Robot Building Questions

Need Help With Key Command.

I want to be able to press a button lets say "Z" and once pressed and released I want a servo to go to a certain point and then return back to where it started. I know how to make it go there while I keep a button pressed and return once I release the button. But I need it to go there and then return with only a tap of the key. Does this...

How About Python Support? Or A Low Level Api So We Can Write With Our Own Open

Do you know what code drives the Curiosity Rover on Mars ? Python It would really be cool if you support the Python language... or at least release a low level API so I can write my own library. I'm looking for a spy tank to start hacking.

Is There A Way To Adjust The Top Menus

On my monitor , it covers about a fifth of the screen and wastes a lot of space. It also covers the top of the windows so I cannot move them down. It is pretty, but I personally would like it smaller so I can get some work done. it gets frustrating to me. Just need to know if there is a way out of this. Thanks,

Not Able To Update Over Usb Serial

I'm trying to update the firmware of the EZ-B inside my robot. It's connected to the PC over a USB-Serial converter. Every time it just hangs at "Uploaded". However, when I switch to the bluetooth module, it works fine. Any reason why?

Dj Sures Omnibot 2000

Hoping someone can help me with this.I'm currently assembling parts to build my own and had some questions. 1. in the showcase it calls for a motor controller. Do I need 1 or 2 of these? I've read different thoughts on the subject. I plan to use Omnibots original drive train system for now. 2. What kind of motor controller? Looking around it seems...

Knex-Mech-Warrior-Mad-Cat Project Anyone

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knex-Mech-Warrior-Mad-Cat-14140-Collectible-/130981615957?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 mad cat project anyone... j

Roomba Tutorial Clarification

I have a Roomba model 4210 discovery that do used in the tutorial. Do I only need to apply power and it comes on ordo iI need to press a button each time to prepare for a connection to ezb. If I must press a button each time I can't see the Roomba being a useful base for beer robot unless just use the motors and case and remove everything else. Can...

Android And Ios

I was wondering if it as possible to write programs with the SDK for use directly on an I phone, ipod etc or android device. so the device connects to the robot directly and doesn't use a pc at all

Nkh Robot Revolution Documentary

I guess we aren't the only ones recognizing that we have a Revolution on our hands! We are definitely in the age of practical Robotics, it's awesome to see more development across the globe on humanoid robotics. Maybe some good can still come out of such horrible disasters such as the Fukushima Daiichi plant. I'm really excited to see what the...