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Programming Revolution Six Wifi Hexapod

Hi, My question is about EZ-Robot Revolution Six WiFi Hexapod I want to create a demonstration program that will show a robot navigate a maze Robot should be controlled via http interface and execute very simple commands such as walk forward, stop, turn 90 degrees Detecting when it hits a barrier would be a bonus Can above mentioned robot do this...
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Jd Humanoid Robot

Jd Humanoid Robot

I am starting a project for a high school class. I am hoping to build the JD Humanoid Robot. I have already 3D printed off most of the parts, however we are hoping to make our own...
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Revisiting Power Supplies

Hey guys, I'm trying to use a single power supply AC to DC 12 volt 20 amps and I want some kinda step down converter to 7.4 volts. To be clear I have half a project running at 12v and the other half at 7.4 volts. I'd rather not have two power supplies if i can help it. Any suggestions on best way to step down? Also do the amps stay the same if you...
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Robo Scratch Android

Hello, I tried using Robo Scratch for Android Mobiles today to program a loop. Is this possible at all? So I would like to start the scratch again and again. Thank you
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External Power

External Power

Hello everyone, how are you? I know there are several topics around relating to modifying the EZ-Board for use with an external power supply. I just need to check to confirm that I understand...
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Rad Robot

Rad Robot

Happy to report that my EZ b and H bridge motor controller came in and is working. I have already figured out much of how to get the old Rad robot base tank to work ...and with audio,Doing the audio...
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Monocular Camera Slam

Monocular Camera Slam

Does anyone know how to or know of anyone who has used the EZ-B v4 camera on a robot to do monocular SLAM similar to the videos below. It seems that all the code is available...
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Charging Revolution Jd

It would be great if you lengthened the connection of JD to the charger. We have some connections that are so tight it has been very difficult to charge. stress
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Sabertooth 2X25

I have my RC lawnmower working great right now. I bought an ezb so that I could use it from the couch via wifi. Looks like the ez connects to the sabertooth via gnd, +5 and S1. Which pins on the ezb do I use for that? ACD or Digital? It looks like the ezb will be powered via the sabertooth, will not need batteries for it?
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Servos Don't Work

Servos Don't Work

I just received the JD Robot from you last week. It seems to have a couple defective servos. The first one a main shoulder servo that is in the humanoid body. The second defective one is...
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Down, But Not Out-Bing Question

Down, But Not Out-Bing Question

Down, but not out-Bing question Missed a step carrying a box to the basement, broke my Tibia and Fibula bones, later developed severe Gout in both feet,...
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Ipad To Windows Video

I have been looking for ways to bring iPhone video into Ez-Robot. I think I may have found a way. Has anyone tried using an app called EpocCam . It seems to me if it an iPhone can be made into a wireless webcam, it should be easy to bring it into ezb as a robot camera. This would make it possible to use my extra iPhones for camera's. I am not...