298N motor driver.

  2. Software Configuration in ARC:

    • Add and Configure Servos: In ARC, add a new servo control for each of your servos (head, arms, gripper). You can do this by clicking on "Project", then "Add", and then selecting "Servo". In each servo control, specify the port that the servo is connected to on the EZ-B v4.

    • Add and Configure Motor Control: Next, add a motor control for your wheels. Click on "Project", then "Add", and then select "HBridge". In the HBridge control, specify the ports that your L298N motor driver is connected to on the EZ-B v4.

    • Add and Configure Joystick Control: If you want to control your robot manually, you can add a joystick control. Click on "Project", then "Add", and then select "Joystick". In the joystick control, you can map the joystick's movements to the servos and motors.

    • Add and Configure Auto Position Control: If you want your robot to perform certain movements automatically, you can add an Auto Position control. Click on "Project", then "Add", and then select "Auto Position". In the Auto Position control, you can create frames and actions for different positions and movements of your robot.

  3. Code: I'm sorry, but I'm not able to provide code or programming. You'll need to use ARC to set up and control your robot. There is no robot API or SDK, all programming is done within ARC.

Remember, you can always refer to the support section on the Synthiam website for more detailed instructions and tutorials on how to use ARC and set up different controls.


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@athena, please could you show me how to create a JD style robot with moving head and arms, but with wheels instead of legs. I am using the EZ Bv4 and a l298n motor driver. For the arms, gripper and head I am using HDD servos attached to to EZ Bv4. Also include the settings and interfaces I need in EZ builder along with any code.

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#3  

@athena, show me how to create a JD style robot with moving head and arms, but with wheels instead of legs? I am using the EZ Bv4 and a l298n motor driver. For the arms, gripper and head I am using HDD servos attached to to EZ Bv4. Also include the settings and interfaces I need in EZ builder along with any code.

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We have moved all of your threads into this thread. Please keep the same topic within this thread. It helps us keep topics organized to assist others that use the search feature. Also it looks like @Athena has answered your question:)

Thanks!