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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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Dynamixel by Robotis
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Dynamixel

Open-source ARC plugin to control Robotis Dynamixel servos (XL-320, AX-12, XL430) via EZ-B, Arduino or Robotis. Supports position, speed, accel.

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Refurbishing a 25-26" tall build with greasy elbow leak and melting 3" wheels; planning urethane tire molds or slip casting.

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Persistent Servo Calibration

Persistent Servo Calibration

The servos looked almost good, so I skipped the hardware calibration for now. Both arms show a bit to the right, fixed by fine tuning to max. 12 units. Q: what's a...
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Any Forum Members In Seattle?

Any Forum Members In Seattle?

I'm in Seattle for a meeting Friday (tomorrow) and I was wondering if any of our active members are here? If so, do you have a lipo charger I can borrow this...
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Best 3D Printer

It's been a long time... How's everyone? Josh, Rich, DJ, Aameralis... Guys, I'm planning to buy a new 3D printer. There is no limit on the budget. Which 3D printer do you think is the best one to buy. I need high quality printing and I'll be using it almost everyday... So I need all your help... Please let me know which one's the best...
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Looking For Information And A Little Guidance

Looking For Information And A Little Guidance

Hi, My name is Paul Smith-Keitley and I work as a freelancer for the Tablet Academy here in the UK, we have just ordered a pair of...
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Uart Receive Query. Buffer Flush Command?

I am have a little issue with the below code.... I am attempting to read 3 different single byte return sensors on my new Create 2.... Now, it works perfectly if I read only one sensor in the repeatuntil loop. However if I do more than one read (like the code below).... the readings report back false... i.e. the bump sensor will indicate a bump...
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How To Make Robot To Identify The Names Of Different Face?

Since the camera has the ability to detect faces, I want the robot to identify the names of faces i.e. i am only going to try 2 faces. Suppose robot detects face A, it immediately tells the name of the face A and it does the same for face B. And if the camera detects a face is neither A nor B, it says you are unknown and if it detects no face, it...
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How To Make My Six March On Spot As Well Marching For Distance?

I m using the Six. I want to make it march like an human using all of its six legs on the spot as well as marching forward. However, I m finding it difficult due to small surface area of the Hexapod feet.
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Ez-Db V.01 - Need Some Testers

EDIT: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN ADDED TO EZ-AI***** This has been updated to include the latest information about this tool. EZ-DB is a utility that will allow ARC to store and retrieve data from a database. The current databases that are supported are MySQL and MSSQL. EZ-DB can be downloaded from this site. EZ-DB Pre-Release The location that you...
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3D Shell For Ezb V4 Camera

Hi guys i was very busy this past 2 minths and i have not been on ez robot alot.I need help with th v4 camera.i ordered the developers kit and the camera did nit come with a 3 d printed shell can someone give me a link to where i can get the 3d printed shell
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How To Make My Robot Give Different Responses When The Robot's Camera Detects 3

How To Make My Robot Give Different Responses When The Robot's Camera Detects 3

I want to make my robot do a function in such a way that for...
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How To Detect Face And Motion Using The If-Else Statement In The Ez-Script Edito

Earlier, I have asked about the coding of detecting the colours using the EZ-Script. bhouston gave a very good code and I made a coding of my own similar to what bhouston gave. The coding was working but camera gave flop results for eg. I show Blue, it detects as Green. So, I tried to do the If Else statement for Face and Motion but I cant find...
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Can I Make A Robot To Send A Sms To My Mobile By Scanning A Qr Code?

I use this website, https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ to make my own qr codes so that the robot can do things like taking me to website on my computer or sending a sms to my phone. So far in the ARC, I have only discovered that the robot can only take me to website via QR code. I want to try another innovative thing: send sms to my mobile by...