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Aimec Robot Does Live Bbc Radio Broadcast

Aimec Robot Does Live Bbc Radio Broadcast

A while back, one of our AIMEC Robots did a live BBC radio broadcast from our home. It got the latest sports news by itself off the...
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Using Imu With Ez Board

Hello there! i was buying this 9dof imu (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensor, so wanted to ask if i can connect it with the ez board? if yes then should it be connected to the i2c or analogue or digital port?
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Curious. . .

Does the software have a simulator? I'd love to start coding pronto, even before I place / receive my order. Anyone know? I think that'd be super cool.
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Round Two

hi all i'm going to give roboting an other go with V4 coz I never got my V3 to work (Bluetooth problem I think) but I have a question or two, does the V3 camera work with V4, does one have mod it in any way thank Ben
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Robotic Servo

Just a quick question. Can you connect a robotic servo into the EZB? Something like the HerkuleX HerkuleX
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Command To Print An Analog Port Value

Need a command to provide the numerical value of an analog port and print it. The need for this is to test a script when decision making to perform a certain task is based on the value of the port at a certain time while an IR sensor is connected to the port.
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ARC Mapping

How can I use ARC to have my robot make a map of my house and then label different rooms of that map. So if it knew it was in and study and I told it to go to the Den it would go there. Or is this even possible with the ARC software?
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The Next Big Thing We Need With Ez-Bits.

I know, you are probably thinking "We just gave them a miracle and they still aren't satisfied." But, seriously, just a suggestion: We now have a simple snap together piece added on to each module. Now, we need a simple three pin electrical part that will send the signal up from the gripper and wrist and elbo and shoulder to the EZB. I...
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Last Post Of The Night, Promise!

Is it possible to buy a AR Parrot Drone? I don't see him on the Shop, and he's super interesting. Goodnight all. Thanks for dealing with my spam on the forums -Jare
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Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers

Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers

"I realize that this is a double post but I just wanted to place this in the Hardware tutorials section so it doesn't get lost in the ocean that is the...
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Hello All

I just realized I have not yet identified myself to the EZ-Robot Community, I apologize. My name is Clint; I am an I.T. Professional and now an amateur Robotics. I have an Omnibot 2000 that my 9 year old son and I are working on to make it fully functional. I what it to have as much movement and personality I can give it, but aside from the color...
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Omnibot 2000 Arm, Wrist, And Claw

I know there are a lot of discussions on the Community about Omnibot Arms. I am just wondering if anyone knows the best servo configuration for the Omnibot's Arm, Wrist, and Claw? I would like to stick to as close to stock as possible. I would appreciate any photos or diagrams you all might have. Thank you.