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Batteries

Batteries

jstarne1, robotmaker and my self were talking about regular lead acid and gel cell batteries for supplying power to a power supply unit. Later I said I liked lithium type batteries too. robotmaker said...
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Thought My Question Was Gone. But It Is Back.

I mean I thought my PROBLEM was gone. . . . Executing... Cannot compile assembly. 2 Errors: Line: 0 - Metadata file 'EZ_B.DLL' could not be found Line: 0 - Metadata file 'EZ-Builder.exe' could not be found Done Error: Cannot compile assembly. 2 Errors: Line: 0 - Metadata file 'EZ_B.DLL' could not be found Line: 0 - Metadata file 'EZ-Builder.exe'...
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Auto Release Don't Work On All Servo

I have two mini digital servos and I can't get them to release from their holding position, they are lock in at all time, perhaps some incompatibility issue with EZ-B and ARC. I would really like to use what i have as im trying to move on with my Wall-E build, i used these for the hands up and down movements but I don't want them to be buzzing all...
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Xbox 360 Joystick Control

Is there a way to control my robot using my xbox 360 joystick. I have been using my wireless keyboard but that got alittle uncomfortable. If not what joystick is everyone else using?
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Servos Not Yet Replaced

Hi I don't know if this is normal or if I am being impatient but I still have not recieved my new standard servos to replace the malfuctioning ones. I requested them to be replaced and they said that they are able to be replaced. I still haven't got mine. More info please.
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Mirc

Hello just wondering if there is a way of connecting to the EZ-B with a litttle scripting system called mirc that is what i used to script in and would love to use it with the EZ-B
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Ez-B Low-Level Documentation (Rxd/Txd Protocol) Available ?

As far as i understand the EZ-B system correctly, the bluetooth adapter is acting as a bluetooth->RS-232 bridge, right ? I am currently thinking of replacing the bluetooth interface with a different interface and programming my own control software. Therefore i am very interested in getting the low-level RS-232 protocol to get a direct HW access...
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Suggestion For Next Ez-B Version (Power)

As a newbie I am digging through the available documentation and I have seen, that you are using linear regulators on your current EZ-B design to step down the battery voltage of ~7.5V to 5V. This is very energy inefficient for higher currents (e.g. 3A), because you are throwing away (7.5-5)*3A = 7.5W... As a result you need large heatsinks for...
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Use An Ipod Touch

Hello i have an ipod touch just wondering if there there is an app for it that will control the EZ-B and if not do you have any plans to make one
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Help! Looking To Buy. Ez-Bot Or Arduino!?

Help! Looking To Buy. Ez-Bot Or Arduino!?

Hello all, I'm looking to get back into robotics and was considering getting an Arduino + shields, etc, but this looks even better! A few...
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I Just Got In My Epoc Eeg Headset In

I Just Got In My Epoc Eeg Headset In

this might be the future of robotics to control your robot moving and more just by thinking best way to describe is ,the sensors pickup brainwaves...
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Roomba Wont Move After Setting  Servo Position.

Roomba Wont Move After Setting Servo Position.

Okay so not sure if this is a bug, I am using a roomba as the movement for my bot, and I have a robotic arm attached to the...