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I Make Robots Crew Socks

I Make Robots Crew Socks

Exclusive to robot builders, these are a one-size-fits-all solution up to a men's size 12. The...
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Waveshare Bus Servos by Waveshare
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Waveshare Bus Servos

Control Waveshare servos (TTL/RS485): set position & speed, release torque, read position. RTS option for converters; reverse-engineered protocol.

Djandco's Wall.e by Djandco
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Robot By Djandco

EZ-B Wall.e arm mod using small Arduino servos to retain clutch and deliver about 80° arm travel; neck servo planned.

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Jason And Jeremie's Robots Sneak Peak

Jason And Jeremie's Robots Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak video I took of the robots that Jeremie and Jason are building!
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Irobot 530 Quick Advice

Irobot 530 Quick Advice

Hi guys. I am currently looking at a Roomba IRobot 530 on a popular auction site I want to get. I don't wish to appear rude but I need some quick advice before I place a bid,...
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Google Play Application Failed Install

Google Play Application Failed Install

I tried to download the latest version of the application from the Google Play Store however the installation was unsuccessful and reported a...
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Ac To Dc Plug With Dev Kitt

Can anyone recommend a A/C power plug that can drive the Developer Kit, instead of the rechargeable batteries. I guess I'm asking whats to max, and what maybe to low.. not to burn the servos or the EZ-b4. this A/C power source is assuming the ez-b4 is fully loaded with servos and sensors.
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Soundservo Tied To The Rgb Animator?

@DJ.... Not sure this is even remotely possible. Could you tie in something like the soundServo control to the RGB Animator and/or the new 64 LED animator matrix you guys are working on and have it respond to sound? It would cool to be able to simulate a talking mouth by using the animator and a variation of the sound servo control or to just fade...
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Burnt Out Shoulder On Jd After Just A Couple Of Days

Hi, I assembled the JD robot, and used it for 2 evenings. It was great until on Sunday afternoon the robot was just being used for about 10 minutes, and I left it on for a further 5 minutes not doing anything, and standing on it's 2 feet - when there was a burning smell, and the body of the robot got hot. It turned out to be the right shoulder...
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Mobile Interface Running Background Colour

Mobile Interface Running Background Colour

I've come across a little issue and not sure if it's a bug or not. What it is, is when editing a mobile interface "Add Button"...
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Specific Rechargeable Batteries For Ez-B V 4 Controller

Hi I was wondering if there is a specific rechargeable battery that the ez-b v4 requires? I see on amazon that the rechargeable batteries are either Rechargeable alakline, Ni-he or Ni-Lith but I'm not sure which type to use for the ez-b v4 controller to maintain proper charge and damage control for use on the servos any ideas on which batteries to...
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Virtual Robot Control - Varible Display Feature Request

Virtual Robot Control - Varible Display Feature Request

Just an idea: Please consider adding a right click add variable display on the virtual robot control. I know...
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Servo Controlled Grippers For Rubik's Cube Scrambler

Servo Controlled Grippers For Rubik's Cube Scrambler

Most of my failed projects come from me overstepping my bounds. This time around, I'm looking to purchase (not...
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Throw Away Those Old Printers. Here Comes A 3D Printer That Is Upto 100 Times Fa

Upto 100 times faster 3D printer! Not only that, the Quality is MUCH MUCH Better! get this
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Dead Battery Out-Of-The-Box

Dead Battery Out-Of-The-Box

I think A) our battery has died, and B) our spare (BT684, 7.4V 1300MAH, 25C) is dead out-of-the-box! I am attaching an image of our battery, and the image showing a...