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Frequency Detector by Synthiam
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Detect audio frequencies via PC microphone (FFT), output a variable and drive servos within configurable min/max ranges with waveform feedback.

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Analog Or Digital Servo

Hi This may sound like a daft question, but I've just noticed that there are analogue and digital servo's Does it matter which I use?
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What Was The Name Of That Insulation, Josh

What was the name of that standard insulation? The sillver sticky stuff? And where is a link to get it? Thanks in Advance!
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Did Someone Say We Had Ocr Yet?

That would be nice to have. It seems like I heard it in the background on one of my forums that I go to. Rich? Maybe you can help?
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Got The Thumper Up And Running

Got The Thumper Up And Running

i do have some question and hopefully someone can direct me to a tutorial or have some tips?! right now the thumper is setup with 3 H-Bridges and wired as the...
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After School Club Curicculum

As I mentioned elsewhere, I am toying with the idea of sorting out some kind of after school robotics club and am looking for ideas for the curriculum. I know some members are currently running clubs themselves so really I was just after a bit of input there. What to start with, what order to go through things etc. etc. etc. What I want to do is...
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Connect Not Card

Hello Unable to connect the card. Attempting connection on COM4 Comm Err: The waiting period for the transaction has expired. BbytesToExpect: 1 Received: Disconnected Connection Failed: System.Exception: Controller Not Responding     to EZ_B.EZB.Connect (String hostname, String tcpPassword, Int32 baudRate) Disconnected cordially
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Once Again, Servo Position Once Ezb Is Connected.

Once Again, Servo Position Once Ezb Is Connected.

Video update 7-10-2013 problem fixed!
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Will This Servo Work

just wondering if this little servo will work with the EZ-B
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Order Timing

I placed an order a month ago to build a robot with my son for his birthday. I paid for overnight delivery. I have sent several emails requesting an update but have not heard anything back. My credit card has been charged. My son's birthday has come and gone, yet my order is still processing. I am trying to find out when my order may ship....
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Cheap Robot Base

Cheap Robot Base

I found this is up for sale for anyone interested. It looks like a nice start on a small robot base. Ebay link
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No Power

No Power

My EZ Robot isn't powering up correctly. I just took the unit out of the box for the first time, completed the barrel wiring and connected it to the battery case. The unit did nothing until I picked it up...
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Ez Controller Circuit

Ez Controller Circuit

Hi @DJ, I'm having fun making EZ-Robots... But I was wondering if we can get a circuit diagram of EZ-Board?