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Variable $Mmay,Mmaz, Or Mmax Not Defined ?

In the MMA7544 window if wrote balance script with (if )statement example: if ($mmay>90) press run script it stops here saying Variable $mmay not defined Whats really weird is that the whole script ran fine till I saved my file and reopened it an hour later. This is a bug right? this is latest version software 3/7
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Thinking Of Selling Ez-Robot

Well, thought the kids would enjoy the robot(JD) more but they don't. We all put it together and did some exercises with it and now they don't even ask doing anything with it. So I may sell it if someone is interested. Still mint condition and original box/packaging. Extra battery to. If anyone is interested let me know? Also if I sell it locally,...
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High Torque Servos

High Torque Servos

Has anybody here tried these out? I'm experimenting with different configs and different gear motors that i can use as servos...is this a good option? High Power High Torque Robot...
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Charging

Charging

We're holding a robotics camp at our school. We left the battery charging overnight and the charger lights were off when we arrived this morning. JD still tells us that the battery is low. What could have...
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Ezb Can Figure Out What Side Sound Is Coming From

Ezb Can Figure Out What Side Sound Is Coming From

I used two DFB Robot sound sensors to give EZB sound localization. These are analog sensors and I tweaked the RX analog...
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Video Overlay Display. Hidden Feature?

Video Overlay Display. Hidden Feature?

Has anyone else discovered the video overlays in the camera control? I just discovered this and I haven't seen a topic on it so I thought I...
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Security Robot On Tv

Security Robot On Tv

Just a bit of fun. I just saw something I wanted to share with you guys. I just watched an episode of one of my all time favourite TV shows "MacGyver", and I remembered...
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Jd Mouth Led

well i finally got the guts to try to solder on the ezbv4 i solder a mouth led straight on the ezb. use a bride led
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Is There A Tool Similar To The Mobile Interface Builder For The Windows Version

Does ARC have a tool similar to the Mobile Interface Builder? I would like to customize the way the controls look on my Windows computer, if it can be done easily...for example to change the look of the H-bridge arrow keys. Thx.
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Running A Led Of Port D6

Running A Led Of Port D6

Hey guys. I have a couple of general questions regards running LED's off a digital port. 1. I hooked up a 3V LED to the signal and ground pins on D6 on my v4 earlier today,...
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3D Design Software

Can the group recommend 3D design software that is relatively easy to use and will allow me to take .stl files like those of the EZ-Bits and modify them? I'd prefer free software or something with a free trial so I can experience it before paying retail price. Does everyone just use the software that comes with their printers or is there a must...
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Graphics Overlay On Camera Control

Is it possible to draw simple graphics (lines, circles and text) overlayed on the video image from the live camera using scripting commands? Do I need to use high-level language? If so are there examples? Thx.