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Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Hi everyone, I have been following you for some time and first of all I wanted to thank this forum and the...
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Getvoltage - Object Reference Not Set

Can anyone tell me why GetVoltage() in a script gives me the error "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" ? Regards BAW
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Inmoov Kinect Function

Hi, I'm diving into InMoov and have thus far just been printing parts with abandon while I finish researching everything else.  I have totally decided to go with EZ-Robot rather than MRL for obvious reasons, but I have found conflicting information about whether I can use the Kinect with EZR.  Beyond whether I can use it or not, I'm a little...
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Rc Lawnmower

These Rc lawnmowers caught my attention, So i purchased a spectrum DXE remote controler with reciever, also purchased a 2x32 sabertooth drive. I have a key start mower, just don’t know what othe components i need to start my mower from the controller any help please?
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2 Single Motor Controllers

2 Single Motor Controllers

Just wondering if any one has run 2 single motor controllers instead of a dual channel H-bridge on their tank style robot and will it be hard to get both controllers to...
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How To Wire A Button?

How To Wire A Button?

I believe I know how to do this but I want to confirm. Using an adc port, I would connect the positive to the in on the button and the ground to the signal/receive? yes or no?
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Error Dowload ARC

Error Dowload ARC

I encountered an error downloading ARC: ARC could not be installed on the following windows versions: windows server 2003 * 86 service pack 2, windows xp * 86 service pack3, setting up...
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Dynamixel With Ezbpi Server

Dynamixel With Ezbpi Server

I am trying to control my Dynamixel AX-12a with the EZBPi, but when I try to connect ARC it disconnects shortly after... Is there a wiring schematic or a tutorial on...
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Reverting Servo In Script Or Movement Panel

Reverting Servo In Script Or Movement Panel

Probably but silly question but I can’t figure it out, does any one know how to revert a servo in either script or the movement panel?...
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Omnibot 2000 Arms

Anyone successfuly hack the arms on one of these to work with servos?
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3D Printed Parts

3D Printed Parts

Hello, Few months ago, on the old version of the website, I could find the STL 3D printed of the Six Hexapod to this link : https://synthiam.com/Community/Tutorials/89?courseId=2 Where can...
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Connecting To PC And EZB

Probably over thinking this but looking to connect my mini PC to my EZB and VNC into the mini PC. Do I need to set the EZB into client mode to do this? Also will the mini PC need a second wifi adapter?