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Ezb Windows Software
I saw there is a 2017-3-20 new release of ezb software, but it requires win 8-1 or more. I use with my robots an old pc with win 7 and an old release of ezb software. Will the win 8-1 version work for me ? Can I get somewhere the last release available for win 7 ?
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thetechguru |
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Power To Dodecagon Shell
Hello, In a nutshell, my question is how to connect a LiPo battery to an EZ-B v4/2 WiFi Robot Controller mounted on a Dodecagon shell. I'm building a robot dog treat tosser...
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Dunning-Kruger |
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Humanoid Robot 90Cm Height
Hi all I am interested to buy/build a robot for a personal project. I am looking for a humanoid robot that I am able to program it with the following specs. 1. Two legs and can walk (>10 cm/s) 2. Carry something (If I ordered it to grab something) (<1 kg item, and walk in flat surface, not flat surfaces,or stairs) (Can pickup anything <1kg...
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ajak |
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ARC On Microsoft Surface Book
I have a microsoft surface book with windows 10 professional. Finally made the switch from windows 7. I have read the threads on display issues with windows 10. I have the screen resolution set to 1920 x 1080 with a text size of 125. Everything displays in one screen without having to scroll left or right. Text displays fine but is a bit small....
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DJ Sures |
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Joystick Pad Scripts
I'm looking at the mobile app for SIX and can't figure out the connection between the joystick pad (on left) and the movement it triggers. I also have 7 script controls in the...
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jmp23834 |
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Ultrasonic Radar Servo
I am using an ultrasonic radar plugin with my omnibot and the sensor works well however the sweep of the servo is extremely slow . The servo is an EZ 180 one. Cannot see any way to increase the sweep speed. Be grateful for any suggestions.
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Dunning-Kruger |
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New Hdd Servos
received 10 new HDD servos and just had a chance to try them out, all I can say is "WOW" these things are frickin awesome, absolutely zero holding noise and generally quieter over all Well done DJ, you really have out done yourself with these new servos on a side note regarding shipping, for 10 servos I was quoted and charged for a...
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Mickey666Maus |
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How To Connect To Client Mode ?
I can not connect to client mode. I have connected to ap mode, rebooted and all is ok. I then go back to set the ezb to client mode and it comes back and says it could not connect. I have entered the ssid and security key being carefull of the caps and spelling. The firewall was shut down and I have researched all the community videos. If I click...
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geosmith41 |
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Pull Down Resistor
I have a switch that is always closed. If it becomes open that is a condition that I take some action. I put together a pull down resistor (based off the attached picture from another...
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thetechguru |
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Ultra-High-Torque, High-Voltage Digital Servo
Hi DJ, If was wondering if this new product from Pololu is compatible with EZ-Robot's V3 and/or V4 ? Ultra-High-Torque, High-Voltage Digital Giant Servo Thnxs.
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PhG |
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Ultrasonic Detector Not Working
How do I get the Ultrasonic Detector to work? I have followed the directions for connecting and setting up the Ultrasonic Detection board to my Revolution Roli. However, it gives no indication that it is detecting objects and the fails the collision avoidance. Regards, T. Steven Cotter, Ph.D. Engineering Management and Systems Engineering 2101I...
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tcotter |
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Ir/Serial Codes How-To
I've spent about 2 hours digging thru the community and some threads and such and can't find what I'm looking for. Does anyone have a link, tutorial or something for how to serial commands in a sequence from EZ-B? For example let's say I'm able to connect to any toy's IR port via soldered connections and know their particular IR codes that I...
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ptp |