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Scripting Ezb V. 3

I have been attempting to get back up to speed using the EZB,V.3 controller. I am making no head way unfortunately. I have tried the following simple script: Servo(D0,50) ServoSpeed(D0,5) Sleep(2000) Servo(D0,10) Sleep(2000) Servo(D0,50) Sleep(2000) Servo(D0,90) (Note: script stops here!) Sleep(2000) Servo(D0,50) Release(D0) I am connecting with...

Updating From Version 15 To Version 16 In ARC

I'm trying to use my EZ-B v 3. I have been wading through what information I can find. When I open ARC and check the update window it is telling me I have the latest version. However, when I try to connect with my EZ-B v3 I get an error message telling me I need to upgrade to version 16. Then it asks me if I would like to view the tutorial. When I...

Using An Original Ez-B V3

I have one of the original Version 3 EZ-B controllers. Does the current software download work with the version 3? If not, where can I find and download the version 3 compatible software? Thanks in advance for any info. Lloyd

H Bridge Question:

I finally had a chance to get back to my robots. I wired up the Motor driver ( per the very through tutorial) and hooked it up to the EZ-B as follows: AIN1 to D15 AIN2 to D16 BIN1 to D17 BIN2 to D18 Left Trigger A assigned to D17 Left Trigger B assigned to D18 Right Trigger B assigned to D16 Right Trigger A assigned to D15 VM connected to seperate...

Edge Detectors

I'm a newbie to the forum and just in the planning stage ( and gathering parts) for the OmniBot conversion. D.J. calls for a QR111D edge detectors. I can"t seem to find one online. Anyone know if there is an equivilent part (w/part number) available? Will any of the detectors from solorbotics work? Thanks in advance.

Controlling Robots With Android

I noticed a pop up on the ARC today, saying that we could now control our robots with Android. Did I read it right? ??? I can't find anything on the site about it! If this information is correct I'd sure like more details!!!!!!!! Are you going to post details DJ? What app would need to be downloaded? I have a Android tablet; a Samsung Galaxy. Man!...

Found An Interesting Glitch

I found an interesting glitch today. Gizmo is a good robot. He has been obeying all his commands except......... The word stop. Giz will respond to every verbal command, except "stop". A little disconcerting when he is on his way out of the room. I tried typing it different ways, but still the same result. Has anyone encountered this...

Free Sound Effects

Does anyone have a good resource for free sound effects?

IT's OFFICAL!!!!!!!!

Thats right! It's offical! I have a fully functioning robot! It's my Omnibot, named "Gizmo" ! Complete with flashing and blinking LED's, Able to say his name when asked, Sound effects! Camera...........the whole nine yards...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love it when a plan comes together! I'll post some pics soon. I,d really...

A Little Assistance Please.

I realize that this is way off topic; however.............................I am having a problem that I am hoping one of you computer guru's might be able to help me with. I am trying to install some new hardware on Windows 7, 64 bit, home premium. When I plug the hardware in I DO NOT get the "found new hardware" window. When I check...

Wireless Audio

Has anyone found a solution to send wireless audio to a bot? Hopefully cheap and easy?

Toggle Digital

I tried playing with the Toggle Digital today. I assume that Toggle means ; "turns off and on". I hooked up an LED to observe just what it did. I got an extremely fast flash. Is there a way to set the speed on toggle? Just what is Toggle supposed to do, anyhoo???????? Am I missing something here?

Wav Files

Thought I'd ask where I might find some (free) WAV sound files to download? I'm sure there has been many of you that have already gone through this search. Just thought it might save me some search time. BTW......... the ole light bulb ( you know, that one above my head) is finally starting to brighten up. EZ-B is starting to come together for me....

Android Pad

I got a Samsung Galaxay Tab as an early Christmas/ birthday gift. Any chance we can download EZ-B onto the Android OS DJ?

What Happened With The New Motor Controller?

Hey DJ, Are ya makin' us wait for the new goodie???????? What happened with the new (single connection) motor controller??????? Are ya gonna make us a christmas present?? BTW, I got the 2 power adapters I ordered. Thanks for the bonus!!! That was nice!!!!

Xbox 360 Kinect

Has anyone investigated using the Kinect as a robot control interface???? A google ; and youtube; search yeilded some absolutely mind boogling hacks of the Kinect sensor array. I also found a number of people that have already applied the technology. What do you think DJ ?

Wall E Program

Hey DJ, a little clarification please. When I saved the "Wall e Big" file as a document; then opened it I'm seeing what I presume is promgramming code. Is this correct? I then opened it in ARC and it would appear that all the programming is there and ready to "start". Could it actually be that easy????????? Once the physical...

Looking For A Tutor

I'm looking for someone that would be willing to tutor me with the EZ-B via personal email. A perspective tutor should have lots of patience. Since my stroke I've found that things come much harder for me. I've spent hours on end trying to get a grasp on this and I'm not making much progress. I would really appreciate it. My personal email is:...

Finally.....A Sucess!!!!!

Just wanted to say I had my first sucess today!!!!!! I wanted to share it. I got my bot to say, "My name is Gizmo" when I ask, "What is your name"? Second, I got it to turn its head to the left, then back to the right, then forward, when I said "Gizmo"! May not seem like to much to advanced users, but after so much...

Removing Posts

Just wondering why my post with the inquiry about the wiring of the Sparkfun motor controller (along with a sketch) was removed? I don't want to burn my controller up if I wire it wrong! I don't know why you would remove a legit question! Please clarify.

Wiring The Sparkfun TB6612FNG Motor Controller

DJ I'm sure you're tired of hearing the same questions over and over, so I will appeal to other builders here. Could someone be kind enough to make a wiring diagram that clearly (for us thick skulled ones)shows the hook up from the motor controller to the EZ-B board. In the video that DJ made (God luv his patience) I see he use 4 servo wire sets. I...

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...

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...

Writing Scripts

OK. Here we go again. This is what I want to do. I say the robots name (BGee) then I want it to look to the left and then to the center (looking straight ahead). I went to the SPEECH window. I typed in "BGee" under "phrase" and then typed: Servo(d10, 36, 1) That didn"t work! I typed: Servo(d10, 1) That worked and it looked...

Wireless USB Hub

Has anyone found a wireless USB hub that can be used with Windows 7? The IOGEAR wireless hub is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista.

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?

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????????????

Learning To Use The EZ-B

OK, so far I've gotten my omnibot, EZ-B, servos, and camera. I've accomplished speech control with the head servo, and arm movment. The camera was checked out and I have to set it up.( Pretty sure I got that covered.) Still waiting on my motor controller from Sparkfun. I feel I'm making slow, but positive progress. Now I'd like to learn how to set...

Boogie Question

I got my camera today ( the little blue one just like DJ's) and installed with the software that came with. When I select USB video device I get the. Built-in web cam. Will I have to disable the integrated web cam? Sorry bout that.............. I meat " noobie" question! I just hate ". Autocorrect!!!!!! The salutation for this post...