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Digital/Analogue Proportional Remote Control Ez-B V3

Hi wondering if anyone can help, I purchased a board a few months ago and very impressed etc... But my lack of programming/electronics is preventing me going much further... I'm developing a device to elevate manual handling. I've put together a Parallax 'Motor Mount and Wheel Kit with Position Controller' rigged to an SDC2130 from RoboteQ, I've...
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Hi Everyone

I just found this site a couple days ago. This controller and kit look really great, I excited to build with it. This is exactlly what I have been (without much luck till now) looking for to build my robots. Something easy to get up and running and to build on later. The only problem is my wife and family have banned me from buying anything like...
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Custom Tracking

I just had a question on how you use the custom tracking feature on the Ez robot camera device I believe that the instructions they give you is not spicific enough.
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Heavy Duty Servos

Hi guys, Has anyone used the mg995 servos for heavy duty work? (moving omnibot 200 arms/head) Would you recommend them? I've read that they tend to overshoot when positioning. If so, is it highly noticable? Also, anyone know what make the ones are forsale in the ez store? Many thanks Matt
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Need A Small Part From Wall-E U Command, Anyone Can Help?

Need A Small Part From Wall-E U Command, Anyone Can Help?

I need this part from Wall-E u command, this is the part of the arm mechanism inside, i hacked one up the...
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Wobble Bot

Wobble Bot

I have decided to build a single wheeled bot and im keeping it simple, since this is my 1st build. No arms, no servos(other than for the wheel), and no body covers. So, it will be no wider than the...
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Roomba Discovery 4200 Series?

Roomba Discovery 4200 Series?

Hello, I'm in the process of cleaning up my shop and I came across this Roomba that was given to me a while ago, the guy who gave it to me said that he had bought...
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Sevomovementpanel Vs. Horiz & Vert Servos?

I can control my servos, forward and reverse with the SMP. However, I can only drive them forward with the Horiz Servo or Vert Servo. Any ideas? Thanks again
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Hi All

Got my EZ-ROBOT kit very nice. Starting on my robot now will be back.
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Pwm Script Command Does Not Appear To Work

Pwm Script Command Does Not Appear To Work

The PWM Script Command PWM(port#,position) does not appear to work. I test things using the sliders and when they work, I write script...
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Extending Ez-B Connection Range

Extending Ez-B Connection Range

Hi, Everyone, I read in one of Gunner's posting about installing an antenna onto EZ-B's Bluetooth to extend its range. Anyone tested it and which point do I...
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Au.Rob #2

Au.Rob #2

This is my AU.ROB No.2 - based on an old motor wheelchair. I use two Arduino Mega 2560, SICK laserscanner PLS100-112, kinect, two gps sensors, compas CMPS10, 12 ultrasonic distance measuring sensors and...