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EZ-SLAM by Synthiam
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Creates a map in a global variable; proof-of-concept SLAM visualizer (very experimental).

17 Servo Biped (formerly Robonova) by kleinjd
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16 Hitec HSR-8498NB servos on dual external boards plus a 17th camera servo; 0.38A @6V draw, 1500mAh NiMH per foot and EZB aux power.

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Credit Card Information

Credit Card Information

Whenever I get to the credit card information and try to fill it in, the page immediatley takes me to a new page and I can't fill anything in. stress
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Power Supplies

Power Supplies

I am planning to use three separate 12 volt power supplies in the upper section central support system (CSS) in my B9 Robot. One power supply for the neon and lighting, one for the bubble...
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Has Anyone Built A Robot Base Out Of Carbon Fiber?

I am looking to start the mobile base of my InMoov. There are a huge number of different materials available to use. I am contemplating Carbon Fiber and Aluminum. Does anyone have experience with these two materials that would be willing to give some pointers (mainly on the carbon fiber end)? I think my base will be either 18"x18" or...
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Blue Smoke?

Blue Smoke?

Blue smoke? After working with EZ Robot servos for 3 years, I finally saw smoke, although it looked white. The magic was how fast it developed. I found the problem, and it was me! The manual...
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Robot Wont Move

I have my robot all hocked up..... but it is not moving. any suggestions on how to get it moving? thank you marsboy18
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Chappie : Most Out Of This World Movie

Chappie : Most Out Of This World Movie

Chappie is the all time greatest sci-fi movie I've seen. Chappie and automata have shown me that nothing is impossible, it is only impossible if...
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Jd Seems Like It's Not Receiving Data From ARC

Problem and Steps: After successfully wiring & assembling JD, I turned him on. Then I connected to his SSID through my windows computer. I started the ARC, and selected to use the JD example project. The windows appeared, and the video one showed a live stream of his camera. All of his physical servos immediately turned 90 degrees, so he could...
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Backwards Or Is It Just Me

So I have my JD assembled and sort of running, as I was working on the walking frames I noticed something odd. When I have the edit frames window open and I am looking at the assembled JD in the front view. The servos on the left, that would be my left as I am facing the JD are moving opposite in direction from the servos on the right. So for...
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Indoor Navigation System And Ezb Camera ?

Any updates on the indoor navigation system, camera and beacon system? There was discussion it was in the works. Just curious. Ron
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Comparing Time

I'm having a headache trying to comparing time. I have a variable $CustomerTime . It holds the last time motion was detected in the customer area. My plan is to have my robot look like he has fallen asleep. So I have the current time $time being stuffed into $CustomerTime each time motion is detected. So I want the robot to go to sleep when there...
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Win A $400 Ez-Robot Roli Rover Robot Kit

Robotics Trends has partnered with EZ-Robot to give away an EZ-Robot Roli Rover Robot Kit - a $400 value. The United States needs to get more kids involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Fifteen percent of current job openings in the country are in the tech field, but only 16 percent of high school seniors are...
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Web Cam

Can I connect an ordinary Web camera to direct to the ez robot