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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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BN-880 GPS Compass by Beitian
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BN-880 GPS Compass

Standalone autonomous navigation using Beitian BN-880 GPS/Compass with real-time map waypointing and offline map caching; requires Arduino.

Humanoid #2 by Kenny Storm
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Robot By Kenny Storm

15 DOF humanoid robot built from a budget eBay kit using MG995 servos, EZ-B head control and Castle 10A regulator; power upgrades planned.

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Script Priority

I am a novice code writer but am learning. I have two questions I need help with. 1. I am writing script for my DIY robot Max. I have script that includes an AutoPosition event. The question is how to I keep from all the script running at the same time. In my script I want a line of code to finish before the next line of code starts. I have looked...
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Pixel Blaster

Any ideas on when the new neo pixel blaster will be released? Thanks. Chris
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Ultrasonic Sensor Wiring

Ultrasonic Sensor Wiring

The new Ultrasonic Sensor wiring does not look the same as the manual (see link & photos). It appears the echo & trigger wires are swapped. Looking inside the...
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Rare Yellow Bucket Robot Sighting

Rare Yellow Bucket Robot Sighting

Day after day, robots are seen lined up against the wall, never moving. In a rare photo catch, the elusive yellow bucket robot suddenly appears and is...
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Ez-B V4/2 Comm Upgrade

Ez-B V4/2 Comm Upgrade

Hi, My name is Kyle and I just recently acquired a NIB Roli of undetermined age. I have had no problem setting it up and using the VB sdk. At this point I have a fully...
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What's If The Pistol?

What's If The Pistol?

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Cortana Speech Recognition Integration With ARC

Cortana Speech Recognition Integration With ARC

We have managed to integrate Cortana unlimited (same as dictation mode) speech recognition with ARC which now means we can...
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Create2 On D0 Not Working

Create2 On D0 Not Working

Need some assistance, I have Create 2 Platform and recent purchased the EZ-bV4. in working with the tutorials on the site i as not able to get the EZ-b to control the...
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Developers Kit Camera

Hi Just a quick question about Camera/Ultrasonic Distance Sensor in Developers kit. I have searched for the Camera/Ultrasonic Distance Sensor cover's and none are available even at authorized dealer's and on your site. I might suggest that the cover's and or case's be added to the kit due to open motherboards. Individual purchase of both item's...
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Ar Parrot 2.0

Hi All, I am thinking of buying an AR Parrot 2.0, (from Best Buy for closeout $169.00) and using DJ's AR Drone control to fly it. Anyone have any comments, advice, suggestions, experiences, etc. on the control or drone itself? Thanks for your time and interest. Bill
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Camera

Hi, I just got a Roli robot for some SLAM experiments, but the camera does not work. I was trying the tutorial with the red ball that should be tracked, but the camera showed up as disabled in the on screen log. The camera is plugged into the EZ-B board in the only correct manner there is possible. Please, do you know what could be wrong ? best Jan...
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Ezrobot Restart Itself When I Use The Servo

Ezrobot Restart Itself When I Use The Servo

Bonjour, Est-ce que je peux avoir de l'aide en Français ? J'ai un problème lorsque j'utilise un servo, le boitier EZ-B redémarre tout...