Robot Programming Questions and ARC Help
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Release 2012.02.08.00
Hello- I noticed today in the Downloads section that there is a new version of the ARC software (2012.02.08.00) I currently have the 2012.01.31.00 version installed. When I try to install the newer version, it says the version I have installed is newer than the new one and exits out. Also, when I click on the "Release Notes" next to the...
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Size Of Ez-Robot Camera
Hi, Could someone please tell me what the size of the camera is after it has been taken out of its case including removal of the front lens surround? Thanks heaps. Rich &...
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Any Good Books?
Hello, Want to start programming in Visual Basic, but there is a lot I don't understand. Anyone know any good books for a VB beginner? My goal is to write a Ez-b program to control a robot. - Mix3rn
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Ez-Robot Kit, Ebay Buster Arrived, Still Waiting For Usb Dongle
greeting all just a little update. I got the ez and Buster Monday this week 2/6 but I have been sick and did not open them untill today. been going thru the on manual video's. I don't think I can do much more until I get the usb dongle. Check out my Buster, he work but is a current hog. I had Buster hooked to my bench supply and monitor the current...
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French Recognition ?
Hello, It's only to know if the voice recognition is only with english words or if it's possible in french and other languages ? ghicat
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Make A Wall A Trash Robot From Scratch?
I saw this in two scenes of wall-e but he's beefier and doesn't seem to have a head. Maybe use this for pooper scooper or sweeper bot? Any...
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ARC Update + Firmware Issue
Hi, Had a bit of a strange one and I hope you can shed some light on it. I received my EZ-B from MakerShed, I downloaded the ARC and installed. Tried to connect (after my previous issues with the Bluetooth!) and was informed that the firmware needed updating, I followed the tutorial and was up and running in no time Then the ARC said it needed to...
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Recording On A Pc With Windows 7-64 Bit
Hey DJ ( or anyone else that may have the answer) I'm having a problem that is driving me crazy!!!!!! I'm trying to record voice overs with a microphone connected to "Line In" on my PC; running Windows 7-64 bit. I've tried disabling my built in mic so I can record with just the line in mic; however when I do that I get nothing with the...
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Servo Accuracy (70 Positions), More?
With Firmware V13 came "70 Servo Positions (double resolution!)", from DJ's announcement, and this is mentioned on the "Step 7 Standard Servo" tutorial. I would like to ask if the EZ-B can do better than 70 positions? If I use my 12 bit servo, can I get better accuracy in position control? Or with my 10 bit servo? 70 seems like...
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BV4213 Stepper Motor Controller
I bought four BV4213 I2C Stepper Motor Controllers to use with the EZ-B. I am not a programmer. Can you help me with physical connection to the EZ-B and how to control the steppers from ARC. Regards, Phil
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Interface To Ez-Robot
I have used Roboduino boards and they have a cable that connects to the USB port to load the IC chip. Why doesn't EZ-Robot allow the same interface? I am now sitting here with a new toy and can't play with it because there is no interface between it and my computer. Now I find I need an "Bluetooth Dongle" and I don't see it listed as an...
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Voice Recognition
Hello All- My kids and I have had fun playing around with the EZ-Robot kit. We've built a simple platform that rolls around, uses the video camera and ping sensor, chases the cat, etc. The kids love it, but are frustrated with the Voice Recognition. When I speak to the computer (such as "Robot Stop"), it works fine. However, when my 8...
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