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"I build robots" Hoodie

"I build robots" Hoodie

This heavy hooded sweatshirt is perfect for robot builders. The material mix of cotton and polyester...
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Sabertooth Movement Panel by Dimension Engineering
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Sabertooth Movement Panel

Sabertooth movement panel: control two motors via Simplified Serial with variable speed sliders, movement buttons, and serial port options.

I Create Baymax Doll Robot For Robot Theater Using Ez-b by EricEZ
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Robot By Ericez

Interactive Baymax robot for Big Hero theater: handmade costume with internal robot, Ez-B v4 for speech and interactivity, machanum wheel walking

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Are Servo From Jd Under Warrenty?

Are Servo From Jd Under Warrenty?

i got a broken mini servo ,and two heavy duty ones. is that also warrenty?
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Application Start Up Help

I know this is probably simple but i can't find it. I have an project that uses ezbits. when i open the project it prompts for assembly instructions. How to get this to stop. Also when loading a project from a short cut. the ARC does not prompt from calibration file. I would be happy if i can just keep the assembly instructions from coming up . It...
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Anyone With Avast Virus Protection Read This

I spent half the day today wondering why I could not connect to the EZB v4. I kept getting 'connection failed system exception controller not responding' message. I have it in Adhoc and apparently Avast! virus protection updated and was not allowing me to connect. Once i turned it off it connected, back on wont connect. Just letting anyone else...
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Leap Motion Controller

Leap Motion Controller

Hi friends. Does anyone out there knows how to use the "Leap motion" ( https://www.leapmotion.com) controller With ARC ? I just got one And can see great...
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Soundservo

I'm having some problems figuring out how to get the soundservo (EZB) to work. I've got soundboard (EZB) working well. I plugged in a servo to a port and opened up the soundservo menu. I can hear/ see the servo go as I adjust the min/max settings, but when I play a sound from the soundboard area, nothing happens. Is there something else I need to...
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No Speak

For some reason I can't get any Speech to play. In a script for example I have; Sayezb("speak like a human"). However when I run the script I get no sound It doesn't "Say it". I have the "Speech Settings" setup. The speaker is working, I hear it on startup.
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Opinions On The Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer?

Hey everyone! Slowly creeping my way into 3d printing and I was looking at this 3D printer. Da Vinci 1.0 Newegg.ca It appears to have good reviews, but I want opinions from you guys. What do you think? Will a novice be able to learn on it ok? Its $600 so its in my price range, that's why I'm interested. Thanks, Tech
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Stock Ez-B Vs Ez-B With Breakout Hack(Sound Comparison)

Stock Ez-B Vs Ez-B With Breakout Hack(Sound Comparison)

Here you get to see the difference between the ez-b stock and an ez-b with the breakout hack. Enjoy!
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My Ez-Robot Family

My Ez-Robot Family

my ez-robot family... zipper aka six martin aka jd gbv4 aka garden-bot (martin's car)... gripper mini-zipper that's all folks. j
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My Talking Robot, Wilber

My Talking Robot, Wilber

This is my talking robot, Wilber (Don't know how the image got rotated) He was made with a Lego Mindstorm EV3 kit with Gyro and IR sensors. The build instructions and...
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Using 2 Wifi Dongles: 1 For Internet, And 1 For Ez-Bs

Using 2 Wifi Dongles: 1 For Internet, And 1 For Ez-Bs

Hey guys. I discovered a pesky setting in windows that sets priorities on wifi connections. Currently I have my...
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V4 - My Batteries Are Low, My Batteries Are Low

V4 - My Batteries Are Low, My Batteries Are Low

After whole weekend of working with the new V4 EZB I've been able to get two installed and working over my home network. It...