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Ez-Bits Parts- Only Availalble From China?

I started to take this issue through "Contact Us" but it really doesn't fit any of the categories there. When I ordered my Roli I ordered it with the EZ-Bits RGB LED Array and the Ultrasonic Distance sensor. I really didn't consider that every connection on them was going to be female and every connector on the Roli body was also going to...
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Setting Max Speed For H-Bridge Motors

Hi there. So, I have 2 drive motors running through a L298 H-bridge. I have set these up with a "H-bridge with speed control" movement panel and all is working well, but here's where I need a little guidance. At the moment the motors are controlled via joystick 1. I have the variable speed box checked and the sensitivity set right down to...
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Hero 1 Parts

Hi all I didn't think I'd be gone for long after selling my EZ v3 and toys. Right now I'm implementing Arduino's on the farm to monitor and run the greenhouse. I just ordered a v4 kit and am going to put it on an old Hero 1 Chassis. Would anybody be interested in the old guts that came out of the hero? I've got all boards, wiring harness, memory...
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Parts For Your Products?

I have a stripped Left Foot white plastic piece on JD. This piece fits on the Left Ankle Servo & attaches to the Left Foot. This piece has a big hole on one side that swivels on a peg & the other side attaches to the Left Foot Servo. I ordered the whole Left Leg from you to get this piece & Mr. Lin from China I am assuming sent me the...
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Icra 2015

ICRA 2015 Since Seattle isn't too far from ez-robots HQ's, any change of seeing you guys over there ? I hope so ! ICRA 2015
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Introduction.

Introduction.

Well I guess it's time I make my introduction post now my ez-b is on it's way across the Atlantic to me (although going by DHL's tracking site it's coming from China not the US but who cares as...
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Ideas To Not Fall Off A Cliff

Ideas To Not Fall Off A Cliff

So with bots running around in a "free range" fashion, how has everyone approached the falling down the staircase issue or other " off a...
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Roli H-Bridge Isses

Hello, I received my Roli and while the EZB and servos work correctly, the motors do not move. I have checked and re-checked the following: Fuse, ok Wiring per example, ok red light on h-bridge, on switch for h-bridge, down voltage input to the h-bridge, ok (as labeled) pwm slider on, when attempting to move I've followed the other threads and it...
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What Was Your First Robot?

What Was Your First Robot?

While going through a few old photos I stumbled upon one of me with my first robot which I can recall having. And since the forum is largely all been questions about...
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Crashing While Using Ar Drone (1.0) Camera In ARC

Crashing While Using Ar Drone (1.0) Camera In ARC

Hey. Thanks for a great program, but i need some help. I can control my AR DRONE 1.0 from the ARC. BUT, when i add camera...
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R.I.P.  -- Sunshine Robot

R.I.P. -- Sunshine Robot

I finished the Sunshine robot. But, I she just did not turn out the way I wanted her to. I am tired of building robots (for 41years). But, I still have a passion for...
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Pandorabot Control Freezing

Hi guys. I need some advice with the Pandorabots control. My problem is when I try to "talk" to my bot using the text input field (still training speech rec at the moment which is why I'm using the text input), the first one or two inputs are recognised and my bot responds as it should very quickly. But when I try to further speak to my...