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Ez-Arduino With L293

I used the L293 module connected to arduino, the ultrasonicsensor to make the rotbot automatically avoid obstructions, so when I turned the arduino into ez-b, I could connect it to L293, the ultrasonic sensor and do that project withez-cript similar to the code C++ II wrote and it doesnt seem to work?
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Human Sized Robot

Human Sized Robot

is there any way to connect with someone experienced with building and remotely controlling a large robot for collaboration on a commercial project?
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Speech Delay BT Speaker

Sorry for all the questions. I try to test and research before asking. I have a issue thats bothering me and cant seem to figure it out. Im using a Alfawise X5 from gearbest and a BT speaker. Whenever I use any kinda speech trough the BT speaker. There is a slight delay and the 1st word is not spoken. Ive tried setting the speaker as the default...
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Powering Mini PC

Looking for suggestions on powering on mini PC on a battery. Trying to keep it light weight. Would a 12V lead acid battery with a buck converter work? PC is 12V 1.5a draw
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Use Webcam With Ez-B V4

Use Webcam With Ez-B V4

Im intending to use this conversion circuit to integratethe camera with ez_b, hopefully everyone can give me an advice before I buy it. USB UART switch CP2102 uses CP2102...
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Hitec D845WP Servos Cant Move Slow And Smooth

Im testing a new robot , using ezbv4 and hitec D845WP servos with lipo 7,4 V batteries. (I never used these servos and such high-current batteries before). These servos are very quick, expecially with lipo batteries. So, when I program an action, I cant get a smooth and and slow movement, no matter how  I set delay, step and speed in the action...
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Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Hi everyone, I have been following you for some time and first of all I wanted to thank this forum and the...
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Getvoltage - Object Reference Not Set

Can anyone tell me why GetVoltage() in a script gives me the error Object reference not set to an instance of an object ? Regards BAW
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Inmoov Kinect Function

Hi, Im diving into InMoov and have thus far just been printing parts with abandon while I finish researching everything else.  I have totally decided to go with EZ-Robot rather than MRL for obvious reasons, but I have found conflicting information about whether I can use the Kinect with EZR.  Beyond whether I can use it or not, Im a little unclear...
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Rc Lawnmower

These Rc lawnmowers caught my attention, So i purchased a spectrum DXE remote controler with reciever, also purchased a 2x32 sabertooth drive. I have a key start mower, just don’t know what othe components i need to start my mower from the controller any help please?
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2 Single Motor Controllers

2 Single Motor Controllers

Just wondering if any one has run 2 single motor controllers instead of a dual channel H-bridge on their tank style robot and will it be hard to get both controllers to...
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How To Wire A Button?

How To Wire A Button?

I believe I know how to do this but I want to confirm. Using an adc port, I would connect the positive to the in on the button and the ground to the signal/receive? yes or no?