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Fabrication Assistance

Wondering if any forum member has a rec. on a decent/affordable frame fabricator. My rover frame is quite simple (essentially two rectangles with bracing) but because I'm using a hand drill and hack saw it isn't square. This hasn't been a problem while I tweak the design and change it around but it would be nice to have one that didn't look like it...
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Printing The Ez Stl Files

Hi Guys, Just a quick question ..... How many of you have been printing the existing files for JD - and how have you been getting on ? I would love to know what machines you have been printing on and any top tips too! I have tried a few of the parts (I know they are to be updated soon but figured that it will give me some practice and an idea of...
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Pizza Party At Ez Robot Tonight?

Pizza Party At Ez Robot Tonight?

Looks like the gang is celebrating! They have a get together going with what looks like pizza boxes laying around and they are walking around with plates of...
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How To Gradually Increase And Lower The Value Of Pwm

Hello, I would like to gradually increase and lower the value of PWM. Does anyone know how to do? thank you
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One Pot For Two Devices For Feedback?

One Pot For Two Devices For Feedback?

What do you all think? Is it possable to use one pot for two devices for feedback? I have one motor I have one pot attached to it so I can send...
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Dingbot And Other Small Classics

Dingbot And Other Small Classics

My mind needs a break from my big robot rover. Here is a photo of two classic Tomy's I have, the Dingbot and the dustbot. They're pretty small (though the...
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Ez-B Not Getting Power, Regulator Heats Up

My ez-b is no longer turning on, I believe the regulator nearest to the LED doesn't work, it heats up a lot, how do I go about replacing it? Also my bluetooth module doesn't work anymore, do you know where I could find one of those? Oh and do u know how i could bypass it with regulated 5v to get it working right away thanks
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Intel Open Source 3D Robot

Intel Open Source 3D Robot

Caught this article last night. Seems a bit old but I would love to have one of these once the release the 3d stl files. Honestly cant wait to see what there going to...
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Ebay Robots Ready For Ez-B

Ebay Robots Ready For Ez-B

Here is a RAD that is perfect to hack with the EZ-B it's only 30 bucks plus 22 bucks for shipping. Linky
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Ezb V.4 Specs

Since the EZB is now starting to ship to some of us could we get a few specs. Things like. How many volts for input. I thought I read that there is not a regulator on it so what you put in is what you get out? Is that true? What would the best input voltage be, I assume 5 volts for the servos? How many amps does it put out safely? Any info would be...
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Can't Find Control Command Clearlastglyph

Can't Find Control Command Clearlastglyph

What would be the exact syntax to clear last Glyph befor reusing it?
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Anyone Already Have The Old Jd Or Six Stl Files?

Anyone have the old JD or Six stl files? I know they are old but I would still like to have the "original" JD sitting on my desk at work.