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Webots Implement To ARC

Webots Implement To ARC

Dear dj I'm not sure if ARC has a 3d map genetator for programmable task because I haven't got to use the ARC software, but if not i would like to know if webots software can...
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Pre Order Time

Pre Order Time

DJ or any EZroboteer .....can you say how much longer it will be before the Inverted Pendulum and all the other stuff that's still on pre order status are going to be available to shop.
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Ezb Is On The Way

Well, I finally did it. I've ordered my first V4 (the dev kit, went thru Robotshop to get it) and it shipped out yesterday. Should be here in a few days, can't wait. Look forward to seeing what I can do with it.
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Manuel

Manuel

I have a problem with six robot. it connects to the computer properly through wifi ( EZ -B V4 022E ) but the connections in the ez -builder version 2015.03.30.00 a window appears with the following text me:...
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Turnigy Fabrikator 3D Printer

Has any one looked at this 3d printer or ordered from HobbyKing? Turnigy 3d printer
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Multicolor

Multicolor

i see in the camera two kinds off querres purple one and a black one. is this correct?
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Speech Recognition In Spanish

Speech Recognition In Spanish

I have complications with the Speech Recognition. I can get enabled and disabled the speech recognition with me voice but the orders ignore me . I am using...
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How Much Memory Needed For ARC On Acer W3

How much memory is needed to run ARC on a ACER W3? Do I need the 64GB or will it run ok with 32GB? There are some good deals on the 32GB models.
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Powering Multiple 5V Regulators Off A Single Port

Just a quick question. So the ground and positive pins on a digital port supply voltage/current directly from the battery/power supply connected to the EZ-B. So I'm wondering (to save on number of ports used), how many regulators can I safely run, in paralelle, off one port (single ground and positive pin)? I'm assuming running off three or four...
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Store Pricing

has the price really dropped that much from $69 which I payed two weeks ago to $29 today https://synthiam.com/Shop/AccessoriesDetails.aspx?prevCat=104&productNumber=1501 Hexapod Body (includes battery) 1 0.1020 kg $69.00 $69.00
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Turning Digital Ports On/Off With Speech?

Hello all When I'm using a movement panel the digital ports work (using "set digital" to verify, it turns red when off and green when it's on) but somehow when I try to use speech control to turn the same port on, it doesn't work. Can someone test this for me, or is this a possible bug? Thanks all.
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Inmoov Builders ( Servos )

Hi InMoov Builders, Did you guys use the 2x Hitec HS805BB servos for the Head 4 axis, or is there any equivalents servos of the same size, the Hitec ones seem very expensive in the UK? Chris.