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Send web-triggered IFTTT events from ARC/EZ-B: configure Maker Webhooks key and trigger applets to control SmartThings, WeMo and other services.

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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. I'm 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 grandson's 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...
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Ez Robot - Project Showcase Structure Change Request

There has been some issues brought up lately. The problem is that sometimes when someone other then the OP of the Project Showcase up loads an image or Video that image takes the place of the OP's Showcase Displayed image. This is the one that displays as a thumbnail next to the thread in the forum. One of the solutions bouncing around is stop the...
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Brand New Six Hexapod Stops Working

Hello, I just got a Six Hexapod a couple of days ago. Everything worked fine for the first 2-3 days, recharged the robot when i heard the battery reminder (after waiting a while for the battery), etc. wifi, remote control, etc. was all working nice and everything. The other day is was shooting a video and the robot's moves were jerky. The motors...
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Robot 101

Robot 101

Hello I am a Tool&Die Maker by trade, evolved to C.N.C. Cutter Path Developer. Going to be retiring soon and I want to build my first robot. Would like to know about programmable software. It would...
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Cannot Connect To Cloud

I am trying to connect to the EZ cloud but the warning says the server is interrupted. I am logged in under stewart.barry but am unable to log into the cloud. Any thoughts on how to solve this?