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"I build robots" Hoodie

"I build robots" Hoodie

This heavy hooded sweatshirt is perfect for robot builders. The material mix of cotton and polyester provides warmth...
Chromium by Google
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Chromium

Configurable Chromium browser skill for ARC: navigate URLs, print, open in PC browser, maximize/restore, set page content to a global variable.

Six Hexapod Demo Dance by DJ Sures
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Robot By DJ Sures

Six Hexapod play session shared tonight by a hobbyist, playing with the hexapod and sharing the experience.

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Triggering UART At Travel Milestones

Hello @Athena, I'm working on a project using an Arduino Mega 2560 to control stepper motors and need help with setting up recurring events that trigger at specific points during the movement. Specifically, I want to send a signal when the motors have traveled 33% and 66% of the total path endpoint distance. Here's a code snippet representing the...
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Ultrasonic Sensor Command Request

Could you please provide the command for the Ultrasonic Distance Sensor within the EZ-B protocol that is not yet included in the current protocol documentation?
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Seeking Donations For Robotics Education

Hello, Robot Builders, I recently met a retired teacher from the Netherlands who is interested in teaching children about EZ-Robotics. To support his initiative, as he is funding it himself, I've decided to offer my assistance. I've assembled some JD Humanoids using leftover parts I had available. You can see one of them in action here: YouTube...
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Switching Voltage For Sharp Sensor

Hi @Athena, I have a question about powering the Sharp IR Distance Measuring Sensor #GP2Y0A02YK0F, which I am using in my rover project. I've been experimenting with this sensor, and it has worked very well for object detection when powered with 5V DC. During my tests, I found that for specific tasks, the sensor needs to detect a reflector instead...
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Request For JD Head STL

Hello, Does anyone have a clean STL file of the front section of JD's head available? Thanks!
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Request For Iotiny Case STL

Request For Iotiny Case STL

Hi everyone, Does anyone have the STL file for the IoTiny case? Thank you!
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Dynamixel Max Position Setting Issue

Dynamixel Max Position Setting Issue

I have a question about the robot skill Dynamixel? I'm working with the Dynamixel XL-330-M077-T today. It functions on the xl-430-w250...
hardware
Raspberry Pi
By Pi Foundation

Raspberry Pi

Run Synthiam ARC on Raspberry Pi 4+ with Windows 11 for robot control; use external EZB/Arduino for reliable I/O, SSD/USB storage...
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JD Backpack Modifications For Durability

JD Backpack Modifications For Durability

Hi everyone, Does anyone still use the JD Backpack? I made some modifications to make it stronger. The four pins tend to break off easily,...
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Exploring New Adventurebot Ideas

Hi everyone, I wanted to share some ideas I'm exploring for a 4-wheel AdventureBot. You can check out a brief video here.
hardware
Arduino Due/Mega
By Arduino

Arduino Due/Mega

Synthiam ARC enables Arduino Mega 2560 control with 8 ADC, 13 PWM, 21 digital ports and 24 servos; includes firmware, shield and tutorials
question

Connecting EZ-Robot To Stepper Motor

Hi, I am a complete novice. I am trying to connect my EZ-Robot to a stepper motor using a DM556 Stepper Motor Controller. I am not sure how to connect this controller to my EZ-Robot. Can someone please help me with this setup?