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Project Backup-Question

hi @ all, when I save a project and open it again, there is a problem: 1. the camera grid is in a wrong position, not in the default position. 2. the blinkM window is reseted and I think a lot of more current settings are not saving. its a lot work to change all settings after I open my project regards Marty
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Lifelike

I am always trying to make my robot more lifelike and I got an idea that I could make him look anywhere that he sees motion but I don't know how to do it do you guys and gals. -what do you think made robots lifelike and what you could do with your robot. leave them below.
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Newbee Question: Power With Lipo

Newbee Question: Power With Lipo

Hey guys ;-) Yesterday, I've ordered one EZ-B v4 (standalone) for my robot-project. At the same time I've ordered one LiPo Battery (7,4V-/1300mAh). But I...
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Rgb Array Sensor Seperation

So I just got my robots head and neck in yesterday and noticed that it didn't come with any LEDs bummer, but then I was like o well why use crappy standard LEDs when I can just use the Rgb array sensor instead to give omega more personality, but I stop to think, wait the sensor is to short to reach both eye openings, so I am wondering can the Rgb...
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Red Button In Auto Position

Red Button In Auto Position

Hi guys, I just updated my ARC recently and noticed a red button in my auto-position window. It's a great tool but what is it called? And how do I implement in my...
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Lsd For Synthiam

Hello,I have the screen of the cell phone htc one x , you can connect it to the ez-robot and how?
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Backside Servo

Backside Servo

is it possible to set this servo also whit the front forwarts. i see all servo are clockwise placed.
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Help With An If Script For Motor Control

Help With An If Script For Motor Control

I need a little help with a script. Originally I had a script on the mobile interface where if I pressed a button, the motors would drive...
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Wii Remote Accelerometer Data

Wii Remote Accelerometer Data

Hi everyone! I have been using the ARC together with JD and a WiiMote for a while now and have been enjoying it immensely. I was wondering if there is a way to...
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Jd -> Next Version Request List

Would like to make a list of changes/modifications and features requests: As people reply, I will update this post: 1) Make taller. 2) Wire cleanup. 3) Smaller feet. 4)
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Surface Pro 3 And Ezb

Just checking if anyone here is running a Surface Pro 3 and the EZB v4? I've really like the touch screen and small Ipad form, but not sure if if the Os (i think 8.1 ) and the CPU are strong enough to run ARC and deliver on the load. Anyone see any drawbacks with using this computer/tablet?
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Green Light Not Coming On On The Charger, But Robot Saying Battery Is Low

The red light is on but the green light is not when I connect to the charger to the roli battery, but when I turn the robot on it says its battery is low.