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When Altair Ez:1 Met Softbanks Pepper Robot

When Altair Ez:1 Met Softbanks Pepper Robot

Here is a short extract from the end of the Robo Sapiens TV documentary. Tony
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I Cant Upgrade Firmware For The Ez-B V4.X/2

Hi forum.., i bought from HobbyKing 2(two) Ezb- v4 controller and i cant upgrade the firmware. When i sellect the connect button i hear the connect sound but i cant sellect the upgrade button... Also, if i visit the web server (default is http://192.168.1.1) i saw that its the old version.. Hope that i have explain correct my problem. Any Help...
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Unable To Calibrate Adventurebot Servos

I was hoping someone might have an idea what else I could try ... So I got a brand new AventureBot on the weekend to start a simple robotics class at my school in the near future (and retiring my Ozobots). Watched - among others - the servo calibration video and followed the steps; easy enough. With both servos I get that one spot where no wheel...
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Windows Version

My school is going to buy me some EZ Robots for my classroom, however we have computers running Windows 7. The website specifies Windows 8.1 or higher. I was wondering if anyone knows what might not work. Is anyone running Windows 7 with ARC?
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Learning By Example Idea

Learning By Example Idea

Hey guys, So I was sitting around, and started to think about those expensive robotic arms used in manufacturing. I figured I could make one with Ez-bits quite easily. My...
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The Pioneers Of Video Games (10 Part Mini-Series)

The Pioneers Of Video Games (10 Part Mini-Series)

I know this isnt directly robot related but I felt like its interesting to look at the humble beginnings of an enormous...
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Kangaroo X2 And Sabertooth 2X12 Independent Motor Control Question

I have a kangaroo x2 and a Sabertooth 2x12. I can get successful tune on Channel 1 but not on Channel 2. Has anyone managed to get a KangarooX2 to successfully run independent motor channels as Dimension claims it can. I am installing the hardware in an R2D2 Dome Periscope that uses one motor to lift the scope and a second motor to rotate it. I...
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Over-Heating Servo

Over-Heating Servo

how can I stop the vertical servo motor from humming and over-heating? I have a JD revolution kit, and have been using for about a few weeks now. on one particular occasion of my...
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Stage Controls

Stage Controls

I have been asked to assist the School production of Mary Poppins by supplying remote controls/automation for some of the scenery. I am controlling 4 servos from one EZBv4 and a PWM output to...
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Http Server Control Print Just Returns Ok And Not The Printed String In The Scri

Http Server Control Print Just Returns Ok And Not The Printed String In The Scri

In the Http Server control, when in the scripting console if...
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Best Programming Languages For Both Operating Systems And Software Learning

Hi every one, ive been doing a ton of research on programming and so far the only thing ive come up with to learn first is python,c,c++,c#,assembly,java,mathlab, lisp, and Pascal. But im unsure if i need to read these first or what i need to do in order to learn both programming for operation system scripting and software scripting for rewriting...
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Servos Hdd With Drive Train

wil there ever be servos HDD whit drive chain ? or isn that possible.