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Neopixel Ring by CochranRobotics
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Neopixel Ring

ARC UI for onboard computers to control NeoPixel rings via serial: test/run patterns, preview and copy Arduino serial commands, includes sample code.

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Failed experiment prototype; planning a new version with design improvements and fresh ideas.

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The Cops Are Comming

my appolegies these light are not good for the ezbv4
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Did Not Realize ARC Would Do This

I was experimenting with ARC Speech Recognition and found something that surprised me. Others I am sure have noticed this.... Speech Recognition still works without the EZ-B hooked up ! I was using the PlayAudio() function where it looks up an mp3 file on your computer and plays it. ARC was still open and Speech Recognition continued to work even...
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Ok So I Have A Ez-B V4 Wi-Fi Robot Controller

Now some questions arise that are most likely basic 1. Need a power adapter. Did not see one in the power section 2. Where do you connect to program the unit, do not see a usb port
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How Do I Change The Code?

Hello! I've recently dug into the platform to power an AR Drone 2.0 I've worked with various methods trying to get autonomous flight (ROS, python, etc..) and had little luch. ARC is great, with the object detection. Now, what I want to do is: Modify the code and how the drone reacts to input, ie: instead of moving towards recognized object, I want...
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Roborealm Now Supports Neato Xv Lidar

Roborealm Now Supports Neato Xv Lidar

The fine folks at RoboRealm (Steven) has incorporated the XV-11 LIDAR into RoboRealm. This is good news as he is much better with graphics than I...
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Reading And Using Servo Values In Tracking

Hello, I have two cameras mounted on servos. They are set it up in tracking color mode (red). I have an 10 foot square area. The cameras are mounted in two locations (5 feet from a corner), 90 degrees from each other, against the outside wall . While tracking, I want to read the values the servos are at, and display the value. I know I can only...
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Password And Login Retrieve

Password And Login Retrieve

few weeks ago my hard drive went bad.so they had to instal a new one , and reinstall win 7.is there a program for retrieve a login name and password, from a web...
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Making A Robot Bear. Need Help

Hi guys! I have successfully created a robot bear, but I am having some problems. 1. He doesn't listen to voice commands 2. When he talks, the servo will not stop after he is done. It is a 360 degree servo, and I have tried to get him to talk through scripts and the talk servo. He successful starts moving his mouth, but it will not stop when the...
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Servo (Stop) / Servo Stop - How To Stop A Servo At A Specific Adc Value

Servo (Stop) / Servo Stop - How To Stop A Servo At A Specific Adc Value

Hello, i have one ( i hope easy) question. i have a pressure sensor. Work fine...
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Defective Servo Out Of The Box -- Discussion Forum Post Request By Warranty Form

Hi everyone, I have a new JD Robot! I'll tread lightly here because I'm in the same sort of chicken and egg situation as in this thread: https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/8137 I went to the warranty support form that requests that I provide a URL from the discussion form in order to get warranty support. When I try to submit the form, it...
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3D Printers, Worth Buying A Cubify?

I'm on a tight budge, is spending $300 for Cubify 2nd Gen to build parts for my robot worth it? I read the reviews, it's not the greatest and the cartridge are expensive. But I just want to build a few small parts for now. Thanks, Aliusa
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Brushed Esc And Servo Question

Hello, New to the EZB. Finally started it up. Two questions: Q1. Got a couple servos moving. I have a continuous rotation servo It seems to have a significant delay when stopping. Is that normal? Q2. I got one of these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/221934520621?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT It is not turning the motor....