Robot Building Questions

Error, Cant Connect To Update Firmware

Hi, i just tried to update my newly bought EZRobot. When i tried to connect to it with the Supplied Wireless USB thingie. It went haywire. This is what it sayd : Attempting connection to COM3 EZ-B reports EZ-B Firmware V8,5 Connected Usending ping Usending ping Usending bootloader Failed to load bootloader! Have you selected the correct EZ-B COM...

Trouble Connecting, Right Out Of The Box

I am having the exact same problem as the person in this thread: https://https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/1229&page=1 Computer picks up the bluetooth fine, definitely on COM3, but when I try to connect in ARC, I get the error message. The behavior shown in the youtube video in the thread above matches mine exactly. I got this gift for...

Getping()

Hi all. I have a question about the GetPing() function. What units can the function return the distance value (i.e. cm, inches, feet...)?

Very Entertaining Tomy I-Sobot

This guy did a great 5 min video. Some things werent real but I laughed once I got to the end and he was a jedi.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVM2hKFsmA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thank You Fellow Robot Makers And Happy 2013.

Hi everyone, Just a quick thank you for your help in developing "Bob" the Robot this year. What I didn't realize was just how the technology in Robotics can help in the approach to so many other things. The disciplines and application of things one does to develop smart machines ultimately become tools that can be applied to everything...

Connecting Wild Thumper To Ez-B

I recently got the EZ-Robot Complete Kit and Wild Thumper with Gripper. While looking at the Wild Thumper, it did not look like it had any connectors for connecting it to the EZ-B that comes with the Complete Kit. Does the Wild Thumper require the 2.5 Amp Motor Controller from the shopping page? I would like to connect the Wild Thumper directly to...

ARC Software

Evening All I have just started using my software and it appears there are significant differences between it and the tutorials ,of which I am sure I will work out my self but it will take me longer. My second question is that when I try to use the " Virtual Robot " function and right click and then change image, I am taken to a file that...

Anyone Want A Good Omnibot Tray Or 2000 Tray

I have two trays , a omnibot for 10 bucks plus shipping and omnibot 2000 for 35 plus shipping [email protected]

Looking For Analog Read Of Heat Sources Mlx90614?

I just failed to yield useful results from 3 Radio Shack pIR digital sensors mounted to my robot. When it moves wether it's in or out doors it picks up many different heat signatures and can't follow a body. I'm looking for an analog equivilant and came across the MLX90614 which has I2c and a PWM output capabilities. The PWM would likely be the...