Robot Building Questions

Robot Motor Question

Hey all Is it possible to tell by these specs how much weight these motors can carry? If not how can i find out? Any help I'm grateful for. Motor: 12V DC nominal, at no load RPM ~ 16, current ~ 0.25A. Stall current ~ 4.5A and stall torque = 71 Kgcm = 6.9 Nm = 61.6 lbin = 977 ozin. With 2 motors you get a massive ~2000 oz*in torque. Weight ~1 lbs...

Need A Screw To Hold The Kit Wheel On The Kit Servo

I have tried to shim the wheel but it keeps coming off. I could glue it on but I didn't want to gum up the servo. I need a screw greater than 0.75 in (19 mm) and less than 1.0 inch (25 mm). I can't find any longer than 8 mm. A common servo thread size is M2.5 but I don't really know what I need. Anyone know where to find such a screw (or have...

Dragons Den Auditions Starting Jan 19

@DJ I just seen on tv last night that they are holding auditions for Dragons den starting in January. I was thinking it might be an idea to take a shot at it. Just my 2 cents.

Handy Link For Calculations

I stumbled on this one today. The electrical and gear tabs are of particular interest. WEBLINK

Will These Servos Work Our Kits?

Will these servos work with our kits? https://www.hitecrcd.com/products/servos/digital/robotics/index.html

Data Read Function

Hi DJ Sures... @DJ Really been enjoying scripting over the holiday period.... even took my EZ-Bee with me to the beach to work on in the evenings... (It's peak of the summer here in NZ!) Anyway I have a function request for the "things to do" list. The read from file is awesome and great for larger volumes but I think it would be good to...

Hi Again Another ?

i have rest all servo home .1 prob need to adjust home postion slightly do to weight of my robot head it lean alittle . to go like to home 58 postion not 50 .. playing around with the number couldnt get that number. thanks

I Want To Buy 25- 30 Ez-B's For Kids

Dear Dj, I want to create an after school program based around EZ-B hardware, CNC and Drafting. I want buy close to 30 kits but I need help coming up with a curriculum for kids. I need your help and the EZ- B community for more good Ideas. I just got the grant paper work and its due by February first. Any thing will help. Also I need more Ideas on...