Well, going nuts for Robosapein now. I just picked up a "partially" operational V2 on ebay and plan to do the rewiring job on it. This one has a remote and the repair will make a good winter project. I need an IR controller for the V1 I bought and have discovered that WowWee is selling the X version dongle from their web site ($24.99). I'll probably order one of those and run it via my Android tablet.

I'm still shopping for a new OS. I've found a very good deal on Win 7 but, must do more research to decide if I need/want Pro or Home version.
I feel like a kid in a candy store trying to decide on which flavor I want.

RJ

If your going to use this new OS for EZ Robot exclusively then you will need nothing bigger then Home. In fact all you really need is the starter version.

Thanks for the info. The numerous versions of 7 & 8 are confusing to me. I just read that Win. 7 Starter is a 32 bit prgm. Doesn't ARC need 64bit?

RJ

No, 32 bit will work just fine.

Thanks again. Still looking and still confused. While searching the web for Win 7, I came across an couple of sites recommending download of a "trial" version that can be installed on a separate drive and run as a second OS. However, I can't seem to find it at the moment ...wouldn't you know.

RJ

Hi RJ. I'm using a 32 bit version of Win 7 and its done me just fine I have a Robosapien. I believe its V1 but I haven't hacked it yet. I was at my friends who gave me theirs about a week ago, also V1 I think, and I left it there again:( I just got home and started reading this thread and it dawned on me. LOL.

Anyway, welcome to one of the best decisions you could have ever made.

Just to add to the OS discussion, I use Windows 7 32 bit (Ultimate), Windows 7 64 bit (Ultimate) and Windows 8 32 bit without any problems.

Windows 8 was cheaper than Windows 7 when it first come out, I believe it still is. When I upgraded it was £25 which is very cheap. It does take some getting used to but it's not a bad OS to use.

Any of the Windows versions can be installed as a trial for 30 days (and then a further 30 days by resetting it - google for it). You can dual boot easily too, Windows will give the option when you try to install a second OS. There are other programs out there too which make dual booting easier like EasyBCD.

If you choose to upgrade rather than go for a new system check the upgrade path required so you don't lose everything. Going from some versions of older windows to a different version of a newer windows (i.e. XP home to 7 Ultimate) may result in the installation telling you that you need to reinstall everything. There are ways around this though, you are usually able to upgrade to another version in the middle temporarily, for instance, XP Home to XP Pro to 7 Ultimate. Again, google will be your friend if you choose to do this but whatever you do, always back up before attempting anything, this is Microsoft after all and they have a reputation for things not always working as they should (I've had the exact same spec PCs, same OS, same everything but one would upgrade without issue the other I needed to reinstall everything).

Antron007, Thanks for the info but, the pressure is off for now. I read the EZb V4 release thread and discovered that I'll have to wait a couple of months to enjoy the "magical" capability of my V1 RS. So, that takes away some urgency to find and load new OS.
The V1 & V2 I bought on ebay won't be delivered until later this month I'm left twiddling my thumbs and anxiously waiting. (bummer )

RJ