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Dc Motor Position Switch Hook Up?

Hi all, I have a DC motor that will be rotating a large heavy robot torso side to side. The torso will be sitting on a lazy Susan and a gear ring. I know I'll need an H bridge and have already bought one from the store here (2.5 Amp Motor Controller). I'm open to getting something else like a motor controller if needed. Any suggestions is welcomed....
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Error Msg

Error Msg

when i try to close ARC i get this message could this be why i can't get ez b to connect
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Vaful Arduino Compatible Bluetooth Robot Car

Hey DJ, Are you aware of your EZ-B video being used in Vaful.com video advertising an arduino bluetooth car?
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Trouble Updating To Firmware V16.0

I've been trying to update the firmware from version 15.8 to 16.0. After the Boot Loader progress bar finishes nothing happens. The screen messages stop. Two previous firmware updates went without any problems. Attempting connection to COM9 EZ-B reports EZ-B Firmware V15.8 Connected Starting Keep-Alive Keep-Alive Disabled Starting Boot Loader......
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Has Anyone Used The Compass - Looks Cool But Need Help

We are trying to get Bob to navigate a certain compass direction. Has anyone tried it - if so could you share how you did it.
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Handy Data Base Link For ARC - Big Help For Scrip/Command Help

If your like me trying to understand what scripts and commands can do, try this handy database link. You'll need to copy and paste it into your browser favourites. Cheers https://synthiam.com/Community/EZCloud/
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Question For Moses58 About Sabertooth 2X10 Working With The Ez-B

You had success with hooking up the Sabertooth 2x10 the to the EZ-B. Any more words of advice? I want to use a Sabertooth 2x12 on my small bot. Are they the same hook up and jumper settings? Thanks in advance, Rex
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Usb Joystick

Hi, I have a Logitech joystick with USB connector. I would like to control the driving of the robot with this joystick connected to my computer (what else). I can't find info or documentation here in the tutorials and/or video sections. Someone got an idea ? That someone is of course in the first place DJ... Best regards, PhG
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Dealextreme Arduino Compatible Bluetooth Robot Car

Hey DJ, Are you aware of your ez-b video being used in DealExtreme's video advertising an arduino bluetooth car?
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Script Sample Page In The Disscusion Forum

Hi All, It would be really cool if there was a page in the Disscusion Forum just on script samples for all of us still trying to work out what it all means. I have gone through the different samples DJ has included in the EZB, and have trawlled through the comments in the disscusion forum for any helpful hints. I have managed to get some really...
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Chinese Robot Pandas

Robot performance 'Nuff said.
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Small Robots

i usually have little toys that would be good for a small bot but i cant get anything small enough for it like the controllers i see are all to big help i would be thankful