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Elbow Not Working. Advice?

My elbow on my JD Robot stopped working suddenly! All of a sudden it froze up! What do I do?! stress confused tired
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Ezv4 Board Putting 2 Cameras

guys! can i put two cameras in 1 EZV4 board? if not, is there any way to make it two?
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New Robot

What speed can you get out of Rolli or the new entry level bot? We are looking to create a jousting robot? Thanks Paul
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Sabertooth Autotune

Sabertooth Autotune

I cant seem to get my sabertooth/kangaroo to do an autotune. The moment I apply power to the sabertooth the motor starts running at about half speed and wont stop till I disconnect...
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Brookstone Demo Jd's (For Wbs)

Brookstone Demo Jd's (For Wbs)

In another thread, wbs asked about all the jd's in the office - if they were Brookstone demos. The answer is yup. They are attached to black pexi glass base....
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Strange  Pop-Up On Existing Robot File?

Strange Pop-Up On Existing Robot File?

Strange pop-up? I was operating an established and previously run program on one of my robots when this appeared? I am not sure what to think...
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Can I Use An Ezb V4 As A Programmable Logic Controller

I have a new project which needs a programmable logic controller. It requires 8 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs, 8 timers, 8 counters and about 48 internal relays. The program is in ladder logic. Can it be done with an EZB v4? Ron
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Blown Capacitor

Hi, I blew 2 capacitors today ( 35v 100uf ) hooking up a servo wrong in a rush. I was wondering is it safe to test my board to see if it still works before replacing the capacitors. This is a EZ-B v3 board
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Customization

Hi! I am new to the community and haven't even bought a robot yet, still deciding which to get and stuff. Anyways, I was looking mainly at the Six Hexapod robot, and I was wondering what kind of pieces (not included in the kit) I could attach to it. For example the 18 RGB LED block...
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We're So Happy To Join Your Community

We're So Happy To Join Your Community

Hello Everyone, We just joined your community and love it - two of us are sharing the account - a seven year old boy and his Mom near Buffalo, New...
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Charging The Battery

Charging The Battery

My charger keeps blinking red when I plug in the battery. Unit is off. What do I need. Kind of frustrating. Got the unit yesterday
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Intelligence For The Instalation Of Two Cervomoteurs In The Neck Of A Robot Omni

Hello, I present myself my name is eric I am 52 years old and I m "interresse the robot always, I Omnibot has a robot in 2000 and I want to restore amméliorer, I would like to install 2 cervomoteurs neck to make their perform a double rotation, right-left and top out there, may I not sure how to go for assembled together eye exsiste walk in...