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Sabertooth Kangaroo by Dimension Engineering
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Sabertooth Kangaroo

Movement panel enabling Kangaroo & Sabertooth encoder-based speed/velocity control, UART/PC serial options, tuning and encoder setup.

My Talking Robot, Lester by OldBotBuilder
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Add voice to Robotis Bioloid Lester using an Arduino Mini; expand control with EZ-B v4 WiFi for voice, smartphone commands and EV3 integration.

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I'm Really Disappointed

I'm Really Disappointed

Really disappointed that the vacuum cleaner used in the new facility seems to have no modifications. None at all. This clearly won't do!
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How To Use Jd  Head Follow Position For Face Detection In C#

How To Use Jd Head Follow Position For Face Detection In C#

Hello @ptp I want to use head follow position in ur project as ARC in anther words when jd detect face...
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Loop Script

so i am not sure what I am missing as this is pretty simple... I am running this on my iphone... however, it will not loop (just runs once and stops)... i have other scripts running loops.. not sure why this does not work... maybe i still need coffee and I am overlooking something really easy.. :autor ControlCommand("r2voice",...
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Ezrobot  Bb Droid

Ezrobot Bb Droid

Hi guys very new here, this is a project I want to build. my question is can I connect two controller boards one a a master and the other as slave for movement. My idea is i want the brain...
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Short Circuit / Melted Fuse

Short Circuit / Melted Fuse

I have been blowing the 20A fuse of my EZBV4 power base while plugging in servos. I just figured out why (and I'll tell you why I've been making a stupid mistake): I...
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Make Your Own Fuse Protection

Make Your Own Fuse Protection

Sometimes when designing different robots to interface with the EZB(4). Consideration must be given to whether additional fuse protection may be needed or...
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Power Connection To Ez-B V4 Without Using Base Unit

Power Connection To Ez-B V4 Without Using Base Unit

Hi, I'm looking to buy a EZ-B v4 for my Hexapod, but don't want to use the power shell unit to connect the power as...
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Looks Like Sony Is Getting Back Into The Consumer Robot Business

Looks Like Sony Is Getting Back Into The Consumer Robot Business

https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/01/sony-is-resurrecting-its-robots-for-a-full-financial-rec...
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Life-Size Humanoid Robot

I am looking for help and advice. I just moved to Killeen, Texas and I have a lot of time on my hands. I am planning on taking a robotic course at Central Texas College. I will like to plan and build a humanoid robot that is life size. I just brought a small humanoid robot kit and a humanoid robot hand kit to help teach myself. After I built them I...
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How Fast Are Scripts?

I'm entering Ez world now. I made many robots with embedded controllers (PICs) I designed and programmed. Now I'm exploring ARC, and trying to understand what it can do for me. Scripts seem a powerful tool to make my robots go. I tested them with a simple rover, and with surprise , I realized that the response time of ez scripts was extremely long...
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Voice Recognition Error In Windows 7 Pro Without

Voice Recognition Error In Windows 7 Pro Without

Hello, I can not to operate, (in windows 7 pro), with the voice recognition of the new EZ-B v4 Developer Kit purchased. When...
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Part Sizes Befor Buying

I am making a new HEAD for the hexapod. Can you give me the BODY sizes of the following parts so I can ensure they will fit. (befor I order) 1. 18 RGB LED Block X x Y x Z size please. Can I drive TWO of these from the control unit 2. Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Keep up the good work Paul UK based