Troy
Country: USA
Member Since:
Retired USAF. Working overseas in Jordan.
Achievements
- 2011-08-11 - joined Synthiam
- 2011-08-24 - created first new question
- 2011-10-22 - joined your first forum discussion
- 2012-09-02 - posted a robot project showcase
- 2013-09-29 - answered a forum question
- 2013-10-14 - posted your first tutorial
- 2014-08-12 - shared your first photo in the forum
- 2014-08-12 - attempted to help a fellow robot builder
- 2014-09-12 - connected ARC to the cloud
- 2015-01-14 - shared your first video in the forum
- 2015-10-19 - created a custom avatar
Latest submissions
Questions (90)
Robots (2)
Skills (0)
General (0)
Hack Events (0)
Tutorials (2)
Apps (2)
Firmwares (0)
3D Parts (0)
Feature Requests (0)
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Robot Gripper On Amazon
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Its.Its.Omg Its A Cylon
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Xrobots
I love this guys work! <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe class="embed-responsive-item"...question
Jeepers Creepers Look At These Peepers
These look amazing. Great project for Halloween or a cyborg. <a...question
New Sensor I Found
[EDIT] In this thread, there may be broken links as time goes on. The purpose of the posts is to give members ideas to build on and be a repository for other people to add to as well....question
Giant Robot Throwdown
<a href="//www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/07/08/us-and-japan-set-for-epic-giant-robot-battle/" target=_blank rel="nofollow">Battle with Japan in one...question
Robotics In The News
I thought Id make a thread for all things robo-worthy. For fun and inspiration!<img src=/images/emoticons/smiles.svg alt=:) class=emoji /> <a...question
Will Anyone Create An Ez-B Botlr?
A hotel is using these robots to deliver things to hotel guests. <a...question
Battery Tech Is Improving
Take a look at the latest I found. There was another breakthrough last month as well but I didnt think to post it. The point being that battery technology is still...question
Burning The Midnight Oil?
<a href="/uploads/cam2-635383909254321042.jpg" target=_blank><img class="img-fluid pt-1 pb-1"...question
Mr Clock Radio
Rarely found on Ebay but here is one now. Snap it up! <a...question
Robot Contest On Instructables.Com
<a href="/uploads/FHZ8J5YHSPP60DP-635314358725368924.jpg" target=_blank><img class="img-fluid pt-1 pb-1"...question
Robotics In The News
This is not the way Id go. sick <a href="//www.foxnews.com/science/2013/11/09/your-pee-could-power-future-robots/" target=_blank rel="nofollow">Your pee...question
Maxx Steel Toy
I thought this may give some design ideas. <a...question
Will Anyone Attempt An Ez-Ball Bot?
Here is another interesting read. http://www.msl.ri.cmu.edu/projects/ballbot/ <a href="/uploads/Ballbot_Goldfein-635292543208600858.jpg"...question
Steampunk R2d2
I saw this today and thought Id share. <a href="/uploads/steampunkr2d2-635291481322572754.jpg" target=_blank><img class="img-fluid pt-1 pb-1"...question
Multi-Servo Question
I finally got around to testing out my steering and drive. The problem is that only the first two servo of the four are turning and being controlled by the joystick. Some...question
R2d2 On Ebay
I found this guy on the list at a reasonable price. Hard to find with the periscope and chest doors intact! This would be a great platform for an EZB v4. If I didnt have my money tied up in...question
Name That Bot.
I was surfing and found this. Its not from any TV or movie in case youre wondering. <a href="/uploads/untitled-635215165069446250.png" target=_blank><img...question
Ez-B V4 Pic
This is a great looking board! I cant wait! <a href="/uploads/ez-b-635171418613437500.jpg" target=_blank><img class="img-fluid pt-1 pb-1"...question
Sensor Kit On Ebay
I thought this is a good buy for someone wanting to experiment with different sensors on EZ-B. $35 for 24 sensors. <a...question
Another Publication Is Getting Out The Word!
Just skimming the web and found this. <a href="//www.backbonemag.com/Press-Releases/pressreleases09201302.aspx"...question
85 Lumen Mini Projector Find
This little guy could fit in quite a few of our bots. <a href="/uploads/801143p_alt6-635146906216250000.jpg" target=_blank><img...question
Extra Parts For Sale
I have a few ServoCity items I wont need and will send at cost and free shipping. <a href="/uploads/wheel-635132017192714843.jpg" target=_blank><img...question
Cheap Robot Base
I found this is up for sale for anyone interested. It looks like a nice start on a small robot base. <a...question
Astromechs
Ive been scanning around YouTube and seen some R2D2s using the "A_____o" boards and/or Yost Eng servo controller. Seems to me that the EZ-B is just what they need. Do the R2D2 enthusiasts...question
Firmware Update Question
I got anther board to troubleshoot my first one. However, this board needs a firmware update. It wont update though. Here is the debug report: Firmware Updater Version:...question
Decals/Stickers For Marketing?
@DJ, have you thought about making either decals or stickers (small, medium, large) to pack with the kit? Maybe it could say, "Powered by EZ-B" and/or...question
Pico Linear Servo Find
I usually dont find ones like this and I wanted to share. I hope it sparks a few creative ideas. <a href="/uploads/22090-IMG_9938-634764316884375000.jpg"...question
How Do You Use Tft Lcd Screens?
Im not looking to display computer screen. Just rotate through a set of images. ##EDIT## Nevermind. DUH. I could just use a $5 digital photo keychain and hack...question
Too Cute And I Had To Share!<img src=/images/emoticons/smiles.svg alt=:) class=emoji />
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Omnibot 2000 Idea
Has anyone thought about this option for thier Omni 2000? Put Mr. Clock Radio head on it! If it fits and is visually appealing it would be awesome! <a...No general conversations. Click here to start a conversation.
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Voltage Regulators
I found this very informative guide on voltage regulators from <a href="//www.dimensionengineering.com/info/switching-regulators" target=_blank...tutorial
Beginner To Novice Tutorials At Sparkfun
I grant you that this isnt my tutorial but rather a reference to tutorials. That being said, here ya go.<img...No firmwares. Click here to view robot hardware and firmwares.
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