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Hard Wire The Wireless Camera To The Ez-B

Hard Wire The Wireless Camera To The Ez-B

I'm sure there is a thread on this, but I couldn't locate it. I'm looking for a guide on how to wire the wireless camera to the EZ-B. My...
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Merging Script Managers

Hey DJ, Love all the recent releases. With the capability to merge projects now, do you think it would be possible to allow drag & drop of scripts between multiple ScriptManager controls? For Example: I'm merging (2) Omnibot / (1) Wall-E / (1) R2-D2 projects into a one big multi-robot project. When merging, ARC keeps all the ScriptManagers...
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Keyboard Control Multi-Key

Keyboard Control Multi-Key

on the keyboard control, you can only press down on one key at a time. is there a way to press multiple keys at a time? if not, Dj should consider adding this....
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Key Control Not Cueing Scripts

Key Control Not Cueing Scripts

when you type controlcommand(scriptstart, "left") it comes up with an error in the debug. when i type controlcommand("left",...
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Floor Mapping

I am relatively new here and i do not understand the purpose of the floor mapping module. I understand that it shows the where the robot has traveled etc but how to you make use of the information ...ie what variables are assigned for distance etc...? maybe a stupid question but cannot understand how to the make use of what is records...?
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Rc Rover Esc's

Rc Rover Esc's

i have an old toy rover laying around at home and i have 4 esc's for brushed motors my rover has 4 motors too as you can imagine, my question is can i control my brushed motor esc's with ez-b...
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Question With Movement Panel For H L298n H Bridge

Hi im trying to get squeegee moving , I have wired the 4 individual signal pins and then a wire as a enable as well. I soldered one wire accross the enable pins. I followed the steps as described in the turtorial and went as far as to swap out for a different h bridge.I did a short video and tried different things. Can others post pics and possibly...
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Dc Motors Help

Can i control this chasis with ez-b chasis link https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26251__Aluminum_4WD_Robot_Chassis_Black_KIT_.html If i can can someone tell me how to connect motors to the ez-b, which ports to use and how to move them with ez software thank you
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Metric Kit

Hi all, What do you all think about this metric kit, seems to cover a ton of sizes for when building stuff? https://rtlfasteners.com/RC/992.html Humbly, Roo
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Sabertooth Compatibility

did a check, the amperage on the motors i am usingare 2.8-3A, with a 6A jump on startup. the 2x12 can do 25A jump for a few seconds and 12A continuess. that will give my robot plenty of power. the sabertooth 2x12 is good for this setup right? dont want to mess up anything other than the old rc car frame. and does anyone have a pic or diagram of a...
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Firmware Update Tutorial

Firmware Update Tutorial

I see a lot of people with questions on how to update the firmware on the EZ-B, so with my new one in hand needing an update I took a bunch of screen grabs to guide you...
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Motor Controller

Motor Controller

Have an idea. USE DRILL MOTORS TO DRIVE ROBOT. To do this i need a motor controller that will provide the 12-18v's the motors will need. 2. Have a rc car that i want to ez-fy. motors will...