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Ping Sensor Help
I am having a problem with the ping sensor. I have the sensor hooked up to D8 and D9. I have servos and an H Bridge connected but not doing anything with them. I am using the ping distance control to view the result and they seem very unstable. With a stationary target the reading are bounce between 16 to 18 (which is probably an accurate value and...
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glenrswanson |
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Hello, Newbie From Leeds
Hi there, Really just an introduction, as my printer has not arrived. (I go to pick it up in an hour or so, so quite excited) I have however, thought it would be a good idea to join a 3d printing forum as I have never done this myself. All previous rapid prototyping has been done by professionals..... So, I am getting a Makerbot 1(Clone) dual...
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PhilW |
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Help With Sensor
Hello such, anyone have an example of how to work the sensor programmed in C# or is in any SDK sample? I hope your help. regards
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Rich |
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Common Ground And Pololu H Bridge
Morning All So I'm using a Pololu H bridge (VNH2Sp30) to control a 12 volt motor and having trouble with my common ground. I ran a connection from the...
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jstarne1 |
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Assigning Scripts To Wii Mote Buttons
any one have any practice adding up and down scripts to wii mote buttons? I so far have only been able to add one function. I am unsure if there is a command in the scripts or if I can add my script to key controls. Any advice would be appreciated. What I am trying to do is to make buttons 1 and 2 on the wii mote make my arms go up and when I...
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Rich |
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Techno's Got A Rad!
I got a rad for my birthday today! I've got a whole plan laid out and I almost have enough cash to pay for the stuff I need. I can't wait to start working on him! Edit:(this is an...
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RR333 |
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New Contollers - Need A New Laptop
OK, I'm starting to get the stuff together that I will need to start working on B9Greg's new control system. His present laptop is running Windows 98 - What should I be looking for to use with EZ robot software and running B9Greg at conventions? Thanks! Greg
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Rich |
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Interfacing 5V Peripherals Like Ping Sensors To The New Ezb4
A couple of weeks a go DJ mentioned in a post that a 5V adapter (For common 5V sensors like the ping...
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MovieMaker |
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5V Servos And Ezb4 5V Regulator
Hi all been here some time doing listening not speaking and cant wait for my ezb4 to arrive. I have built a full size R2 and have all the dome servos in place ready to install my ezb problem I have is will the board power the servos at 5v or will I need the in line regulator fitting. It is tight for space now and I just hope I can fit it all in....
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MovieMaker |
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B9 Robot And H Bridges
Hello All So I'm a total novice at electronics and am on a steep learning curve so bear with me :-) I'm using EZ-Robot to control my B9 and have a question about H-Bridges. EZ...
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Mulberry |
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Waiting, Waiting & Waiting.
Eagerly awaiting for the results of the lucky draw...
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pranav |
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Missing Control After Update
I thought that the multi-servo control was under the servo control group. After I updated I don't seem to find it. ----- Ah I think I see why. Relative servo can do the same thing.
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Troy |