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Neopixel Ring by CochranRobotics
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Neopixel Ring

ARC UI for onboard computers to control NeoPixel rings via serial: test/run patterns, preview and copy Arduino serial commands, includes sample code.

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Robot By Hoolagen1

WALL-E head with EZ-B, multi-servo neck, eyes and arms with eye twitch; chest plate opens to reveal the EZ-B logo

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Seems Sometime Site Is Slow

Lately Only, sometimes slow. And, a lot of missing links. Page not found, etc. Not the way it used to be Lightning fast. I am running at 100mps and my speed tests show it. I figure that there was a problem and you are working on it. This is not a complaint. Also, this does not require an answer. It was just so you would know.
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How Can I Possibly Recognize Shape?

how can i recognize shape like cube, cylinder and ball... is there a function in ez-script for shape recognition? or i need to program it like in SDK: C++ and C#... if not, do i need to use any third party hardware/software for shape recognition and integrate to EZB4? i just want to make it clear...
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New 3D Printer & Relatively Cheap?

Hello guys. I'm kinda new to the whole 3D printing thing, however after searching on the webs what kinda models exist for what prices, this one kinda stood out. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/craftbot-3d-printer Do you think its worth investing in it? :O
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Remote Control Lawnmower

Does anyone have experience in building a remote control or robotic lawnmower?
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Solder Wire On Ez-B4

is it possible to solder a wire on to the backside off connectors off the speaker. am asking cause i dont want to ruing the ez-b4. i dont want to make a hole,just put a led behind the mouth.
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The Right To Bear (Chimp) Arms

i found this motorized toy in a thrift store for $3. i think the arm assembly could be very useful for a future project (like the mini b-9 lost in space robot project i am contemplating). The toy is a hasbro furreal chimp. I imagine all you would need to do is some dissasembly and replacing the motor with a servo. the animation of the arms lends...
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Multi Material And Multiple Tool Head 3D Printer

3D Printer Zmorph has a set of replaceable printheads. You can print out materials such as PLA, ABS, Nylon, ceramics, chocolate and cake or use it for engraving, laser cutting, 5-axis milling or driving the photo camera shutter ZMorph personal fabricator - 3D printer, milling machine, cartesian bot and more - all in one!...
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Anyone Own/Use A Robotic Lawnmower?

Toying with the idea of getting a basic model (something like a Robomow rm510)...For one, I like my Roomba cleaning my house, 2) kinda' getting a little lazy now, and 3) well, I just like robots in general.... Any comments, caveats or advice from anyone who has any experience with them? Yes, I do realize I could build one as well... just an...
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Z430 Watsh

is this watsh still useble in ARC? z430
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Ezb Version Reports Invalid Version

Ezb Version Reports Invalid Version

I get a message that i have wrong ezb version when trying to connect to my project for ezb3.;;Here is the debug message..... 7/14/2014 2:43 PM -...
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Asking About Shipping

hi! anyone here from the Philippines tried to purchase from EZ-store? how long your order arrive after purchase? or someone knows a store here in Asia selling EZ-robot parts/accesories...
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Ez Robot Is Now Hiring Kids

Ez Robot Is Now Hiring Kids

Finally a use for those big coloured balls... I though DJ was hanging onto them in case Wall-e got really near sighted....