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Pictures Of My Robo Jeep

I wanted to post some pics of my robotic Jeep platform with you all. I also have a question. I'm thinking about using the Pololu simple motor controller, with the R/C interface. However, since I've discovered the EZ-B I'd I'd like to be able to interface the jeep with it as an optional control system. The motor I'm using in the jeep came from an...

Some New Website Features

Hi! I jumped into website code mode tonight. Attach File You can upload either a JPG or EZB file. It will upload the file and automatically insert the link text into the message window for you. RSS Feed Some of you may have already seen this. But I added it a few days ago. You can add the RSS feed to your phone or desktop gadget. Now you can see...

H-Bridge

Hello, I a previous reply regarding motors I was told that I needed to use an H-Bridge. Is it ok to use something like a Texas Instruments L293NE or SN75446 or some other type of IC instead of the more complex type of H-Bridge setups that I have seen? I am very new to this and am looking for the simplest method possible. Any help is very much...

Voice Recognition Error

Hi DJ SURES, I have a problem with the voice control, i tried the function on windows xp but didn't work, Later I read that xp doesn't work. but I've tried windows 7 on my desktop and get the same error. Just a few minutes ago i installed windows 7 on my laptop and I get the same error. do i miss something or is there something else. systems I used...

Speech Vs Soundboard

I've been studying the " Wall E Big" file. Would scripts written for speech be placed on the soundboard? I get a window on "speech" that says only one instance can be written there. If I understand right there are lots of smaller scripts written ( like Wall e dance) that are triggered by Control Commands. Is that correct? Is...

Spelling

I could have swarn that the forum had spell check at one time. Am I missing something? Yes, spell chack. (lol)

Need Help Hooking Up An External Motor Controller

I have a motor controller that only requires 4 inputs. 2 for direction, and 2 for PWM. I can make the wheels turn constantly by applying +5v to the PWM inputs- and the wheels reverse when I apply +5v to the direction inputs. I can activate the motor by connecting the wire to the center-pin of an EZ-B digital port- which is always 5v. But when I...

Task Distribution Concept

Various companies distribute their jobs and tasks through special websites. These websites act as hosts for hundreds of different people, all specialising in a particular area. By using these "un-official employees" they are able eliminate any problems that may occur in the workplace, temporarily decrease their work-load and temporarily...