Robot Building Questions

Ping Sensor Problem

The Ping Radar and object detector are on our BOB Robot and it starts working Fine with my Digital Ports - Then the Ping just drops out. The Object dedector sticks at the max distance and there are no red blips coming up on the Radar. I'm also running a servo for the head rotation tied in with the ping. Could this be due to low voltage to the EZ-B...

Bluetooth

Hi DJ, Just a little question out of curiosity: At what baud rate is the bluetooth module configured?

Mp3 Trigger - Set Volume

Hi DJ, Hope your having fun at Maker Faire. I finally got my MP3 Trigger in from Sparkfun. It's up and running. A question, maybe I'm missing it in ARC or it's not possible. 1) Is there any command line to set volume for the MP3 Trigger? All I can find is the drop down on the MP3 Trigger control panel. I do not want to run external triggers to...

Glyph Question

Ok, I saw the videos on the robot recognizing the Glyphs. Cool. But, what I did not see was a video or tutorial teaching how to TRAIN the robot to recognize the Glyph. Please forgive me for not seeing this. I am sure it was there. I see where to check the box to recognize a Glyph. But, how do you train it? Also, I would like to recognize pictures...

Mps Gas Cap Switch

Hey All, Trying to work this MPS Gas Cap into my R2 project. I want to use it as a fail safe switch in case R2 makes a break for it. I want to use it in reverse of what it is advertised for. Basically I want R2's power to be on when the "plug" is in and shut off if the "plug" is pulled. I've tossed it together on my bread board...

Cheap Distance Sensor - Free Shipping

https://www.dealextreme.com/p/hc-sr04-ultrasonic-sensor-distance-measuring-module-133696 DX is a good site but always takes a while to ship - I'd allow 3-4 weeks in Australia at that is...not sure about US times

Chain Together Actions/Results To Create Behaviors?

Hi all. New here. Bought my kit at Maker Fair in CA, waiting for the goods (can't wait!) Quick question for you guys. Thinking about autonomous behavior, is it possible, using the GUI interface, to create linked event models? For for simple example, If this, then that types of events? (I promise I'll read through all the posts before asking simple...

Power Issues

Hi all I am trying to run a Motherboard processsor hard drive with my battery. I have 2 4200Mah 4S battery packs wired in parrallel. I built my own power supply using 2 LM4712 Votlage regulators w/ heat sinks. I am poweringthe EZB from the 12volt power supply as well as the motherboard. I am using a PICO PSU 160 (200watt) The motherboard is rated...

Questions For Dj About Joystick

Two weeks ago, i posted a thread about not being able to use logitech gamepad f310 with the ARC (i was too late to reply so i am posting this another thread) i tried multiple ways to get the thing running but am still stuck all buttons work (for assigning) except for analog buttons and directional pad i checked for a switch and it was on D like you...