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Recommendations For 12 Volt Rechargeable Battery

Would anyone care to recommend a 12 volt rechargeable battery system? I plan on using at least two: one to power a 12 volt Dewert and actuator and another to power two 12 volt actuators and a 12 volt servo. The load will be quite low (no locomotion). The systems will be controlled by two separate EZ boards. Thanks, Daniel
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Board To Sell

I would like to know when you guys teram board to sell. I'm looking forward to buy ...
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New 'Kids Arrived!

New 'Kids Arrived!

A couple of new "kids" arrived today to add to the Lumpy family. Going to try bleach/whiten the Verbot up a little.
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Ez-B Versus Arduino

This maybe a taboo subject but I'm trying to make a case for purchasing EZ-B instead of the Arduino for a small scale childrens introduction to robotics. I suggested the EZ-B but have been met with resistance from others who have used the Arduino. Has anyone ever had a similar situation? If so, what "selling" points did you use to...
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Servo Wire Gage Over Distance?

Hello All I've searched the forum but couldn't really confirm my question. What gage wire would I use to extend my EZ servos? I read that the farther the distance the heavier the gage should be. I'm looking to extend at least a few feet, perhaps 3 to 4 at most. Thanks, Daniel
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Omnibot

Looking for an Omnibot? I found this mint condition model online... www.trademe.co.nz/toys-models/radio-control/robots/auction-619723322.htm (This is just FYI.... I am not associated with this in any other way.)
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Robotic Arm For My Terra Nova Rover

Robotic Arm For My Terra Nova Rover

Hi guys for my project I'm building a Terra Nova rover based on the curiosity rover that is currently on Mars and I wan't my rover to have a robotic...
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The Terra Nova Project

Hello I am working with willgame2 on the Terra nova project and would like to get help from anyone willing
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Dog Robot

Dog Robot

i was watching some videos and i came across this robot called the dog robot. using some ultrasonic beacon's to know were to go here is the link to know how to make them. so i had this question, can...
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Question On H-Bridge Power

*Note: If you are not supplying +5 to the Motor Controller, then the switch needs to be Pressed Down question, is it better to get power from battery running motors or ez-b? less wires... question two, turn ez-b on first or battery running motors? thanks in advance for answering. j
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Radar Hookup Question

Radar Hookup Question

UncleMike here again; I am having a problem (yes I read the post by angpal59, and have not found any other posts relative to this ) getting a signal from my ping unit. I have...
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Wireless Usb

I want to connect a Kinect to JAC but I don't have an on board laptop or ITX. I was wondering if anyone knows of a wireless USB adapter that I can plug in the reciever to on the Kinect to the robot and the transmitter to the laptop. Or any other suggestion wou;ld be great.