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Sphero - Default Bluetooth Connection Pin

Found out recently that the default Bluetooth Connection Pin for all Sphero's to connect to a computer's Bluetooth is: 1234. Tested on V1 and V2 Sphero versions. When you initially make the connection from the Sphero to the computer's bluetooth, you can choose NO PAIRING CODE, similiar to the Wii connection. When you try to connect in ARC using the...
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Vuzix Questions

Hey everyone, I am trying to get my Vuzix Headset working with my EZ Robot. I have my vuzix headset on and working, but from my ARC when I press Connect on the Vuzix module I get the following error: Vuzix Open Error: System.ApplicationException: Could not connect to VR920: 55 at EZ_B.Vuzix.Open() Any advice? Thank you confused
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Sabertooth Troubles

Sabertooth Troubles

Hi guys, I am currently trying to use a sabertooth 2x32 but am unable to get it to work and think it might be related the the DIP switches? just for background: -I have updated to...
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Visual C# And The Movement Of My Jd

Hi all, i want to walk my JD with C# program. I know that you can export the Action and frames from Auto Position, but whats with the Servo Profiles. I dont think that it exports the servo positions with the actual servo profile. How did you control your JD with C#, or are there any ideas? confused Thanks
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Ez Gauge Plugin Is In Development

Ez Gauge Plugin Is In Development

I'm digging this plugin stuff!
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Combining Different Ez Boards

I searched the forum but didn't see an answer to my question. Can EZ 3 and EZ 4 boards be used together in a project if both are updated with the latest software? Thanks, D. Scott
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Ezb Sound Break Out :(

Ezb Sound Break Out

I am a little bummed as I've had a cuple failures trying to set up my B9 with two EZB v4s... I installed the first one in the lower half and was able to successfully connect to it to...
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Ezb5 Coming?

Ezb5 Coming?

EDIT False alarm or?...as you were... EDIT AGAIN I was right a V5 is in development....:) @DJ, you forgot to mention this little addition in the release notes of the OCT 31st ARC update.... Maybe...
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Cosmetic Change

Cosmetic Change

i wanna have that legs of six desame is as the right side. what is the degree then?and need i to change anything els. its pure cosmetic
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Multiple Ez Networks Appearing

This is related to a previous question but that seems to have disappeared from the forum (it has been a few weeks). Anyway :-) I'm showing multiple networks when I attempt to connect to my boards: EZ B V4-2A EZ B V4-0F It seems like one board will only work with one network. The other board with the other. I would think there should only be a...
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Ping Richard R Sabertooth And Kangaroo

Hey Richard R, a long time ago you sent me a link for the motors and wheels that you and BHouston use. my question is can a sabertooth and kangaroo operate this motor or do I need a pots or some sort of encoder for it to work. thank you
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Hmc5883l Triple Axis Magnetometer Help

Hi So finally I got may HMC5883L Triple Axis Magnetometer through. But I can't seem to get it working and there doesn't seem to be any reference to it only a dual axis one. All connections were obvious so I know they are right. It's connected to the 3.3v not 5v. I can't say much more than that. I tried using the dual axis options but it only...