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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

I am trying to connect a wireless Xbox 360 gaming controller on my PC (with Windows 7) I have a bluetooth "dongle" on my PC. Is the "dongle" the same as a microsoft transciever? Will I need to purchase a "microsoft transciever'" to allow my PC to find the 360 controller?

Comms Speed

What sort of data speed does the EZ_B support over bluetooth or perhaps more importantly if I am setting up to 8 servo positions and reading 6 analogue channels in a loop, what sort of loop speeds are obtainable?

Sparkfun Dual Motor Controller

Will this controller allow for both forward and reverse movrment of the motor? Also is there a schmatic available as ho how to wire this to the EZB?

3.3V

Hey DJ, I was just wondering what you are using on the ez-b to get 3.3v i saw this tutorial but i'm not sure if it will work.

Error Message Cant Connect To EZ Robot

Hi, I just got my EZ Robot in the mail today. After running the Bluetooth setup wizard. I am offered ONE com port (5) not two. When I press Connnect I get the error message "Cant connect to EZ Robot. During the setup it configured a Virtual Com Port then later I set up a Physical com port Both on Com 5. I would really appreciate any help with...

Saving Omnibot Ezb File.

When I try to open the omnibot. ezb file I see it in "mydownloads"; however when I try to open it with ARC I get an error message: Error reading configuration file C:usersLloyddownloadsomnibot.ezb I have other files (from the ARC website) in my downloads and they open in ARC fine. Whats the cause????????????

Spoiler! Firmware V13

Coming Soon: Firmware v13 (Codename: OMG) Whoa! What's this? Firmware v13 for the EZ-B Robot Controller is in testing phase!... Isn't that supposed to be an unlucky number? Well, unlucky for ME because I haven't slept in a week ... So let's see what is new in the coming-soon Firmware v13... For those who haven't seen the progress over the past...

Servo Facts And Information

What is the input voltage range for my Hitec Servo? A. All Hitec servos can be operated within a 4.8 - 6V (4 or 5 cells) range. Only the HS-50 operates exclusively at 4.8 volts (4 cells). Be aware that "coreless" and digital servos often perform poorly when alkaline batteries are used. Q. What signal do servos require to operate? A. All...

Ping Radar

I have a question about the PING radar. Is there a way to reverse the display swing to match the same direction the servo is going? I looked for a servo reverse with no luck. I just recieved my EZ-B today. It is so easy to setup the hardware. Thanks DJ Sures!!!! Cadmanj

Speech Recognition

Hello, I just got my new computer and I am finally running Windows 7. To my dismay I spent the entire day and I can't get speech recognition to work. I have read all the turorials and searched and read everything on the forum to no avail. Language, default, Windows SR off, tried everything. Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.