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Omron HVC-P plugin for ARC (onboard computer). This is used in Rafiki.

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Getservo() Explanation

So I wrote a code to assist in obstacle avoidance when Im driving my robot, but it doesnt work, so I tried a couple of similar codes in a smaller version to find the culprit. Code #1 below only results in my sensor servo jittering. Code #2 works, but doesnt give me what I need, which is the exact location of the servo so I can know in what...
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Rgb Animator

I have the 18 RGB LED PCB from the DIY section of the store. Its easy to operate via the RGB Animator, but I would like to write a script to use on my mobile app. Ive looked through the forum but can not find any code examples. Can anyone point me in the direction of a snipet of code showing how to activate the 18 RGB LED PCB. Thanks
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Calculating Number Of Days Between 2 Dates

Has anyone a piece of script code that will calculate how many days have past since the current date? I need to do the calculation, but I believe the dates are alphanumeric and not numeric and cant figure it out.
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How To See Instructional Videos ?My Country Prohibits Youtube And Facebook

How To See Instructional Videos ?My Country Prohibits Youtube And Facebook

Hello,all. My Country prohibits users access to networking features...
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Building A Calendar

Can anyone provide me an example of a table of dates, that would reside on the computer and then be checked by an a script to check if the date has an appointment or event. I would like to set it up so my robot checks the table daily for events and reminds me. Any thoughts or examples
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Roboquad With Ezb V4?

Roboquad With Ezb V4?

I just bought another EZB V4 with the idea of integrating it on to my RoboQuad. I am very disappointed to learn that this is not compatible with the EZB V4. I have purchased two...
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Wow Wee Roboquad Ez - B V4

Hey robot fans.. Just purchased a Roboquad for $20 what a bargain(without remote). Have not cracked it open yet to see what PCB it is using. Was wondering before I do though is the EZ-b V4 board compatible? Also I have read a few threads where people have different versions of the PCB the Video instructions posted does not relate to those...
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Interactive Air-Powered Robot Arm By Disney

Interactive Air-Powered Robot Arm By Disney

Found these interesting videos to share. Maybe it will spark some creative robot projects. Air-Powered arm link
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Noise From Six On Hardwood Floor - Any Ideas ?

Noise From Six On Hardwood Floor - Any Ideas ?

Having the Six move around on a hardwood floor is quite noisy. Im pretty sure the neighbor one floor down is going to kill me...
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Anyone Have Experience With Saleae Logic Analyzers?

I am in the market for a logic analyzer. Has anyone ever used the Saleae Logic Analyzers? Their website
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Pictures On Showcase Gallery

Pictures on Showcase Gallery I agree with Dave (pictures from members can add interaction) and Alan (added pictures should not show at the top in Project Showcase). A similar situation occurred on my grandsons post of his robot. Someone added a cool picture of the robot they built with their grandson. It was great interaction between EZ Robot...
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Twitter Messages

I noticed something interesting while testing the Twitter function. If my message to Tweet is the same as something I previously Tweeted, such as This is a test. I received an error stating: System.Exception If I change the message by one character, the message would Tweet out. My guess is this is by design so ARC does not SPAM out messages? If it...