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I Make Robots Crew Socks

I Make Robots Crew Socks

Exclusive to robot builders, these are a one-size-fits-all solution up to a men's size 12. The...
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Hitachi-LG LDS Lidar by Hitachi
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Hitachi-LG LDS Lidar

Hitachi-LG LDS 360-degree LiDAR driver streaming scans into ARC NMS for obstacle detection, SLAM use, Arduino hookup, config options and variables.

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Robot By Steve1dh

Test robot on Steel Tec tray base with EZ-B, ping and IR sensors, pan-tilt camera, joystick control, LED and servo lift for obstacle clearance

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Laikago $25,000 Robot Dog From China

Laikago $25,000 Robot Dog From China

You can apparently buy a Laikago for $25K USD (although I could not find pricing on their website just an intention to buy https://www.unitree.cc)....
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Roboscratch Element Blocks Missing

Roboscratch Element Blocks Missing

Hey guys, no need to rush it...but I just checked into the RoboScratch workspace and realized that a lot of the element blocks are missing! I do not...
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Wifi Password Character Limit

Hi all I have just received my RZ-bv4 and cant entry my WiFi password because the box is limited to 20 characters. Does anyone know how to get around this.
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Scaling Up

Lets say I worked out the Mechatronics/physics issues. Is there anything about the software in this thing that prevents me from scaling up. Like any issues with making a two ton Hexapod using the Hexapod logic.
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Black Friday Sale On Ezb's Cool

Black Friday Sale On Ezb's Cool

20% off JD / Six / Roli / Battle as well as revolution kits. Sweet! synthiam.com/Shop/
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Battle Bot Code Help

Battle Bot Code Help

A grade 3 student has been given a challenge for a competition and we are stuck on how to code this challenge. The challenge is to place the battle bot into a large black circular...
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Ezb Camera

I took my camera with me in the field while i was working to do some additional design work on a holder for a project of mine. Welll, the lens got lost. I have searched for specs on size and thread, but cant find anything. I ordered an additional camera from Robotshop but has gone into its 3rd week of back order, so i am going to cancel that. I may...
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Running Into A Question With Iotiny Using Rotational Servos

Running Into A Question With Iotiny Using Rotational Servos

I have built several Adventure Bots and have not had any issues, but when I tried to build a custom 2...
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Questione Son

bonjour a tous ...... je me présente moi c est Christophe, francais et un grand merci a DJ Sures pour tous les bon moment avec jd je possède jd , ez sous windows 10 je voudrais ecouter une radio ....local j arrive a ouvrir la page web .."avec Browser".... mais je voudrais écouter la radio pas sur le pc mais sur JD Soundboard v4 si c...
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Script Is Gone

Script Is Gone

Hi, I wrote a script for my robot to control its arm / manipulator. I saved the script in the editor and the project too and loaded it again today and the script control is not there anymore...
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Buying Custom Robot

Hello! I am looking to buy a custom ezrobot. I am asking here because well.. i dont know where to turn! I need a robot that has the ability to.. 1: Climb stairs (Up and down) Speed is not a issue. Sound is. 2: App wifi controlled. (Android phone) The wifi will be in the house, i need to control this while i am basically far away cross country...
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Serial Toolbox Plugin

Serial Toolbox Plugin

@PTP I have read over the tutorial on making plugins and it was very good and helpful. I am looking to do a plugin using the serial port on the ezb to communicate with an arduino...