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Example NMS Level #1 navigation skill showing subscription to combined scan+location data, displaying position and scan info; source code included.

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Control a converted RC spider using its DC motors and Sharp GP2D05 distance sensor; C# autonomous mode adds twitchy, realistic attack movements.

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Parallax Hb-25

I was wondering how to make the HB-25(H Bridge motor controller) from parallax to work with ez-robot could some one please help thanks dustin
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My Kingdom For A Manual

Hello Team, Does anyone know how to get the camera resolution settings back that used to be available? Thanks, Yours truely, Forum Groveler
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Quick Servo Question Before I Order

Looking to get some servos for my Omnibot project and had some questions before I placed my order. First I was planing on using high torque servos from the store to power the arms on my omni and just wanted to know if they would be strong enough to lift something around 12 ounces. Maybe like oh I don't know say a bottle of beer. The second question...
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Tracked Base For Large Robot

Tracked Base For Large Robot

I just found the plans for this on Ebay for 20 bucks. I think this could easily be adapted for a large scale robot. At least that's what I hope, because I want to...
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Wall E Robot

HI, Iam from india & interested in buying in your wall-e robot. Is it possible to provide me the assembled version of wall-e robot? Also tell me the shipping cost via dhl or any reliable shipping method. regards, vasanth
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Non Ms Developer Studio C# App For Wireless Camera? Yes/No Question

Hi, My main question is: Can the ARC embedded C# script read camera data from the wireless camera I purchased? If so, I'll give my left little finger to anyone who can provide me with a sample C# script that does not require MS developer studio or any other complex program beyond the ARC scripting languages that does the equivalent of the C#...
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Bluetooth/Computer Connection Problem

It happens every once and a while. I am unable to get my board to connect with the computer. The battery (6V) is fully charged so I do not believe its a power thing. I have tried unplugging all of the ports to see if it connects but I get the same result. The connection button becomes frozen on the computer as well. I have also tried reinstalling...
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Did I Burn Up My Hbridge?

Did I Burn Up My Hbridge?

Well, I spent the afternoon wiring up the 2.5 amp H-Bridge I bought from the store here to my dc motor. The motor pulls about 1 amp and runs on 24vdc. So, needless to say...
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Object Reference Error

Hi every one, since I updated ARC, each time I start a project I get an error message saying unable to load. Reason: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. And some of the change made to the project no longer saved. For example I would put a camera device on the project, save it, but when I reopen the project it will not be there....
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How Long Does It Take To Process My Order?

I bought an EZ kit about a week ago and it is still processing my order? Does anyone know when it will be delivered to me? P.S. I live in Washington DC.
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Moving A Servo In A Goto Loop

Is there any way to set a servo value in a loop without running it in another script window? When I try to set a servo value in Goto loop, it only runs once. When I use multiple windows, the servo doesn't always update to the new value. Here is the script from my main window, it takes a potentiometer value, does some math, then starts a window that...
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Powering The Ezb With Dual Usb To Barrel Jack?

Hi Guys, I'm going to build my robot autonomous and looking for power solutions IE one power supply for the PC so the EZB can be powered through USB. This is what I'm thinking. www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812161003 www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200699CVF