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PWM Servo Feedback (ADC) by Synthiam
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PWM Servo Feedback (ADC)

Add ADC positional feedback to hobby PWM servos via minor mod to EZ-B/Arduino; enables real-time position readout, calibration and puppet mirroring

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Build a compact R2-D2 using a cement pillar tube shell, ribbed papier-mache dome, and wooden inner frame to mount legs and components.

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Demonstration Of Visual Human Detection ?

I am considering getting into EZ Robot and I have been working with Arduino for a few years and considering the next upgrade for robot development. I am mostly interested in detecting the visual presence/location of a person and face detection. Are there any good demonstrations of these capabilities with EZ Robot? Is there any comparison to say,...
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Slipping Roli Tracks

Slipping Roli Tracks

I was able to prevent slippage in the rubber tracks by using outdoor electrical insulation tape. It is much thicker than the black electrical tape. Apply this tape by peeling off...
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Concerning Pandorabot

Concerning Pandorabot

Hello everyone I got another question and I have to say for a first timer in doing something with writing codes like this. I think I'm doing pretty good, but I have a question....
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Roli Reimagined

Roli Reimagined

My Roli has been reconfigured with the cup holder in front. The arms can now pick and place objects. I'm having fun!
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Bing Azure After The Trial Period Ends Question

Hello all, is anyone using the "pay as you go" using the Bing Speech recognition after the Bing 30 day trail ends? The price I was quoted is $1.40 an hour. I was wondering what type of charges some of the users were being charged as a hobbyist. Thanks.
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Servo Dimensions

I've been recommending to people to use EZ Robot servos. I've noticed that the dimensions given in the description of the servos is incorrect. Perhaps someone at EZ Robot could put the right dimensions in the "Comments & Dimensions" for all of the servos.
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The Tron Look

The Tron Look

Just a quick suggestion to give our Bots a more futuristic look, I will try this out for my Rad Bot, I have seen examples of this "El wire" before and it looks very nice! A very bright...
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Api.Ai Example To Learn A Little Bit From

I have been working in API.AI for a while and jumped back into it yesterday some. I want to describe what API.AI is and what it isn't so that there is a clearer picture of it. I am attaching a sample api.ai project that you can use to start building from if you would like to do so. First, what is it? API.AI is great at taking speech and breaking it...
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Execute Scripts Or Commands With Http Get Commands

Execute Scripts Or Commands With Http Get Commands

I think this is possible and has been discussed, but I can not find it. Is there a format to execute scripts or commands...
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How To Add A.L.I.C.E. Chatbots For Personality To Ez Robots?

Hi everyone, I haven't got my Roli robot yet from the kickstarter, however I am wondering if it is known already how to add an ALICE bot from Pandorabots to an EZ Robot? I want to have a Nao equivalent chatbot on the EZ Robot interface - here is the link:- https://www.pandorabots.com/ I have a Pandorabot Named Wintermute which I wish to add - here...
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H-Bridge & Lol Tiny Question

Im soon to start an rc 4wd project which will be run by a Lol Tiny and a H-bridge. I wanted to ask in regards to a latter rc project, if i want to run 6xDC motors(6WD) would i need 3xH-bridge controllers? If i need 3 H-bridge controllers, could the Lol Tiny run all 3? Have been intrigued by DC motors of late, so much torque and very responsive....
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Concerning Ez-Robot Software

Hello everyone I have a quick question. In the process of building our Female humanoid Robotic assistant. All we have left is to order the mechanics for the eyes and mouth piece to drive the mouth and of course her face. I was wondering. How do I add the image of her to the robot designer. So that we may calibrate her servo positions. I seen a...