Thanks DJ for joining in and for your thoughtful response. I think my thread started over the mourning of the old timers who were here when Ez Robots only carried the EZB and software. Before the revolution. The EZB was definitely DIY hardware. It's that hacking that drew me to the forum. The forum has shifted towards troubleshooting for newbies and the revolution.

I completely understand the business plan and the direction you've always wanted to take EZ Robots, platform kits, education Stem and Steam. Certainly a good place to focus for revenue.

I appreciate your continued involvement with the DIY community, your willingness to jump in and help anyone, if you have the time. I've said it several times I don't know any CEO that commits that much time to his community. I personally thank you for all the help with Dynamixel plugs the USB/serial and so on.

I hope you continue the transparency you've shown us in the past with the future plans for EZ Robots and it's products. We are a community that has supported your products and we like to dream with you about EZ Robots future.

Inmoov is the only platform I know. I realize there are umpteen others and it is impossible to cater to them all..

It would be really cool to have a solid Inmoov plugin for EZR. I know they may not like it but it could be so cool and easy to use. That would drive some DIY interest.

Dj, First I would NEVER knock what JD's skills are. I hope I didn't offend you. I was just trying to say The EZ ROBOT hardware and software makes thing so easy to do members get lazy. (HOW TO's are there if you just look. ) As always, Richard R hits home. A 1000 piece lego set can sometimes make you have to stop and think "what do I build next". LOL ( thanks Richard R)

As was said in earlier posts, This is a cultural thing. It is the forum member which have backed off, not your efforts. Some have fulfilled their projects, many which took years to build and develop. We DO NOT point at you or EZ ROBOT in any way. I am so thankful you formed EZ ROBOT and gave all of us the opportunity to build things beyond our wildest dreams. You continue to come up with ideas and programs which educate and motivate. Your efforts are very much appreciated.... Like Will said, " I don't know any CEO that commits that much time to his community. " and Contributes constantly at ALL levels to a forum, by a CEO? Unheard of, but you do it.

Looking at the news makes me laugh when I see robots on stage making believe the are holding a conversation. I saw two Alan s doing the same and more on this forum. To bad Will and others couldn't get the same exposure. (sorry but I can name everyone, the list is too long).

I know some work is being done by forum members behind the scenes and are not posting step by step progress as was done in the past. The need isn't there like it use to.

Quiet times come in all groups. Maybe this winter when project time is available things will be like the old days.

Ron

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As we are discussing contributions, I have to say that Ptp is amazing at resolving issues, very thorough and methodical in his descriptions. He's a great coder and his plug ins are so well built with very intuitive UIs. There is nothing he can't accomplish once he sets his mind to it.

My 2¢

I agree. @ptp is absolutely amazing. We'll have to consider hiring him someday

@DJ I am one of those struggling with learning ROS now and I know exactly what you mean... a very steep learning curve to try to make something practical from it

However, the allure of SLAM is great as someday I want to make a personal robot that can navigate the house and also incorporates EZB for user interface

I know it’s very difficult as I can see the companies who have struggled with SLAM for robots even though they did great stage demos... i’m Thinking of the ASUS Zenbo and the Segway robot

The closest one I’ve seen to production is the Mayfield Robotics Kuri

I agree.that the EZB forum is the best with very gracious help from members and staff

Frank

Hi Friends

I have not been around as I have not been well for some time now and have done no work (or robotics) for months now which I miss very much.

ALTAIR EZ:1 has been invited to do a stand up comedy gig at a famous UK university early next year so I must get back to the workbench.

I am hoping to get better soon so I can finish the ALTAIR robots!

Tony