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Robot Builder Coffee Mug, 11oz

Robot Builder Coffee Mug, 11oz

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DepthSensor by ptp
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DepthSensor

Use Microsoft Kinect, Kinect One, or Asus Xtion Pro to move servos from your body joints.

Inmoov's New Gripper by bhouston
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Inmoov's New Gripper

I found a design for a robotic gripper on Instructables, so I thought I would make one for my InMoov. The basic design was done by Techiebot...

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Face Object Detection Variable Lingers, Not Consistent

I am still working on my project and I have successfully detected a face, then I aim the camera at a wall and it keeps saying it recognizes the face. I then did a clear variables, and then I have to run the script a few times like four times to get the face recognition again. Its not working consistently. I did the tutorials and am still having...
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Omnibot 2000 Parts

Omnibot 2000 Parts

Hello builders, bought an Omnibot 2k for $120 in sad shape. Doesnt have the remote or tray. Does anyone have these?
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Need Old Version 2014.03.03

I am in need of version 2014.03.03 msi file so I can uninstall it and upgrade to the new version. I could not find a repository of old versions on the site, but maybe I am searching wrong. Thanks! Kate
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How Do I Move Camera Up And Down?

Hi there. Just got the EZ - Robot and ive run into an issue. When I turn the robot on, and move it around the camera servo is making a wired noise and im not sure how to move it up or down. If someone could tell me how I can move the camera servos, it would be great. Thanks.
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Lack Of Christmas Morning Tech Support Questions

This must be great news for EZ Robot. Ive only seen one tech support question coming through the forum this morning and were moving into Christmas afternoon. Looks like things are working great for the tens of thousands of people getting EZ Robot kits and robots from santa this morning.
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Questions About Plugin Development

I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with. I didnt realize that some of these issues existed until I loaded the plugin on a non-development machine. What would be the proper way to write a text file containing your configuration settings for you app to the %public%\Documents\EZ-Builder\Plugins[GUID] directory or should I be...
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Inverted Pendulum Status

Was wondering if anybody knew when the Inverted Pendulum module will be ready for primetime?
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Bb8 Build Hardware Check

Bb8 Build Hardware Check

My First Attempt At BB8 movement and balancing will be using the inverted pendulum module with a kangaroo x2, a sabertooth 2x25 or 2x12 and motors with encoders...
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Part Suggestion

I find that , particularly with the new thicker battery charger, it is awkward to get the plug from the battery into the charger without putting the robot into an awkward position. Especially with my Roli where it needs to be on its side or back resting on its arms. I would like to see a short extension cable (maybe 6 inches) to go between the...
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Sabertooth And Servo Control

Sabertooth And Servo Control

Is there a way ( and sorry if this comes off as a dumb question to even ask...) to have the EZB control the DC motors connected to my sabertooth as servos ? or a...
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Inverted Pendulum

Inverted Pendulum

Hello to DJ and the staff, Is there any updates on availability for the Inverted Pendulum? Ron R
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Hardware Upgrade

hi im new to the community. Just have a quick ques. if I purchase thesix hexapod robot kit will I be able to upgrade to the JD using the existing parts or will I need to make a new purchase