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Revolution Roli - Autonomous

Hi everybody, I plan to build Roli for autonomous movement in interier (mapping flat or similiar). For that I was thinking using HC-SR04 Distance Sensor for avoiding obsticles. What servos do I need to use to mount sensor on Roli so it can sweep with it? Also do you think that maybe also adding 2x Sharp IR distance sensors at the sides of Roli...
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Is Password Recovery By Email Working?

Sorry for the trouble. I recently brought your robot (Revolution Roli) using as a guest. After the purchase process, I found out that I already have an account. Then I logged out the forum and can not logged in again (I wonder if I even created a password?)... I tried to use password recovery for several times but received nothing for 2 days. I...
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12V 320Kg Rc Servo 6 Amps

12V 320Kg Rc Servo 6 Amps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-12V-24V-6-8A-320KG-CM-High-power-High-torque-Servos-Driver-Full-Metal-Robot-/111131563056?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19dff51430 Wow...
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Wireless Remote To A Hoist?

Hello everyone Thanks for looking at my post. I want to find a way to make my electric hoist run on a wireless remote. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. Thanks for the help??
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Control

Hello, I am a bit new to what the EZ-Robot is. I have a few questions. First, you can buy pieces and build your own robot correct? And, second I was curious on how controlling them works. Like are they remote controlled or are they not controllable at all? Thanks for reading and if you can answer that'd be great.
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Question About Metal Horns-Anybody.

I am very curious. I bought some metal horns for my robot arms. They were supposed to be made especially for the 995s. When i got them, I gently tried to put them on and they would not budge. I put them on a HiTec plastic servo and they fit. I assumed that the company sent me a 24T instead of a 25T. Later on, the 995 servo had a plastic horn inside...
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Ez-Robots

Any idea when the ez robots that were order will be shipped I ordered mine on September 18 and it shows on my bank account that I payed for it but haven't received any notice on when it might be shipped to me.
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Controlling A Robot Arm - Telepresence

Controlling A Robot Arm - Telepresence

I would really like to be able to do what is being accomplished in the video below but, I want to be to use EZ-B to do it. Anyone interested in...
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Speech Synthesis Settings?

I downloaded a Cepstral Voices app and although it shows up on ARC, I can't seem to use the effects package that comes with Cepstral. Is there any way I can use this on ARC? Anybody know?
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No Servo Control

No Servo Control

Evening All This question is somewhat related to my earlier one on servo values. I have a 12 volt servo that I'm unable to get any control over. My port is set, my grounds are connected,...
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Doctor Who Dalek Eye Stalk Flashlight

Doctor Who Dalek Eye Stalk Flashlight

For those who might want to build their very own Dalek, here is a flashlight that you can use as an eye stalk. Dimensions: 9.6" long Eye...
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My Bot Scraps

My Bot Scraps

My Bot Scraps is starting to get a cool look