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Sonar Sensor Range And Width / Height

Hi , I'm trying to figure out how far / close the sonar sensor sees. Also how wide /tall is the beam on the sonar at 1 to 3 ft out. I'm thinking of making a moving radar out of the front acessory door of omnibot 2000 base. That's about 7 to 8 inches from the floor.
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Female To Female Servo Cable?

Hello, making tons of progress on the wall-e. To the point i am now getting close to start adding sensors. I purchaed motion detection ir sensors and a 3 pin ping sensor. from radio shack Since i dont have any, and i mean any, soldering skills....can i just use a female to female cable to connect a sensor to the ezb? i found a female cable with no...
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Batteries

Batteries

Hi all, As I read through the forum I notice a few people having concerns about batteries, that said, I have found a solution for powering all my bots including a 19 servo, wireless camera, fan cooled,...
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Question: Two Way Connection?

So I'm looking at the Tutorial videos for my father who is interested in this kit... I see a typical "Linvor" type Bluetooth interface on the board, so I've got a pretty good idea of what to expect from the connection.. (or so I thought.) The instructions indicate to connect the software to the lowest COM port, (Usually the Incoming port...
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Torxis Servo: Hard At Work

Torxis Servo: Hard At Work

now this is a strong servo i want some hehehe
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Hello From Belgium

Hi there , My name is helmut , 33 years old. Before i flied with the arducopter(qaudcopter). But after a few crashes i decided to stop it and sell everything. I found this site , and this is a good alternative for me. No more crashes , also electronics and with my ongoing study in ICT i can also try some program. So , i just buy the startkit and...
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Mp3 Trigger Alternative

Mp3 Trigger Alternative

Hello! Is there any alternative to MP3 Trigger? Thanks!
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BV4113 Motor Controller

This is an EZ-Robot Certified Economy Motor Controller. It is capable of 1.5 Amps (5 Watts) between 5 and 12 volts DC. This convenient motor controller connects to the EZ-B by a single cable. The cable to the EZ-B provides +5, GND and Signal for the Motor Controller Communication The other connections are for your motors and motor power. * The IC...
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Servo Flutter And Incomplete Range

Servo Flutter And Incomplete Range

I have a couple of 9g mini servos attached to my board and I am getting some odd artifact from them. One of them will rotate one direction fine, then as...
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I See You Added Brookstone Rver Support

very cool,saw the video and 2 weeks i got mine from amazon looks like i need another EZ-ROBOT board looking to post my projects up very soon also DJ you place looks like mine in your video
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Pre-Orders?

Can we ask how the pre-order shipments are going? I got a message to say I was in Group 2 to ship on or around Jan 3. Any updates? JOC
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Newbie From France

Hello D.J. and EZ-World ! I'm from Lyon (in the middle of the France) It's very nice to be here, with your'll I have received my EZ-kit and many other parts 2 weeks ago, and I have many projects to make with it ! Sorry for my poor English language ! Please, tell me if I make mistake when I will vrite Viva EZ-B and D.J. Sures ! Have a good WE, best...