Robot Building Questions

Roli Robot Questions

With the roli robot would I be able to use higher mAH like traxxas or these duratrax 7.4v 4,000 mAH batteries https://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBPGW&P=0 and still be ok? Also is there a way I can use one 14.8v battery instead of two 7.4v batteries?

3D Printing, Anyone Located Near Sanford Florida?

Hi, I'd really like to get to know someone who has a 3d printer, and lives in my area, Sanford Florida. I definitely would like to see one make something. Also, I have an idea I want to make and would like to work with someone about making key parts of it. I plan to get a 3d printer in time, so I'd like to see a real expert use one. I've done...

Mininowboard Max For Embedded System

Hello, do you think this can be an interesting alternative to cards mini itx for a embedded system? I saw that we could install Windows 8.1 on an SSD with this board. What do you think about this? www.minnowboard.org/meet-minnowboard-max/

Nerf Battlebot Idea

It's not a new idea but there are a few nice pictures of the inside of the Nerf gun someone may be interested in for hack purposes. Popular Science Article Here are a couple of links for the Nerf N-Strike Elite: Stryfe Blaster and the NERF N-Strike 18-Dart Clip System Drum. {I would post a pic from the magazine but I'm not sure if reproduction is...

News Article , Amazing Hexapod!

This video footage of a hexapod is amazing! May it inspire EZ-Robot builders! Amazing Hexapod

Cheap Six

Came over this while surfing ... not bad really for someone just starting out or on a small budget. www.ebay.com/itm/6-Legs-18-DOF-Robot-Black-Spider-Robot-Bracket-Stent-Accessory-no-servo-/370876029979?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5659ef1c1b#ht_4132wt_1074

Vb And Servospeed

Hi, I use this line of code: EzB_Connect1.EZB.Servo.SetServoPosition(EZ_B.Servo.ServoPortEnum.D9, 60, 10) to control a servo. The last integer '10' is the speed setting. However this has no effect at all on the servo speed. I can use 1, 50, 100 etc... it makes no difference. I tried this with Windows XP with VB2005 and with Windows 7 with VB2008....

Ezb Serial Communication With The Vex Cortex

So I realize this is probably a long shot, but I am hoping one of you C programmers can help me... The Vex cortex micro controller would serve me well as a low level sensor/bump and motor controller for my current project... What I want to do is use my EZB4 to communicate with it over UART (since the vex cortex has 2 UART ports)... The wiring and...