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Substitute For H-Bridge

Sorry, I found what I needed. It turns out I found an H-Bridge available for my project. Sorry about that.
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Communication Between Ez-B And Dension Wirc?

Hi, I just bought one of these: https://www.wirc.dension.com/wirc I'm not an electronics or RC person, so here is my question: Is there a way to get the EZ-B and WiRC device to communicate directly, via a cable? What sort of extended functionality could be expected? It should be possible to do in in software as well, by passing outputs from the...
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Hbridge/Wii Remote Confusion

Hbridge/Wii Remote Confusion

Hey there everybody, New guy here with a newb question I can't seem to get my robot to move in any direction other than forward and backwards. I'm using the HBridge...
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Relative Servo Scripting

Hi All. I need some help on how to write a script utilizing 2 servos in the relative servo mode. I played around with the non-script relative servo function and it seems to be able to do what I want, though it needs some limits: The robot dog's ears (see my avatar) need to rotate quickly back and forth about 30 degrees or so. One turns clockwise...
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Vb Help Please

I have returned to Z after an absence and need some help. Is there a step by step tutorial around for how to get VB Express 2012 to run properly? My previous experience and code no longer work now that I have upgraded to 2012. I have added the ez dll as a reference and have used import as well in the "header" of theproject desperate in...
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Question About The Roomba Ez-Bot(Vacuum)

can you control the suction of the roomba through the ez-b?
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How To Connect Rover Chassis With Ez-B

How To Connect Rover Chassis With Ez-B

Hi every one! I just get the rover chassis from the on-line store, I can't wait to make it run. I do not know how to connect the rover's...
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Unable To See Videos

Hey all For some unknown reason I am unable to view any of the videos in the forums? I was able before but not now! Any suggestions? Herr
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I Need A Serial Example For Servo Or H-Bridge

i need a script example for serial using a servo controller or h-bridge design using serial
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Robot Combat League?

I miss American TV. I found this on youtube. The creator of Loki robot is also in it! DJ it's your turn to be on.
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Power Converter For 3.3V

Power Converter For 3.3V

Hello All, I have found an inexpensive buck converter to get my 12 volts down to 3.3 to drive lasers or LEDs. They are DC To DC Converter Buck Step-down Module LED Power 3A...
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Connection Example Using Serial Port In C#

Hey, can any one help me here, I'm looking for a very simple connection to the EZ B using pure serial ports in C# which I know is possible, take in mind this is COMPLETELY for learning purposes, I'm aware that the SDK exists, but does anyone know or can provide an example of connection to serial port and doing something like simply moving a servo?...