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Dj's Auto Connect With Ez-Script Video Is Fantastic

Saints preserve me..DJ that video on the autoconnect using EZ-Script is FANTASTIC !!!, If you could have step tutorials on script that run like your toy conversions you would win the day for all of us that have made the journey to completed robots. Your showcase would be full of video demos of what your system can do - Robots coming on with speach,...
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Ez-Cloud Needs More Examples

Hi all and DJ. First of all, I really loved the concept of the EZ-Cloud for generating examples within ARC... so what happened ... read on and let me explain... I'm fishing around for commands and ways to get Bob to do things through ARC script commands. Now I am familiar with the examples in ARC and understand that everyone is open to help with...
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Hazbot, Some Help For You... Maybe

Hello,My friend! I found that if I open ARC, Control EZScript and then goto Settings or config or whatever it is you see when you open it. On the right there are EZScript Functions. There is a search bar on the top right hand section. I did a search for GOTO and I got an explanation of the function. Simply search. As hoolagen1 had said previously...
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Wall-E Wheel Question

Howdy fellow bot heads! I have removed the wheels assembly from each side of my Wall-E frame but can not figure out how to get the wheels separated to attach my servos. Hope I'm making myself clear here. I'm talking about the rear drive wheel. I can't get the inside hub off the outside hub. I have tried to pull and pull but I'm afraid I'm going to...
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I Would Like To Learn How To Program

I would like to request Examples of using Functions like: goto, return, if, calling subroutines and then returning to that spot. (things like that.) it would be very helpful to me. My humble thanks in advance. mel
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Autoconnect With Ez-Script

Autoconnect With Ez-Script

Here's a little tutorial video on how to autoconnect with the latest version of ARC And in case you missed how to use the Shortcut Creator...
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Dc Motor Position Switch Hook Up?

Hi all, I have a DC motor that will be rotating a large heavy robot torso side to side. The torso will be sitting on a lazy Susan and a gear ring. I know I'll need an H bridge and have already bought one from the store here (2.5 Amp Motor Controller). I'm open to getting something else like a motor controller if needed. Any suggestions is welcomed....
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Error Msg

Error Msg

when i try to close ARC i get this message could this be why i can't get ez b to connect
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Vaful Arduino Compatible Bluetooth Robot Car

Hey DJ, Are you aware of your EZ-B video being used in Vaful.com video advertising an arduino bluetooth car?
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Trouble Updating To Firmware V16.0

I've been trying to update the firmware from version 15.8 to 16.0. After the Boot Loader progress bar finishes nothing happens. The screen messages stop. Two previous firmware updates went without any problems. Attempting connection to COM9 EZ-B reports EZ-B Firmware V15.8 Connected Starting Keep-Alive Keep-Alive Disabled Starting Boot Loader......
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Has Anyone Used The Compass - Looks Cool But Need Help

We are trying to get Bob to navigate a certain compass direction. Has anyone tried it - if so could you share how you did it.
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Handy Data Base Link For ARC - Big Help For Scrip/Command Help

If your like me trying to understand what scripts and commands can do, try this handy database link. You'll need to copy and paste it into your browser favourites. Cheers https://synthiam.com/Community/EZCloud/