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ESP32_MPU6050 by Shawn Miller
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ESP32/Arduino EZB firmware with MPU6050 support: provides accelerometer angles and Yaw/Pitch/Roll gimbal servo values for stabilization and scripting

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Stabilize hard-to-balance Mr. ConeHead for dancing, preparing for Take 2.

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Best Source For Servo Extention Cables And Jumpers?

I need to order a bunch of servo extension cables and jumpers. What are the handiest types to order and where is the best place to order them? Should I get the ones with universal connectors?
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Pm355-048-Snc9 Motor And The 2.5 Amp Motor Controller?

I have a few of these motors and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on compatibility with the 2.5 amp motor controller...or any other controller. Here is the data sheet; https://www.nmbtc.com/pm-step-motors/engineering/pdf/Drive-Circuitry-and-Wiring.pdf TIA Wayne
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Engineered Arts, Cornwall Uk

Engineered Arts, Cornwall Uk

Interesting company based in Cornwall that I picked up off a BBC news story They have great projected face systems for their robots
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Maker Faire, San Mateo, Get Together On Saturday

Hi, For all of you that are coming on May 18th to San Mateo, CA for the Maker Faire, let's get together for a beer or something. I think DJ said that he would be there on Saturday, so let's target late Saturday afternoon at the Swingin' Door Pub. Swingin' Door Pub It's located about 1 block from the main entrance of the Maker Faire. The Faire runs...
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What Object Analyzer Was Used At The End Of The Robosapian Video?

Hey my name is Scott. I am new to working with the EZ-Robot and I wanted to use a remote control device that was not natively supported in ARC. I saw the DJ Sures used an object analyzer with the remote to see what pulses were being sent to the Robosapian. Was this anaylser part of the the Ez- Builder? or is it a third party program? If any one has...
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Cover For Ez-B - Any Questions With Signal Loss?

Hello everyone, I just got my EZ-B this week. Super excited to play with it and put it in my new robot I have been working on. I would like to cover the EZ-B board in a plastic case, but I'm wondering how that might affect the bluetooth signal. Does anyone have any issues with signal loss when the board and bluetooth transceiver are in an enclosed...
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Hello Everybody! Old Toys Vs Dyi Robots For First?

hi every one I m new at this but can t wait to be part of the wonderful world of robotic. I ordered my kit a few days ago and can t wait for it to be here. now the question arise should I try to build my first robot from scratch or would it be better to experiment with an old toy first .I have to get the lingo and technicalities sorted. it s still...
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How Do I Connect To Ezb Using Usb

I have 3 ezb boards in my robot. I would like to connect to 1 of them to my laptop and EZB builder using USB. Is there a tutorial for video somewhere on this forum showing how to use USB instead of Bluetooth?
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Mindwave

I just noticed this page on the ARC manual. synthiam.com/Tutorials/Help.aspx?id=191 Another revolution feature?
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Nice Hexapod

Hey DJ nice hexapod on your desk, who makes it or is that something your making. P.S. the office cam is locked up:)
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Salvaging Parts?

I have old gaming consoles that dont read disks anymore, i was wondering if the disk spinner or the camera motor could be used for a claw machines x-y axis, or the claw open and close motor or maybe the up and down one? Any info on parts is appreciated. Also, im on a budget. Cant invest alot.
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Wall-E On The Workbench

Wall-E On The Workbench

Dj's Wall-e seemed to get stuck while it was doing it's usual dance thing it does at the end of the bench. It wasn't the video freezing, he just got stuck. His head stayed...