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New Project Begins....With Slight Let Down

New Project Begins....With Slight Let Down

Hi all, So I've got a few servos left over after StirStick, so I started building my new project and phase one was this mini arm. I got...
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Release Notes

I don't see any release notes for 2021.01.15.00. Am I missing something?
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Ip Cameras

DJ Sures there are several apps for both Android and ios that turn your camera into a ip webcam. Is there any way you can add the capability to use ip webcams in ARC thank you
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Wall-A Large Bot In.Trash Area In Walle Movie

Anyone.find.pics. or 3d models of these guys. I'm thinking of modeling this bot as a pooper scoooper , sorta looks like wallet but arms are more robust with two extensions on.each side instead of one. Sorta walle's Manley uncle.lol. any pics or ideas appreciated for pooper scooper. This second.bot is to compliment the vacuuming omnibot
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Android - Coming Soon

Android - Coming Soon

What version of Android are your devices? I picked up an Android Tablet this evening - Samsung Galaxy 2. I started working on the Android library for the EZ-B. Most of the...
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Motor Stall

I am running a gear motor on my robot's sholder. It is 6 to 24 volts (I am running about 11 to 12 volts) and draws 90 to 150 mA. I accidentally ran it past a stop and stripped the gears when it stalled. Can I prevent this from happening again with a fuse? If so what amperage should the fuse be?
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Do You Guys A Approve?

3 servos, for arms and neck 2 micro servos for head and eye tilting servos for wheels ir sensor do you think these are good options for my wall-e.....since im not buying the kit from Mr. sures i wanted to make sure all the parts im buying will be compatible not only with the ezb but will be sufficient for the wall-e project. im not sure if the...
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How To Modify The Wall-E Robot Wheels

Hi, I like the video of "real wall-e" very much, and very interested in make one. I'v bought the u-command wall-e (it's pretty expensive). And have taken apart it. I found the the wall-e only have one DC Motor connected with its left wheel, and right wheel is driven by left wheel through a special group of gears, which make right wheel...
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7.2V Li-On Smart Charger Deal!!

9.95$ plus shipping which it will calculate for you!! 7.2v perfect for use with the EZ-B!! Smart Charger
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Arduino Adapter

Hey DJ, Any news on the ez-b arduino shield adapter? i didn't get one with my EZ-B
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Source For Blown Fuse?

I'm going nuts. I've blown a bunch of fuses over the past few days and can't figure out what the cause of the problem is. My robot works for about 5 minutes and then just suddenly conks out. Wouldn't a short circuit blow the fuse almost immediately? Anyone have any tips on how to find the problem?
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Question For DJ About New H Bridge

Hi there, so i have managed to get a BV4113 H Bridge, i have installed latest firware and connected as per your diagram on the tutorials page, i have a pretty significant issue however, i have opened up a new project and i only have the BV4113 movement panel active, i connect to the bot fine but the issue is that if i now press one of the movement...