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Support For Nxtsumoeyes...

DJ How difficult would it be to get this Dual Range Triple Zone Infrared Obstacle Detector to work with the EZ-B/EZ-Builder? This little guy seems perfect for tunable object detection/avoidance. Would love to use it on the Little WALL-E project...
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Control Of Other Motors

:Hi DJ I am new to the robotics field and have always wanted to try them out. I have a couple of questions while I am waiting for my "Goodies" to be deliverred. 1. Can High Precisin "digital servos" be utilised by the EZ? 2. Would the Motor Controllers "ESC's" that are used by electric aircraft models for the brushless...
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Error When Starting Applications

Hi, When starting EZ-B builder or firmware upgrade application I receive the following error: --------------------------- --------------------------- There was an error loading EZ-B DLL: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format. at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number,...
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ARC For IOS?

Ok DJ, Seeing how you mentioned there's only one of you on the Linux thread (we could clone you ), perhaps we can draw you out again. Don't see any Mac software at all. Now I am a multi facited Nerd and play in many environments and think with the advent of tablets taking over the laptop sales you might want to consider it! I think an iPad would be...
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Wall-E Ucommand Vs Interactive

I just picked up the Wall-E "Interactive" from ebay.. Any big difference for putting the EZB into one vs the other ? -Dave
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New Omnibot Power Train

My Omnibot although brilliant is very noisy trundling about. Also due to the original battery being a big heavy lump it now needs weighing down at the back to stop it lurching or rocking when starting up. Although the original motors are very capable/powerful to pull along all the weight I was wondering if anyone would recommend swapping to...
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Using The Irobot Create

Has anyone tried the iRobot Create with the EZ-B instead of the Roomba? I think it should work. I'll let you know after I receive my EZ-B board sometime next week.
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Machines Rise In Moscow

Robots of all sorts, from simple Lego designs to professional reconnaissance drones, have been showcased at Russia's second Robotics Festival. Plastic-and-metal exhibits were friendly to flesh-and-bone visitors CLICK ME
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Complex Robot For A Newbie

Hi DJ Sures, wow your work is stunning, your robots are very cool. So I would like to build one myself, but one that I would be able to upgrade and tinker as time goes by. Would it be possible to: 1- install a PC directly inside the robot, and control it via wireless with something like ==) remote desktop admin? I don't have bluetooth, you...
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Marvin The Paranoid Android

Marvin The Paranoid Android

Interesting Story Who remembers this BBC series from the Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Well years ago I was working in BBC Bristol and in...
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Need Some Help

I need some help with my EZ-b i got it connected with my bluetooth on my laptop the green light comes on but here is the thing if i try to move it the green light goes off i have to sit it back down for it to come back on does anyone no why it is doing this i just got it yesterday?
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MAKE Magazine Vol. 27

MAKE Magazine Vol. 27

Check it out MAKE magazine Vol. 27 Digital addition was just released! And guess who has an 8 page spread!?!?! Yep, DJ! Check it the EZ-robot project out in MAKE magazine before...