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Adds GetLineContainingFromArray() ez-script function to return the first array item that contains specified text, simplifying substring searches.

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New To Ez-Robot, Help, Getadc

I'm new to EZ robot. I have motors connected through a sabertooth 2x12A controller to my robotic joint and I have read back from a potentiometer for position. I can see the position on the graphic display and the digital voltage readout. Everything is working as expected. I then assume, that for me to control it they way that I have to, I need to...
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Which Battery For Morrepower?

Hello Forum. I want your help, to decide which battery buy for more power. BATTERIES: 1.https://www.active-robots.com/robot-parts/batteries/nimh-batteries/7-2v-5000mah-ni-mh-powerpack.html 2.https://robotstore.gr/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-2200mah-7.4v-el.html Regards SAKIS
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Phoenix Area Arcs?

Hello EZ Community, I am moving to the Phoenix area and would love to meet other ARCs. Anyone in the Phoenix area that may want to get together and work on robots? Thanks, Bret
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Parameter For Coding Error

Hello everyone. I need to add a code in the scripting manager of ARC that DJ gave me for a project I'm working on. However, I get an error message that tells me that it needs to have 1 parameter in the line of coding, but I have passed 0 parameters. What do I need to edit in the code so that it saves and works accurately? Thanks. Code: :Start IF...
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Bluetooth Error When Connected To L298n H-Bridge

Hello. my problem was solved a while ago with connecting power and functionality to my H-Bridge for the EZ-B. But now any time the H-Bridge is connected, the Bluetooth chip on the EZ-Board turns off. Whenever just the EZ-B has power and is not connected to the H-Bridge, the EZ-Board's Bluetooth turns on. I really don't understand this. It's kind of...
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Buttons And Lcd With Ez-B

hi, i have 2 questions here hope you guys can give me the answers question 1 Is it possible to add buttons to the ez-b what i mean is i am thinking of adding a serial UART lcd to the ez-b would it be possible to change values on that lcd with adding additional buttons to the ez-b and how do i do that question 2 i posted this question before but i...
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Looking At Another Cool Idea For Ezb A Robotic Mover

I see they go for about $1200 and with a ezb and motors one for cutting and a few for drive motors plus make a frame and add sensors looking at about $300 Over 15 years ago ,popular science magazine hasdd a design for robotic mower and i bought the motherboard ,but using it on a robot design, think i still have the board for parts or scrap but now...
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How To Waterproof Ez-B?

i have took a look at multiple ways to waterproof electronics but came up empty. i need to find a way to waterproof it as my ez-b will be in a rc car(outdoors) and will be exposed to moisture. Ideas: Air-tight sealed container with plastic melted around cable slots Plasta-dip any ways or tips will be apreciated
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Rich. Your My Only Hope! ;-)

Rich, I was wondering if you can help me out? I need your programming wizardry. I'm using a serial 40 MP3 module. It does not have a built in random feature. Currently I just throw at it a script that it goes through the tracks one after the other. If I stop that script to do something else then call it back it starts at the beginning. Not so...
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Ez-Robot Coming To Calgary Expo This Year?

@DJsures are you planning to attend The Calgary Expo again this year? I hope you do, last year's booth was great and hopefully brought you in a lot of new business. I know that's how I joined the team.
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Help! Http Server Help!

Help! Http Server Help!

Hello Everybody, Im working on a project for school that envolves the use of the HTTP server. When I got the kit everything was working, but then I took it to school and...
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Bluetooth Questions

Bluetooth Questions

Hello! I've been working on an EZ-BoxBot, and I've finally come to the portion of my project where I can program my robot! Unfortunately, when I go in to ARC and try to connect my...