Robot Building Questions

Serial Gps, Wired

Hi I'd like to connect a wired serial GPS to my EZ board (got the GPS Module PMB-648: https://learn.parallax.com/kickstart/28500). Is far as I understand it isn't yet possible to read a series of data/text/chars via the digital port and setting the read baud rate. Am I right? Anders P.

Let's Talk About Navigation

Have any of you gotten your robots to Navigate flawlessly without running into the tables,chairs,etc. ? If so, what tips do you have to offer? There MUST be a good Navigation Algorithm out there. On small robots, this seems to be easier. But, on large ones it can be disastrous. I would like for us all to talk about our experiences with this problem...

Motor And Potentiometer Script Help

I had this script working in ARC with only one board. I added a second board and added a 1. to the beginning of each command in the scripts but now I cant get the ports to turn of or on. I also get Syntax errors after I've run the scrip a few times and (I dont think) I made any changes. I also added the .1 in the call scripts "move right"...

Firmware Update Question With Vm And Windows 7 64 Bits

Hello, I have just received my ez robot :-) I have install the last sofwtare and When I connect to the EZ-Controller an Upgradde need to be done. Just to present my config : MacBook Pro running VMWare Fusion with Windows 7 64 bits I have launch the Firmware Update and it start and after the green bar from the update finish (to the end) nothing...

Finally Really Starting On My Bot.

I saved all my discretionary income and was torn between buying a Nexus 7 when the 32gb version comes out or buying robot parts to get started on my real robot build (Boxbot has been fun, but not my ultimate goal). I decided to pull the trigger today and ordered a Sabertooth 2x25, some switching DC-DC converters to take the 24 volts from my...

Calling All Ez Roboteers! Forming A Group For Maker Fairs 2013

Hi. EZ Roboteers! Im looking at Maker Fairs taking place on South East side of the united states. Asof right now im lookin at who might want to go and bring their robot to either the KY , NC , houston tx , norfolk va, or Atlanta Ga. Sound off if your interested and which ones you would be willing to make an appearance at. Trossen will have a mech...

Dj Sures On Kickstarter?

Hi DJ Sures, i really appreciate your work and your really great passion for robot, and i thanks you for this blush I think you have great possibility for give much dream at your fan and all world. Why no go on kickstarter project and potentiate your "The Complete Robot Kit"? I think Kickstarter are a great for raise funds and raise...

Ball Bot

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