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Wall-E Movement Panel= Board To Get Too Hot.

I finished the tracks on my wall-e. I configured the movement panel to run him. I hav 2 arm servos(pluged in but not moving) and the 2 track-driving servos. I pressed forward and it didn't work. the servos weren't making any noise and the tracks weren't moving. I looked in to check that they were plugged in right(they were) and something smelt hot....
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Creating A Complete Application For Ez-Robot

I am trying to learn to program EZ-Robot (https://synthiam.com/shop/) using VB.NET. I have downloaded the SDK, but the examples it included didn't really look like they did much, and the SDK documentation (https://synthiam.com/SDK/) didn't seem very helpful. I would like to see a complete example that includes input from several of the servos as...
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Modified Servo M. P. Use Box?

What does the "[] use" check box do? Invert? Want to know because someone was telling me to check the invert box in the modified servo movement panel. But the use box is the only box.
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New Generation Of Computers Perhaps?

as citated from my own personal website: "elecsistor -electro transistor- multi output what if there were transistors which could give a false, neutral and true out? would the computer world change? would it finally be possible for computers to actually have a 'hunam-like' AI? i think this is possible, it just needs time and research. i came...
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Suprise Announcment June 1St(Facebook)

Suprise Announcment June 1St(Facebook)

Can't wait!
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Open House Party On Youtube Idea(Dj!)

Dj, may I suggest for the people who can't make it that you post a live video stream on YouTube. You can using the google hangout trick. That will allow us to hear and see fairly fluently. The live stream cameras don't have audio and lag a fair bit. Set up a webcam and start a live stream on YouTube!
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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...