Robot Building Questions

Schematic Software

Hi, What programs do you guys use for creating electrical schematics of your creations? I would need something compatible with Windows 7 & 8. Thanks, Mike

2.5 Amp Motor Controller

hi all, i saw the dj sures video on how to install 2.5 Amp Motor Controller to ez-b but i dont see a reason to solder the wires cant i just use jumper wires instead of soldering the cable to the motor controller thanks

Utilitiesand Settings Menus

mine appear to be minimized. when I click on arrow nothing happens. Trying to set up http server.

Dj!¡!¡!

Hi, Just wanted to ask, when are you building another robot?, if you do build another. Also, idea for ARC . Compatibility with Meccano Spykee mobile spy robot or similar ones. (Wowwee rovio mobile webcam) Just some thought up ideas. Feel free anyone else to post your ideas.

Tip120/Tip122 Darlington Switching Circuit

hi all, what can i do with a TIP120/TIP122 Darlington switching circuit i think some people connect circuit to dc motors is it possible to run dc motors via TIP120/TIP122 Darlington switching circuit thanks

New To Ez-Robot, Help, Getadc

I'm new to EZ robot. I have motors connected through a sabertooth 2x12A controller to my robotic joint and I have read back from a potentiometer for position. I can see the position on the graphic display and the digital voltage readout. Everything is working as expected. I then assume, that for me to control it they way that I have to, I need to...

Which Battery For Morrepower?

Hello Forum. I want your help, to decide which battery buy for more power. BATTERIES: 1.https://www.active-robots.com/robot-parts/batteries/nimh-batteries/7-2v-5000mah-ni-mh-powerpack.html 2.https://robotstore.gr/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-2200mah-7.4v-el.html Regards SAKIS

Phoenix Area Arcs?

Hello EZ Community, I am moving to the Phoenix area and would love to meet other ARCs. Anyone in the Phoenix area that may want to get together and work on robots? Thanks, Bret

Parameter For Coding Error

Hello everyone. I need to add a code in the scripting manager of ARC that DJ gave me for a project I'm working on. However, I get an error message that tells me that it needs to have 1 parameter in the line of coding, but I have passed 0 parameters. What do I need to edit in the code so that it saves and works accurately? Thanks. Code: :Start IF...

Bluetooth Error When Connected To L298n H-Bridge

Hello. my problem was solved a while ago with connecting power and functionality to my H-Bridge for the EZ-B. But now any time the H-Bridge is connected, the Bluetooth chip on the EZ-Board turns off. Whenever just the EZ-B has power and is not connected to the H-Bridge, the EZ-Board's Bluetooth turns on. I really don't understand this. It's kind of...

Buttons And Lcd With Ez-B

hi, i have 2 questions here hope you guys can give me the answers question 1 Is it possible to add buttons to the ez-b what i mean is i am thinking of adding a serial UART lcd to the ez-b would it be possible to change values on that lcd with adding additional buttons to the ez-b and how do i do that question 2 i posted this question before but i...

Looking At Another Cool Idea For Ezb A Robotic Mover

I see they go for about $1200 and with a ezb and motors one for cutting and a few for drive motors plus make a frame and add sensors looking at about $300 Over 15 years ago ,popular science magazine hasdd a design for robotic mower and i bought the motherboard ,but using it on a robot design, think i still have the board for parts or scrap but now...