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What Type Of Info Is Need To Make A Hardware Work In ARC

i have a hardware design ,but since i dont know much about SDK or programming ,i need to know what is needed,i have API codes and each does and info it puts out Also have working examples in python and linux if that can help ,plus more hacking info
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Servo Amplifier

Servo Amplifier

Hey everyone. I am putting together a BOM for version 2 of my bot. Its going to be humanoid type of thing. Head two arms and mobile base I am using some ideas from here. The arms are going...
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Robot Combat League- First Episode Online!

Robot Combat League- First Episode Online!

Those who fololwed my other thread on this TV show will be glad to hear that the SyFy channel has put the season premier episode online...
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Wireless Camera / Bluetooth

Wireless Camera / Bluetooth

I've been trying to use the EZRobot wireless camera but whenever it is turned on, I lose bluetooth connection at a really low range (1-2m). With the camera off, the...
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H-Bridge / Sabertooth Etc

H-Bridge / Sabertooth Etc

I tried searching, but I can't find the answer, so here goes... I understand that the EzB doesn't provide enough oomph (Technical terms!) to drive a motor. However, what...
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Omnibot 5402

Hello. For a couple of years I am "only" involved in B.E.A.M-robotics based on analogue circuits. Now I like to modify an omnibot 5402 with ezb stuff. Never fooled around with controlling robots digital, based on microcontrollers and so. I am a bloody beginner on this and so I have thousand of questions... Here a few: Is there any kind of...
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Bucket Bot Thanks Dj Sures

Thinking about the effort that must have gone into creating the EZ-Bot Software and the foresight involved in the hardware design of the board.... DJ Sures made it so very simple for people to get into the hobby and I wanted to say thanks for helping me get started. Here is thee first of many projects:...
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows

Hi, Will the Xbox 360 Wireless controller for Windows work fine with ARC out of the box or will I need to program something custom for it? Thanks, Mike
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Robosapien First Project

I followed the video and I am currently at the following stage 1. Robosapien powers the ez-robot controller (red and blue light) 2. computer sees the card. (firmware also updated). 3. if I disconnect the servo cable from the controller the standard remote control works. When the servo cable is connected, it doesn't. 4. I have not hooked up the...
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Wall-E Builders, Unite! :D

I'm going to be starting up a Wall-E robot from the U-command Wall-e and the EZ robotics kit pretty soon. Does anyone want to share their ideas and talk about them? I'm gettin all excited hehe
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Upcoming New Ez-Robot Website Features?

I was curious if there were any features you were willing to divulge on the new website. Any changes to the forums too?
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How To Connect Radar Hc-Sr04 On Ez ?

Hi, i want to connect a distance radar HC-SR04 on my ez, but i don't know to do it. And I don't understand the tutorial of DJ. Is there anybody to help me please ? I had understand to connect on the Trig, Echo and GND on D0, then Vcc on D1. Is it right ? But on ARC you can use ADC0 for IR Port ! And how connect Vcc ( HC-SR04) on the ez ? Thank you....