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Serial Serial Serial Ports

Hey everyone, I have released a new version of the EZ-SDK (2011.02.12.05) that contains a great new feature. Every port can now send uart serial data. Each port can send serial data at common baud rates of 300, 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Is it easy to use? You bet! Easy as this......
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Can't Get Enough Robots

Hi all, I just can't seem to get enough robots. I have one that sorta finished (need to fix an arm and work on the programming), 2 that are almost finished, One that was finished but torn apart a week later to upgrade, and now I am already thinking about my next one. My big robot not made from a toy. I just can't seem to stay on one long enough to...
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I2cread

Good day, I2CRead is no recognise in the scrip, it's on the list at the left but the only command for I2C functionning is I2CWrite.
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Hello I'm New And I Have A Question.

Hi everyone, I'm new with ez robot and i ordered a complete kit. Now i am thinking of a skull but i don't know one. If someone has nice ideas for me please write me back. I hope to hear from you guys soon. Lars
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I Just Bought 2 Very Cool Robots

I Just Bought 2 Very Cool Robots

Called PINO robot ,one works perfect and the other need a main cpu board and found out the board costs $1000 frrom japan (ouch) so it perfect for a EZB The...
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Using Xbee To Connect Ez-B To Computer Instead Of Bluetooth (Up To 80 Km Of Rang

I have done some research trying to find a way to get more than 100 m distance with the bluetooth module that comes with EZ-B. XBee, a microchip capable of connecting the microcontrollers, etc to your computer has up to 80 Km of range with the highest distance XBee pro. I probably don't need this much, but my goal is to use this method instead....
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If Detect Face Then Do Something

Hello, Using the scripts, what is the syntax for detecting a face. For example I want the code to do: if (a face is detected) { // Do some code here } How is this possible?
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Proportional Steering For Joystick Use?

I was wondering how one would go about this with a tank style steering setup. My dream is a custom movement panel in ARC where I input forward, reverse, left, and right speeds and ports and the mixing is done for me. For now how can I go about this?
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Way To Disable Debug?

Way To Disable Debug?

The debug that keeps popping up every time I do something is starting to annoy me. also, it bocks some of the controls a fair bit of the time. is there a way to disable it? is...
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Robot Function Priority Stack

This is my list for a robot function priority stack. Opinions will vary and thats what I am looking for At the top of the list is EZ-Builder Highest level overall manager EZ-Board...naturally In order of highest prioroity Voice Recognition/keyboard/touch screen smoke/co2 detection intruder/person alarm/acknowledgement (motion) Electrical system,...
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Yes Or No Script

I want to make my robot able to choose yes or no by itself. I made this script but theres something wrong with it because I can't save it. $Yes=0 $No=0 $choice1 = GetRandom(0,1) If $choice1= $Yes Controlcommand("script manager", scriptstart, "Yes") Else If $choice1= $No Controlcommand("script manager", scriptstart,...
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On The Lighter Side For All Walle Owners

Walle wins World's Ugliest Dog contest Meet the contestants of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. The 25th annual contest ran at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21. Walle, a four-year-old mutt from Chico, Calif., won the title and $1,500. "This dog looked like he's been photo-shopped with pieces from various dogs...