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What Does Ez-B Support

Does EZ-B support analog and digital imput? Does EZ-B support open and closed loop robotics?
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Help Controlling Linear Actuator

How would i control a linear actuator. I need to be able to change direction and the distance it is extended. Would i need a linear actuator with the three extra potentiometer wires? Here's one without potentiometer wires Here's one with potentiometer wires
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Hooking Up (L298n) H-Bridge

I have 4 motors that I want to control with a H-bridge. Looking at the hook up to the EZ-B control board it takes 5 pins to control 1 motor or 2 if you want them to run the same. So to control 4 motors it will take 20 pins? That will leave no room to control anything else. confused HOW
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Can Wrong Polarity To H-Bridge Damage Ez-B ?

I accidentally plugged the wrong polarity into Bobs H-bridge. The bridge died instantly but I'm hoping there's no damage to the EZ-B. Do any folks know if I'm in the clear or could the board be damaged in some way.
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Now This Is A Robot

Now This Is A Robot

take a look at this robot can control from i phone...
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Crazy Idea... Quadro Stair Climber?

Crazy Idea... Quadro Stair Climber?

Yeah that's right... I built a prototype concept out of cardboard and popsicle sticks, but I'm going to now have to save up for the Mechano set (eBay)...
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Need Ideas For A New Progect

Need Ideas For A New Progect

I am hoping to build a robot similar to the robot in the photo below. I need to know what motors i should use to support a robot similar to it. I am hoping for it...
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Ez-B Servos

Does ez-b only work with digital servos? Like could i use one of these(Link 1) (Link 2 has more information, but is sold out) Link 1 Link 2
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Hollywood Film Looking For Functioning Rover Robot

Ambush Entertainment, the production company responsible for such films as SUPER and the Academy Award-nominated THE SQUID AND THE WHALE, is about to begin filming on a low budget SciFi thriller in Los Angeles. We are looking for a pre-assembled, functioning RC robot rover to borrow in EXCHANGE FOR CREDIT in the film. We would be glad to pay for...
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Robosapien V2

Robosapien V2

Bonjour, Savez-vous ou faire le branchement sur le robosapien V2 de chez WowWee pour se connecter sur votre carte. Merci, Cordialement
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Can I Turn A Hex Bug Into A Better Bot?

hello i wanted to know if i could get a hexbug from walmart and make it a better bot anyone know? confused
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Tri-Star Wheel Drives

Tri-Star Wheel Drives

Other than the movies has anyone built a tri-star wheel drive system. I have posted a picture of an ATV with a tristar drive system from a movie. I have seen several other things...