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bborastero

Country: Gibraltar
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Achievements

  • 2012-05-14 - joined Synthiam
  • 2012-05-26 - created first new question
  • 2012-05-26 - joined your first forum discussion
  • 2014-12-16 - connected ARC to the cloud
  • 2014-12-19 - shared your first photo in the forum
  • 2014-12-24 - shared your first video in the forum
  • 2014-12-28 - attempted to help a fellow robot builder
  • 2014-12-31 - answered a forum question
  • 2015-01-27 - created a custom avatar

Latest submissions

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Rgb 8X8 Display

Rgb 8X8 Display

hi its been awhile, has there been any news on the RGB 8x8 Display stuff they seem to have been coming soon for a very long time. :( *tired*
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Rgb 8X8 Display

just a quick question, Will the new RGB 8x8 Display i2c address be changeable like the HT16K33 Animator (8x8) is, by shorting connections with solder.
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Iotiny

well thats decided then Ill be getting both the /2 upgrade and the tiny. Only question is any idea on an ETA of the IoTiny and the RGB 8x8 matrix. coz Id prefer to order in one fell swoop
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Product Availability

could someone at EZ-HQ tell me when will the EZ-B IoTiny be back in stock and also the price and ETA of the RGB 8x8 Display thanks
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Hc-Sr04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

Hc-Sr04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

does the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor that came with the v3 developer kit work with the v4 or does it need a voltage regulator
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Product Time Line

First and foremost I dont want a refund, but I would like to know if there is any more development of the Inverted Pendulum which Ive had on order since May 2015.
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Connection Questions

Connection Questions

am having problems connecting to v4 keep getting this report Ive had no trouble getting connected in the past Ive had the v4 since December tried resetting v4 still no luck any...
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Office Inmoov

Office Inmoov

is your security guard using the Inverted Pendulum
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Inverted Pendulum

just wondering, seeing as the Brookstone stuff is going out now is there any news or movement on the Inverted Pendulum
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Inverted Pendulum

Inverted Pendulum

any news on when new stuff will ship. Inverted Pendulum and such like
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Ez-B Cad

Ez-B Cad

DJ. i hope you dont mind but couldnt find a CAD drawing of ez b so i put one together for all to use. if it is a problem let me know and ill remove it EZ B CAD
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Windows 10?

hi all Whats your take on the Windows 10 OS. Is it going to be ok to download straight away or should we wait to see how stable it is, and most importantly will it run ARC.
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Pre Order Time

Pre Order Time

DJ or any EZroboteer .....can you say how much longer it will be before the Inverted Pendulum and all the other stuff thats still on pre order status are going to be available to shop.
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Store Pricing

has the price really dropped that much from $69 which I payed two weeks ago to $29 today https://synthiam.com/Shop/AccessoriesDetails.aspx?prevCat=104&productNumber=1501 Hexapod Body (includes battery) 1 0.1020 kg $69.00 $69.00
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Bi-Color 8X8 Matrix

just received a pair of i2c Bi-Color 8x8 Matrix from Adafruit https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-led-backpack/bi-color-8x8-matrix Ive got them working fine but in bi-colour (green) just wondered if anyone knows how to get the single colours (red or yellow) working on their own
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Bi Colour Led Matrix

ok Ive looked for it but cant find the thread, just need to make sure these work with v4s i2c either in one or two colours or will only one colour be possible http://www.adafruit.com/product/902
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Shipping

just a couple of queries, first how long will it be until the new RGB matrix is in the store and has the spend more than $200 for free shipping ended. I fully understand if it has.
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Store Re-Opening?

any more news on what new stuff is going to be on sale in the store and when is the new stuff going to be there , Im itching to spend my credit *eek*
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Just A Bit O' Fun

Just A Bit O Fun

in the red corner XLR 1 and in the blue corner altair EZ:2 with Doombot as referee :P
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Is Shop Closed

Is Shop Closed

add to cart option is down and I want (need) to spend
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Ez Bits Upload

how can I upload an EZ Bit stl I would like printed other than share here camcaseshort.stl *confused*
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Rgb Array Picture

Rgb Array Picture

has anyone got a picture of an RGB array out of its casing . I want to see if it can be widened to fit my bots eyes.
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Install Question

every time I try to install the new version app I get problem parsing the package message. I uninstalled older version first, which worked fine. my phone is an LG running android 4.0.3 (hand me down from daughter). any ideas please.
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Sound Volume

Sound Volume

hi all is there any way of turning the volume down of the switching on and off chimes
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ARC Designing

probably a simple thing but how do you turn image of servos around to fit bodies in the design window
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ARC No Dlls

ARC No Dlls

can anyone tell me whats up. every time I try to open a roli example I get this message and ARC closes *stress*
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Couldnt Help Myself

Sung to Theme From Rawhide Roli Roli Roli Though the threads are swollen Keep them botties rollin, World wide Rain and wind and weather DHL will deliver Wishin my toy was by my side none of the things are missin tutorials, helps and wishin Are waiting at the end of my ride pack em in (box em up!) box em up (ship em on!) ship em on (Head em out!)...
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Animation

Animation

just a little fun animation I built hope you approve
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

happy new year to all EZ Bers
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Rover 5 Cad

Rover 5 Cad

drew this for all its on sketchup if you want it link http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=caa9ebafb93c35c0c6c16acdac3f0dc8
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Round Two

hi all im going to give roboting an other go with V4 coz I never got my V3 to work (Bluetooth problem I think) but I have a question or two, does the V3 camera work with V4, does one have mod it in any way thank Ben
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Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

i saw this and thought thats proper heavy metal
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Replace Bluetooth With Usb Cable

Replace Bluetooth With Usb Cable

is there a way to replace bluetooth with usb cable
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Bluetooth Antenna

hi all is the BT antenna in this store differant to ones i can buy on the street coz ive bought a few now and still cant get connected ive reformated, re pared, replaced chip (thanks DJ) got new rechargable batteries still no luck. ive had my ezb since may and tried all i know except ez robots bt antenna ps i follow the communtiy avidly youre such...
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Ez-B Conection Brownout

hi all still having problems getting started i just got my pc reformatted (windows xp) and still no luck got this msg in fermware updater Attempting connection to COM3 Comm Err: The operation has timed out. BbytesToExpect: 1 Received: Disconnected Connection Failed: System.Exception: Controller Not Responding at EZ_B.EZB.Connect(String portName)...
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Error Msg

Error Msg

when i try to close ARC i get this message could this be why i cant get ez b to connect
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Need Help Near Gibraltar, Europe

is anyone in or near Gibraltar, Europe
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Bt Only One Port

hi I is a newbie, got my EZ-B yesterday (well happy) prob is connect as shown but i only get one port to open on bluetooth file what am I doing wrong DJ you da man thanks
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Need V8.5 ARC

Need V8.5 ARC

i think i need an earlyer version of ez build coz i cant connect to v15 plus keep gettingerr msg on ez update Attempting connection to COM3 EZ-B reports EZ-B Firmware V8.5 Connected Usending...
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