Lumpy
Hey All,
I scooted (1 1/2hour drive) to the EZ-Robot open house tonight.
The new digs look awesome! DJ has done well!
So the Revolution has begun!
As DJ stated in the presentation the new ARC Revolution will be out June 1st or so.
It's main new feature is the integration of 3D printing and using "EZ-Bits" as a way to create your own robots. Bits can be printed on your own 3D printer and/or some will be available to purchase. This open source offering of 3D printable files allows anyone the opportunity to create a robot. Step by step assembly instructions built in, and a new Mobile SDK (Ver. 2) coming out shortly. I see this being a great feature for educational settings. More and more schools are purchasing 3D printers.
Down the road, as 3D printer prices continue to drop, I see this opening a door for us EZ Robot builders here on the forum. The open sharing of designs, maybe group printings of parts (To create our drone armies). The possibilities are endless, it may not happen overnight but I can see this growing. Someday we will all have 3D printers on our desks.
The EZ-B mini, although briefly mentioned, is what I'm excited about. It's roughly 2"x2". If you look at DJ's suitcase pictures on Facebook you'll see the new EZ-B Mini (Not sure if anyone else caught that?). I like the new compact size. DJ says they are still a few weeks off but he's trying to keep the pricing in the current range ($70). I'd definitely be in for a few more at that price range. Cross our fingers.
Anyways, not a whole lot more than what you probably saw on the webcast.
A big thanks to DJ. It was a pleasure to see you again. Thanks for taking care of that issue!
Lori saw nothing!
Oh, I forgot to mention the laugh of the night. I went to use the washroom. Big sign on the entrance door says "Keep Door Closed", so I closed it behind me. Did my business in the bathroom, then realized I was now locked out in the small closet like space! After a brief moment of panic, I knocked on the door and someone let me out. I felt like an idiot! Nothing new there. ;-)
Kris
Pic of suitcase (EZ-B Mini)
An EZ-Bit creation.
Another EZ-Bit creation
An EZ-Bit creation with the EZ-B Mini
@Lumpy A target that shoots back at you would be very interesting. Talk about upping your skills on the range. ;-)
I can't wait to get one of the little mini ezb's. I really need it in the brain oh my B9. the regular size one I have in there is just too tall. The heat sinks and regulators won't let me close the lid.
Lumpy, thanks for the review. 3d printing is cool but I have to admit that I was hoping for more features people who can't afford them could use. Stuff that had been hinted to in the past like better positioning control. At any rate, these are exciting times for EZ Robot. congratulations!
Lol and some robots "Grow" I think the Omnibot 2000 original robots frame has grown 17 inches taller than when I started
It for sure costs lots more than I originally budgeted. Little changes can mean big bucks. We seem to have a competition on who can have the biggest robot project going lol.
Bigger robots weigh more therefore need stronger servos or motors therefore require more power. For every bit a robot grows, it's builders bank account shrinks. I've got the ez-complete and though I haven't got to do much with it I know I want 4-6 heavy duty servos which will need external power. I'm so happy to have discovered EZ Robot. The price vs power balance is great.
@anybody-who-may-know Is there going to be a new EZ Complete version for Revolution? Maybe a kit with some EZ Bits? Will there maybe be a box of bits we can buy? I'm really digging those printed servo mounts and brackets. Oh and the "Alien" head is super cool.
Hehe, yeah. The bigger they get, the more it hurts the wallet. But of course that is half the fun. My other hobby is RC Airplanes so I also tend to spend alot on that stuff too and I enjoy it too. But for me lately, the airplanes are for relaxing, but the robots, for profit. I'm lookin to go into a new biz with a couple of simple designs in the future ( I hope ! )
Even small, basic robots can add up, Jarvis was supposed to be pretty simple and built on bits I had from Melvin that I never used... that never happened.
Pictures look very good LUMPY and video NIEK ,look like you are had good time.
Wish i could make it,but was at a time memorial weekend and i had plans and a big party to go to.
@Antron007 We are focused on bringing creative minds together and allowing you to share and create amazing 3D printed parts with this new release. The ability to "community print" is going to be a great way for you to connect with other like minded people in your area.
We will be manufacturing some of the key EZ-Bits and providing different bundles and packages. Even though this will be coming, we still want people like yourself and the rest of the EZ-Community to express your creativity by engage in designing, printing and creating your own amazing parts and bots!
I'm so excited to see the cool parts and projects that you guys can create