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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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IFTTT Sender by faengelm
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IFTTT Sender

Send web-triggered IFTTT events from ARC/EZ-B: configure Maker Webhooks key and trigger applets to control SmartThings, WeMo and other services.

Its gonna be RAD by kkeast
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Robot By Kkeast

Mod RAD 2.0 with EZ-B: add H-bridges, servos, accelerometer, distance sensor, camera and MP3 for tracked, waist-bending, grasping robot control.

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Ezb4 6 Pin Camera Extension

Ezb4 6 Pin Camera Extension

I have read the threads concerning the EZ3 camera and extending or adding to it and I have seen threads on making an extension for the 6 pin 2.0mm JST connector on...
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Send Serial Command Question

ok I am sure its an easy .. fix and I cant see it.. but here it goes I have the ramp script running for my sabertooth on D7 and it works great ( thanks Rich) However, I have my R2's dome going to a syren 10 that is hooked to D8 and I am having difficulty getting it to work... I have the movement panel used up for the sabertooth... I thought I could...
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Pride Jet-3 Robot Project Battery Charger Question.

Greetings Everyone, So I'm building my first robot using an EZ-Robot EZ-B, a Sabertooth 60 X 60 Motor controller, and a Pride Jet-3 Powered Wheelchair as the base. Got all my parts together, just have a question about the battery charger. The chair has a Pride 2904-24 24 volt Automatic 3-stage on-board battery charger. I have removed the joystick...
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Hb-25 Ramping

I need some help on something. I have two Parallax HB-25 motor controllers. I have been working on getting them to start and stop smoother. They right now are jerky in starting and stopping. I contacted Parallax customer service with my problem. I am using an EZ-Bv4 microcontroller to drive the HBs. Here is my question and answer from Parallax: I...
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Bug Report - Sound Servo Ezb Log Error (And Joystick Log Error)

I have been working on an example of using Sound Server EZB and script to blink an LED when my robot talks. Every time the Sound Servo EZB object does anything or I interact with it, the debug log shows this error over and over again: 1/18/2015 8:54 AM - Sound Servo Error: Object is currently in use elsewhere. 1/18/2015 8:54 AM - Sound Servo Error:...
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Sound And Servo Control Bp Talk Board

Sound And Servo Control Bp Talk Board

I have the BP talk board that controls the servo by sound. If I plug a headset male plug into my headphone on the PC and run it to the talk board...
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Teleconference Robot

Hello. I like to build a teleconference robot. Can the Ezrobot do the task ? Thanks Mark.
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ARC Microcontroller And Blue Tooth

Hi everyone. This may sound like a silly question but Is there a way to Bluetooth connect to ez-b v4? I am using Bluetooth for several of my items on my robot such as a Bluetooth speaker. The Bluetooth is connected to my computer now. This gives it a different range than my wireless local network. If it would Bluetooth I could also feed my iPhone...
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Autonomous Parrot Ar 2 Drone Navigation

Autonomous Parrot Ar 2 Drone Navigation

Hey everybody! First of all, I am amazed by how good your software works! I've been searching for software to use in a project for my...
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Script Help Please

Good Morning, I have created two arrays. I am trying to speak the contents of the arrays with the SAY command. For Example: code SAY("This is" + $ARRAYONE[0] + "good work" + $ARRAYTWO[0]) /code When I run the script I get the error message: Variable is in array: $ARRAYTWO[0] Which makes me think that I am trying to add. Do I...
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How Many Servos Can You Connect To A Ez-B V4 Wi-Fi Robot Controller?

Hi all. I am considering buying a 17 DOF kit from China, its ready with brackets. This kit can be used with 17 servos. Thanks.
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Can't Connect To My Computer

Can't Connect To My Computer

I cannot get my 6 to connect to my computer. I can see the camera but when I hit the connect button it says it cannot connect.