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Ez_B Namespace In New C++ Project

I am having some trouble getting visual studio (vs2013) to recognize the EZ_B namespace in a new c++ project. It works fine in the example project from the SDK though. However, because of other components (specifcally YARP) I need to compile using CMake. My CMakeLists.txt looks like this: CMAKE_MINIMUM_REQUIRED(VERSION 2.8.9) SET(PROJECTNAME ez)...
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Maybe A Dumb Question - Make Bigger Jd

So even though I barely even began, I have plans for this little guy and wondered whether instead of the leg extensions, one could add one more servo to each leg and arm and make JD a bit bigger with more articulation. Is the EVB4 capable of adding four more servos to control walking or is this a thoroughly stupid Idea using too much of the evb...
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Auto-Download Feature

JD, First, thank you for your previous help with plugins. I have already made a few to help teach some of the introductory CTS courses. Getting to the point, I believe I have discovered an error in the plugin manager service. The error occurs when the user opens the project file directly (not through the program executive), and they do not have the...
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Root Directory On Http Server (Custom)

Root Directory On Http Server (Custom)

I am not sure if this is a bug or a feature request. I have marked it as a bug only because the online help is also not clear on it, so if it...
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Getting Everyone To Take Tutorials

In a recent thread, DJ mentioned that only about 1% of users don't take the tutorials and asked how we can get that number near 0% (and we have seen some users say they took them but didn't mark them as complete, so the number may be even smaller, although I am never sure I believe that statement based on the questions that usually accompany the...
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How To Make Jd Move

Did anyone create Auto position/Actions to make JD move: Step Forward Step Back Turn Left Turn Right 1. Is it possible with the existent servos ? 2. Adding one extra servo to each leg could help ? Cheers
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Cam And Spasma

Cam And Spasma

My human droid was working for 10 min. Now it does only cramps and do strange things. Besides is the camera not working. How do I reset the droid? How do I make a test the cam (head) for...
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February 2016-Best 3D Printers?

Hey guys. As you know, I'm a wiz with cardboard structures, but those aren't really the best. I started to look into 3D printers, but with the huge number out there I wanted to see the opinions of those whom may have already gotten and used their printers for a while. I continue to fall back on the da vinci 1.0 or 1.0 pro but shipping to Canada...
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Non Existent Customer Support For A Newbie

Although my issue of the 300mv imbalanced battery issue is not a new topic, it happened to me after the first use only and there seems to be no customer service email link to address what is likely a defective battery or unit. I have followed all the recommendations but the charger keeps blinking 6 times red with one second pause. I only used the...
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ARC

ARC

Hello everyone! I've come across ARC in my hopeless search for making my AR.Drone do things. And in my googling I saw this program with some really cool projects made in it (all kinds of robots including R2 <3)...
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Jd Camera

I can't get the JD camera to work: Quote: 2/22/2016 3:00 PM - Camera Initialized: EZB://192.168.18.51 @ 640x480 2/22/2016 3:00 PM - EZ-B v4 Camera Error: System.IO.IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established...
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Ordering A New Ezb

Hello, need to order another ezb4 controller. If I order this today does it come with the "new" comm board or is this still a future upgrade? Thanks Chris