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ARC

Not knowing the history of ARC, is there any chance that in the future there could be an OS10 version so one could use a MacBook Pro to run the software? The hardware of the MacBook , in my opinion, is vastly superior.
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Help Using A Ping Sensor And Roomba's Cleaning Mode

Hey guys. I need a little help as the title suggests. I've been trying to have a ultrasonic sensor checking for obstacles while a Roomba is in cleaning mode, the idea being that the body of the robot doesn't hit the top of a chair or table where on its own, a Roomba would go under it as it knows it's own height, but with a robot body on top of it,...
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Ezrobot V3 Stays On After You Unplug It From The Power

Any thoughts on that? It seems it is getting power from some of the DATA lines maybe. Tell me what YOU think. Thanks! Mel
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Question About Sponsering And Supporting Builders

Question About Sponsering And Supporting Builders

I contacted DJ Sures about this subject and he suggested that I post a thread here. My name is Jamie Young and with the...
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Right Shoulder Servo Burn Out

Hi just got my JD today and following build and cal tried a few sit up and stand moves, after several goes smoke from shoulder. Result is servo overheated and locked. Reading back I have seen comment on tight movement and did notice that both shoulders are a lot tighter that other joints. Have now asked shop in uk to send new servo but would like...
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Developer Kit

Hello. In order details you say "Price does not include destination country import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees". Is this for UK also? Thanks
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C# Visual Studio 2013, Tutorial 1 - Modified Servo

Hello I wanted to program my robot in C Sharp and downloaded the sample codes. In "Tutorial 1 - Modified Servo" there is a "Connect Button" for "COM3". But I have my JD-Robot connected over Wi-Fi. If i press connect there is an error. How can I connect my Robot over COM3 or how can i change the Button to connect it...
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Independent Control Of Roli Arms An Hands With Ms Joystick

Independent Control Of Roli Arms An Hands With Ms Joystick

Rather than moving frame by frame for positioning of Roli's arms, I want to be able to control the arms...
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Auto Position Question

Can anyone help me please, I maybe being dumb but I cannot find a way to permanently change the delay in Auto Position it always reverts back to 25 which is infuriating as my smart (Bosch) servos do not like this delay and I have to reset it back to 0 every time I use it (click on the cog icon). DJ, is there any way I can set the delay to 0...
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New Email

PLEASE UPDATE MY EMAIL DETAILS Name Paul Perkins User name paul2d3d OLD email [email protected] NEW EMAIL [email protected] Thanks Paul
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Some Of Us Still Read Books

I think the title speaks for itself... ;-) Not all of us are kids with the diminished attention span induced by video games. Would be nice to have written documentation along with videos. BTW...I've written a couple point-here-click-there books, also grad student in computer science program. Say I was to write a book, more programming focused than...
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Power Up Failed ?

Power Up Failed ?

Hi all, I received my DIY kit yesterday. Following the video I wanted to power up the EZB. Connected the red wire to +, black wire to -, inserted 6 rechargeable batteries (they have...