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Got In The Regulators And Some Were Three And Four Accross.

I finally got in my 44 regulators. I discovered it wasn't forty-four , it was 24. That is two sets of 10s. This will be just the right number. But, have any of you experienced this before. They are layed out and have 3 and 4 regulators on pcs across. So, do I simply snap the PC card like a cookie? or do I have to saw it? They are inked but not...
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Spray Paint Disaster

Spray Paint Disaster

I used a chrome spraypaint to change my robots colour, the one I used is normally used on cars.(I put a primer on first) I did a really good job, let them dry and stored the bits...
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R/C Help

Hi sure this is posted someplace but I can't find it.. When away from the home computer can the commands that are uploaded still run independent? And the rest run from a R/C transmitter? As I understand the system the ez "brain" needs the robot to be near the computer so taking it outside would need a R/C transmitter to do the navigation...
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Ping Roam V1.1.0

Ping Roam V1.1.0

V1.1.2 available on page 3 Taking on board some of the comments made recently regarding autonomous roaming, plus a few improvements I wanted to make I have updated the Ping Roam script...
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12V Dc Motors?

For my upcoming project(no hints, but cardboard is a material) I need 2 12v dc motors to be run off the h-bridge in the store, which means the max motor amperage is 2.5Amps. Size isn't big but the robot will be mid-sized. 5 pounds or so of torque per motor if possible. If it could have a wheel that would be awesome! Anyone who can link me to some...
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Calling A Script From Another Script And Return To The Next Line

Hey eveyone. I have been off working on my summer projects, but been watching the form. So the winter is coming and its time to move back into the lab to play with my robots. I have to knock the rust off the little I know and reread everyone's notes. I have build a little rover bot to run around and chase the cats. I am mostly using it for learning...
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Anyome Else Not Getting Forum Updates

I haven't received any in a while , checked my spam box and there's no ezrobot stuff in there. Any tips to resolve this? Im sure I'm missing replies. Last one received was Oct 24th.
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To Any With 3D Printer

I was just thinking of a new part for Omni2000s. Make a battery door with the EZ-Robot logo and "EZ-B under the hood", or "Powered by EZ-Robot.com" or just an area for status display or fuse panel.
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Omnibot Robot Grippers

Omnibot Robot Grippers

Hi, so I want to make the grippers from my 1980's Omnibot mechanical, does anyone have any experience in doing this with the original grippers? I have a servo & some gears...
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Wifi/Bluetooth Speaker & Mic

Hi, does anybody know if this bluetooth speaker and mic will be compatable with EZ-B? It seems to have good reviews and seems a really good price. Duronic SPB1 Wireless Retro Bluetooth Portable Speaker with Mic for Hands Free for iPhone/iPad/iPod/Samsung S3/Laptop:Amazon:Hi-fi & Speakers...
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5V Regulator Price?

5V Regulator Price?

Right now i'm trying to price out my next purchase. The only thing left is the 5v regulators. How much are they going to cost?
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How To Limit Range Of A Motor

How To Limit Range Of A Motor

Afternoon All So I'm using an H-Bridge and panel to turn the head section of my robot. It works great but I want to limit the range of the revolution. For example...