LJ
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This maybe a taboo subject but I'm trying to make a case for purchasing EZ-B instead of the Arduino for a small scale childrens introduction to robotics. I suggested the EZ-B but have been met with resistance from others who have used the Arduino. Has anyone ever had a similar situation? If so, what "selling" points did you use to reinforce your position on the EZ-B? In other words, what makes the EZ-B better than the Arduino?
Thanks,
LJ
Not taboo as far as I know. But you are likely to receive replies more in favour of the EZ-B on here
The main difference is, Arduino is on board code and the EZ-B needs a connection to a PC to run.
Both have their good and bad points.
Arduino Stand alone Lacks power Requires programming - no GUI
EZ-B Requires a PC More powerful (as powerful as the PC) Simple to program, simple GUI, no programming experience necessary
Those are just off the top of my head but are probably the biggest points. I may expand more when I get home.
Going by Niek's latest video they are currently working on an Arduino module that plugs in to the EZ-B, so it may be the best of both worlds.
Personally, for most of my projects I intend to use the EZ-B. For some smaller projects (for instance my automatic blinds and automatic stair lighting) I intend to use Arduino.
Thanks Rich! I think the ease of programming may be my best selling point at the moment. Another benefit may be the complete kit given that it comes with servos and such. I don't know of any Arduino kits that are as extensive as the EZ-B kit.
Thanks again,
LJ
I have used both of them. I have two Ardunios sitting collecting Dust. No Contest. EZB all the way!
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What sold me, and why I had to come and work for EZ-Robot, is the scalability of the projects. You can get something awesome up and running in no time what so ever. Or you could have a much more complicated project good for a university student if you wanted to scale that way. I loved that I grabbed a kit and got my 11 and 9 year old cousins to build a Box-Bot with me just watching over them with minimal help.
With EZ-Robot, DJ is dedication to adding new features constantly. There is always something new with ARC or the Firmware, and that is always exciting!
Other things I love are:
And of course the awesome community here
Yes, the most welcoming and helpful community I have ever come across and I've been on a lot of forums in my time.
The biggest selling point in my eyes, and the reason I stuck around and help as much as I can... the passion the EZ-Robot staff have in their product and the customer services they give. It's not many (if any) companies who have a CEO who will go above and beyond to make the EZ-Experience a good one.
The awesome community who welcome everyone, respect everyone and will go above and beyond to help too are a great bonus too.
Isn't it a shame that a lot of businesses don't provide this level of customer support?
@everyone ....well said and ditto! A lot of us are now waiting for the mini EZ, soon to be released
Thoughts about using EZ-Robot:
Fast to build your first prototype robot. And to learn, using ARC and its controls.
I just love the bluetooth camera. That is how I found out about EZ-Robot via goodle search for robotic cameras.
I also like that it is not a closed system, and you must only buy from one robot source.
Since this a hobby for me to build robots, this has open up many avenues for me to explorer. And I don't need to make my robot project perfect either, use what is around the place.
Updated: 07/17/13
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