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Maybe you already have this somewhere. But, I would like to see a Telepresence script in the Examples. This is a very useful type of Example. It seems that the EZB would do this very easily. Just a Suggestion. Also, BTW, GREAT UPDATE! as always.
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H-Bridge Dual Dc Motor Controller

H-Bridge Dual Dc Motor Controller

Hi, I picked one of these of eBay while i am waiting for the 2.5 amp controller from the store. I was able to get it to work. It move forward backward and...
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Swaping Out Bluetooth With Synapse

Swaping Out Bluetooth With Synapse

Hi, i have just orderet a robot kit and want to implement it in a rc car so i can controll it from a distance. I have read a little about synapse 2,4ghz...
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Bluetooth Disconnects If Left On All Night

Bluetooth Disconnects If Left On All Night

Hello all, I have learned a lot reading everyones posts. Does anyone else have this problem with their bluetooth disconnecting. I have...
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Does Anyone Know If The Little Servo Tester That Is Going  Around

Does Anyone Know If The Little Servo Tester That Is Going Around

Does anyone know if the little servo tester that is going around will work with 7.2 volts...
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Serial Gps For Ez-B

Has anyone looked at something like the Locosys LS20031 as a serial device attached to the EZ-B? Requires 3.3V. Output is to a TTL-level serial port. IT outputs the data in more than 6 different National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) GPS sentences (user selectable) at a rate of up to 10 Hz.
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Want To Buy Starter Kit, But From Where?

I've emailed EZ-Robot without response, which makes me a bit iffy about ordering. But I'm interested in the EZ-Robot starter kit. I live in Calgary and would like to arrange to come pick a kit up rather then order online, pay for shipping and wait for delivery. Does anyone know who I can get in touch with to discuss this further?
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Suggestions For Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, And Gps Receivers?

Suggestions For Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, And Gps Receivers?

Suggestions for accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS receivers? I would like to build a model car...
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I Need Help With My Wall-E

Hello, I am trying to get the gearbox off the wheels so I can add my servos. I see screws under the wheels and I am afraid that I will break something if i mess around. Can someone please help me?
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Battery Voltage Monitor

Battery Voltage Monitor

This is really a question aimed at DJ but if anyone else knows the answer please chip in, i want to know how i can use an ADC port to monitor the battery voltage on my 6v...
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Heavy Duty Servo Requiring External Power Source

Heavy Duty Servo Requiring External Power Source

If I had a Heavy Duty Servo Requiring External Power source ,HOW would I hook it up to the servo? My batteries now are...
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Rover And H-Bridge.

I'm trying to get a Rover 5 chassis going with EZ and an H-298 H-Bridge. I've watched DJ's video but I have a couple of questions. I'm using an external source to power the motors, connected to vcc and gnd. I have all the signal wires connected to digital pins on the EZ. 1. Do I need to connect the +5V line, or will the board draw power from the...