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Roomba Port Rxd Voltage Output

I am eager to connect my EZ-B to my Roomba, but don't want to risk frying the board. The EZ-B tutorial states: *Note Before Connecting To EZ-B:: Check the signal wire (white wire) with a volt meter and ensure you have zero volts from the Roomba. If you see voltage, you're connected to the wrong port. If you apply current to the the EZ-B from the...
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Hexapod

Is it possible to control a hexapod using EZ-script or movement script in the ARC built for non-programmers?
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Ez-Bits - Can Someone Give An Overview Please?

Hi All, I'm a newbie and I'm currently connecting all sorts of goodies to my EZ-B. I've seen various refences on the forums to EZ-bits as a future add-on mechanism for peripherals and I've also noted that apparently the PCB went to the printers a few weeks ago, but I can't find any reference to what capabilities it is expected to have, or when it...
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Bluetooth Replacement Gone Wrong?

DJ, since im having issues with win8, I decided to pull out my usb to serial adapter. it does 3.3 or 5v. I tried 3.3. I attached according to how labeled on my board. Starting from pin closest to power connector it is RX,TX,GND,V+ I smelled hot resistor after a couple minutes so I unplugged everything and checked the underside of the Bluetooth...
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Bug With Windows Speech Recognition Macros

Hello, I have a bug since I installed Windows Speech Recognition Macros that I had not before. When I want to use speech recognition to ARC, I get this message: " Voice recognition was not able to start. There is either no listening device or the your operating system is not supported". My other voice recognition programs work well. I use...
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Ultimate Wall-E For 250.00? Whaaaaaaaaaaat!

So yeah im contantly looking for these....1200 on amazon and 750 on ebay but i googles searched it under shopping the second item 250.00 i went to the website....look sok i guess.....did some research on it, couldnt find anyting bad...they do come from china, not sure if that matters... What do you giuys think?
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This Is Me, I Called Dibs....

ultimate wall -e ebay no remote...
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Wireless Camera Focus Distance

For those of you using the wireless camera that came with the EZ-B kit, what's the typical focus range are you using? im guessing about 8-10 inch for color/face tracking, but anything else further gets blurry. It sure would be nice if it has auto focus.
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Ps2 Cable For Roomba

I just want to double check something on the PS2 cable for Roomba connection. As I understand I need to connect to pin 3 (RXD input) and Pin 7 (ground) Your tutorials say to make sure there is no voltage or I will fry the D0 port. So here is what I don't understand: Pin 7 is supposed to be ground and when I connect the multimeter to pin 7 and pin 3...
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Benq S6 Tablet Pc, 4.8, Xp, Wifi, Bt - $60 - 24H Sale

Ultimate EZ-Robots Computer? I just bought 2! Sale ends saturday 11:59pm eastern time, unless they sellout 1st. I'm not associated with dailysteals, just a satisfied customer over multiple purchases. BenQ S6 Tablet PC with 4.8" Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, MicroSD Slot and Windows XP @ dailysteals.com Condition: New Packaging: Retail Warranty: 1 Year...
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Wireless Microphone Suggestion Please

Can anyone suggest a good wireless microphone I can use with my win 7 laptop that will work nicely with Ez-B? I'd like to set it up close to but somewhat out of sight of my full size B9 Lost in Space Robot for Voice recognition. My Laptop has no built in mic so that's out. Thanks, David Schulpius
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Infra Red Commands From Ezb

Hi Dj Just another application idea for you. Currently I control my Tv using voice commands using EZb . I hacked my universal remote ,made up a few switching circuits & use the digital outputs of EZb to give commands. I note from Robosapien Video that you inject the infra red commands into its reciever circuit, Would it be possible to devise a...