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XInput joystick skill for ARC: maps Xbox controllers to movement, servos, triggers, vibration, variables; supports analog inputs and scripts.

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Omnibot Hbridge:

Hello Everyone, I wired my HBridge just the way the diagram showed, and I also did it the way the video stated. I then found in a tutorial someone stated if using 2 motors wire it the way the diagram states. The most I got was noises coming from the motors. Nothing moved. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Den
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Ar.Drone 2.0 Support

Hi It doesn't look like ARC recognizes the new AR.Drone 2.0 NavData and Video format? I'm not seeing this data in the UI. I can connect, but I don't get all the data. thanks Jeff
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Can The Ezb Use A Ir Blaster Instead Of Direct Connection To

robots like robosapien that use the IR PORT I guess this might be a question for DJ, Second idea can EZB receivved a command for a remote on robosapien or other IR control robots and make a code to control it,like a learning remote does. This way DJ you dont have to make seperate IR codes for each robot USB-UIRT module has this built-in
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Base Roomba For A Autonomous Robot

Hi everybody, It's my first message, I present me :My name is Jerome, I'm french and I'm 33. I 've got ez-robot 2 month ago, and I think it's a very interesting product. I've already build a similar ez-boxbot. I would like to build a robot autonomous. I think to use a Roomba, but I 've few questions : - Is it possible to use a Roomba 560 ? - Is the...
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Learning How To Display Photos On Forum Messages ?

Sunday, 3 February 2013 Good Evenng EZ-Robot Community ! Your File Attachment facilities are GREAT, but I do not know how to use the "Add Image" feature without buying or borrowing some Hosting Space on a server to get an Image URL. Does the EZ-Robot Server accomodate this ? Again Thanks, [email protected], 602-246-1246(H)
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Another 'Power' Thread.

Hi, EzBers! So, my first thread is going to be one of the ones I imagine every asks about. I think I'm happy with the answers I found via the forums, but I'm not exactly a boffin in these areas. Give me java, sql or even pascal and I'm happy as a kitten in my wifes b... Erm. Anywho... So, I'm looking at one of my early additional purchases being a...
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How Do You Play Mp3 When Photosensor Detects Camera Flash?

I'm going to be buying the ez robot kit and using a 10" windows 7 tablet to run the system which will be attached to the robot. Everytime the camera flashes I want the robot to say something cheesy like work it you look sexy smile you're such a tease etc. What would be the easiest way to accomplish this and where would I get a photosensor? I...
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At What Baud Rate Does ARC Run?

At What Baud Rate Does ARC Run?

What is the baud rate of ARC? What's the board's default baud rate?
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H-Bridge, 1 Motor, Seperate Battery

H-Bridge, 1 Motor, Seperate Battery

Hi, I'm sorry if this has already been handled in other threads, i have a quick question about the 2.5 Amp Motor Controller from this website. I plan...
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Price Just Dropped In The Ez Store!

Check it out. 2/2/13. Good prices! Ya gotta love this place! Edit: I see it was actully a few hours ago and other threads mentioned it. blush
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Camera Right Tracking Question

Camera Right Tracking problem. Hello, The tracking is ok if the object moves to the left of the screen, but does nothing if the object moves to the right. There are a few weeks everything was perfect. I have ARC 2013.1.30 and firmware V16.
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Smooth Servo Movements

I noticed that a lot of robots on here don't have fluid movements, rather very jerky and not dynamic. Is this due to mechanics, servo, programming or everything in between?