Ez Encapsulated

Sounds like a neat project. Unfortunately, that isn't a project ez-robot would be interested in at this time.

A couple of ideas for you if you choose to pursue this.

1. Rather than powering the robotbon and off, have the microswitch connected to a digital port on the EZ-B and have ARC monitoring for when it goes high to start its routine.

2. Invest in an external power supply (see the user tutorials for a great one on power choices by @Steve G) so you don't need to worry about recharging the battery multiple times a day.

3. Use DJs idea from his store diaplays and attach one foot to the floor so you don't need to worry about falling down or hitting the wall.

Alan

Hi Alan,

That sounds like a possibility, thank you! The coin mechanism that we use is a simple mechanical one with a micro switch connected.

An external power supply sounds easy enough.

And although I feel bad for the little fella I would tie his foot down as suggested.

Would all this free the robot from needing an external computer or phone controller. So does the robot have internal movements or can I programme and have them saved within EX?

Kind regards

No, you still need a computer. This is not an Arduino that can be programmed with a few simple movements, it is a highly configurable, programmable robot, but needs the processing power of a computer to do the things it can do.

Take a look at this discussion https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/8716

We are currently talking about the best way to explain to newcomers here what EZ-B is and why it is so much more than what you can achieve with programable chips. You are the target audience for this. You came here looking for information with some basic preconceptions, and could not easily find the answer you were looking for. Your insight into how you could have found out what EZ-B /ARC more quickly would be helpful.

Thanks I will take a look tomorrow.

Hi

I have just looked. Curiosity got the better of me.

So if I have a computer I can have the robot do whatever I want and repeat it as described in my other post?

Re how I could have found out the answers more quickly.

It needs one of John Carltons 22 page sales letter.

I have looked extensively on youtube and robotshop in Canada and no one seems to be clear on what the product is capable of or how to do it. Or they know and don't think its worth telling you.

I have seen the robot dance and sing and presumed it all came from the robots programming internally.

So it occurs to me that no one that I have seen knows how to market the product . It needs a John Carlton or some one who knows how to write copy and be informative and not presume that everyone knows what the youtubes or robotshop does.

Its all very poor really. You all have been great and I now have a much better understanding. Thank you all.

Hope this helps!

So you see I did the same thing presuming you all know who John Carlton is.

Well his is one of the worlds greatest copywriters for advertising....To the point, hitting all the right spots and he writes very lengthy informative copy.

By the time you have finished reading you want the product. He has earned Billions for his clients and no doubt many millions for himself.