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Text Will Not Show Up When Trying To Type In ARC

Hi all, I am using the latest version of the EZ- Builder software on windows 10. I have been trying to type commands into the EZ-Script code editor, but no text shows up when I try to type. Its like the application is not accepting key strokes. This doesnt happen in any other programs, only ARC. Tried searching the forum but had no luck finding a...
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Coupons

Looking got make my first purchase. Any chance there are coupon codes available? Thanks!
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Happy Easter

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all at EZ-Robot and the forum. This photo is for DJ, I know he likes Ducks! Tony
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Hdd Servos And Iotiny

Hdd Servos And Iotiny

I know there has been issues with using the 360 deg servos with the iOTiny but I now have burned out 2 HDD servos using the iOTiny... Both were not under any load whatsoever just...
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Ideas For Robots In Schools

I have been thinking about @DJ focus on schools and robots in education. The obvious benefit is kids learn about robotics but this is a change in curriculum for schools so is a hard sell. I was wondering if there is benefit in focusing on how robots can help with existing curriculum. The idea of JD as a teachers assistant I think would resonate...
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Avast Not Allowing Connection To Ez-B V4

Configured the v4 in client mode, it connected to my network, its pingable and I can access the v4 Wi-Fi Robot Controller web page from the desktop. The problem came up when trying to connect to the v4 from builder. Tried the scan, the v4 chirped when the address was hit, but would not display the address for selection. The forums mentioned AVAST...
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App With A Database

Can I create an app that is connected with a database and has additional features besides controlling the JD Humanoid? One more thing, can I use Xcode to create an iOS app that controls JD Humanoid directly instead of downloading the ez robot builder app?
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Long Video Camera Cable

Long Video Camera Cable

My Robot hands turned up (about 100 tiny little pieces each and no assembly instructions :-) . I want to embed a camera in each of the hands so I can see what I am about to...
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How Do I Set Up Ez-B V4 To Use An Rc Esc With Linear Actuator?

How Do I Set Up Ez-B V4 To Use An Rc Esc With Linear Actuator?

Hello All, Anyone know how to wire/configure to use an RC ESC with linear actuator to be...
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Camera - Camera Snapshot - Wrong Width/Height

@DJ, A clean project with two controls: Camera Device and Camera snapshot. 1) Camera Device using EZR camera V2, 640 x 480 size. I take a snapshot and the picture size is 320 x 240 2) Camera Device using a USB camera, 640 x 480 size I take a snapshot and the picture size is 640 x 480. I would like to take 640 x 480 snapshot pictures using the EZR...
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Broken Jd Shoulder

One of my wonderful students drove their JD off the desk and broke the shoulder joint. Is there a 3D model available to print? If not I am happy to develop an .stl file based on the EZ Clip female file.
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Left Shoulder

I have tried all the debugging and trouble shooting videos and can not get the left shoulder to move at all. When the robot is off you can turn it but when I turn it on it is stuck in place. This is a new out the box robot. I even connected it to another servo port to see if I could get that to move. Is is possible that it is just broken? What...