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Ez-B V3 Question

Last night I broke open my ez-robot kit that is older than the one you can purchase now. When I started my old version of ARC it said I needed to update the software. I updated to the latest version. I then tried to connect to the ez-b board and it said I needed to update the firmware. I did this as well. Now when I connect it, it works great but...
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Perfect Platform For Big Robots

Perfect Platform For Big Robots

Found this when I was at Toys R' Us with my daughter... Fake Segway for kids. 12V. Only $200. Dareway
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How Do I Make My Wall-E Wave?

How Do I Make My Wall-E Wave?

Hi guys can you help me to make my wall-e wave? I have one servo connected to his hand, and I want that servo to move up and down with one command can any body...
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Two Wire Servo

Two Wire Servo

Evening All Electronics novice here :-) I'm attempting to connect a two wire servo (need more torque) to EZ. Is this possible? Thanks, D.Scott
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Little Bit Of Inspiration

Little Bit Of Inspiration

This you tube video got me back into robotics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=319eVBIYfec
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How To Make A Wide Angle Ir Non Contact Bumper

How To Make A Wide Angle Ir Non Contact Bumper

I designed a wide angle IR (non contact) bumper for robots a while back but never used it. It may be useful to the folks here on...
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Just A Bit O' Fun

Just A Bit O' Fun

in the red corner XLR 1 and in the blue corner altair EZ:2 with Doombot as referee
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Using Ezb 3 With An H-Bridge

Well, I sold a lot of stuff and I think I will almost get my Pepper robot. But, I did not move the EZB 3 nor the RAD base. So, I had some 4 wire H-bridges laying around and figured I would try to get a little bit of fun going. Well, I wired everything up and when I hit the control panel, when I say forward it would turn to the right and backwards...
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Lots And Lots Of Questions

Lots And Lots Of Questions

I have a some questions and that was one of them. -Can I make my robot do something if it sees a curtain movement or thing? -do I always have to execute the movements...
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Noisy Camera

Noisy Camera

When I start the camera of my Roli, it produces some noise (rattling), when I stop it the noise disappears. Are there any movable parts inside the camera bit? What could be wrong? Also the camera...
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Need Warning In Tutorial About Running On Ac Through Charger

The tutorials need to highlight NOT running on the charger. Apparently it can damage your batteries?! If this is correct, you should make it very clear. I understood the importance of not discharging the batteries too far. It seemed obvious to me to just do my work with it plugged into the charger, but several of the threads indicate that it could...
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How Do You Control Ez-B From Iphone?

How do you control ez-b from the iphone? I don't really know how. confused