Robot Building Questions

Sparkfun Serlcd

Hey everyone! I finally got my EZ-B (after 5,5 weeks) and i am trying to get my lcd with sparkfun's serial backpack working, i found THIS great arduino site. I adapted the code to this: SendSerial(D13,9600,0xFE) //command flag SendSerial(D13,9600,0x01) //Clear LCD Sleep(10) SendSerial(D13,9600,0x7c) //command flag for backlight stuff...

Hackable Toys Thread

I found on Ebay a Sir Galaxy robot that looks prime for hacking with Ez-B. Take a look sometime. Here is a brief description: Transmit your voice from the Remote to Sir Galaxy! (excellent for sending those R2D2 sounds if you hack its remote) Arms are poseable with spring loaded hands. (prime for servo transplant) He can walk forward, turn left or...

Tomy Verbot On Ebay

Just wanted to post this for who ever was looking to hack a robot verbot on ebay click me Shipping: $5.95 Expedited Shipping

Ping Sensor Orientation

Quick question, Does it matter which way I install the Ping Sensor? Its in a tight space and I would like to place it so the connection pins are up as opposed to down. I would plug it into the EZ-B for a test, but I am still waiting on a Bluetooth adapter (thats the last time I order something from southern china). I assume its would be fine, but I...

Servo Buying Decisions

My first project Fred the Lobot (see Fred the Lobot (Lego Robot)) is in need of some servos but I am not sure where to buy them. If I was anywhere closer than Australia I would happily choose HVW Technologies but for where I am the postage is a minimum of $30. I have a list of a few more local online robotics stores but am unsure of which one is...

Buster

Has anyone hacked Buster www.ebay.com/itm/toy-robot-buster-/140595523366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20bc256f26 I took out all the screws and he will not come apart. There must be a way but I sure can't find it. Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio?

Has anyone ever tried MS RDS with the EZ-B? Can it be done or is it worth it for more complex script for beginners? Thoughts?

A Few Questions...

Hey DJ, (if your still around) I got a few questions... - Can the EZ-Robot run completely on its own? Or does it always need a computer to function? - My laptop apparently has Bluetooth, but I cannot seem to be able to find any option to search for devices, is there another way to connect to the EZ-Robot board? - The possibilities your board has...

Retr0bright Or How I Learned To Love Chemical De-Yellowing

Today we're going to attempt what was once thought impossible. We're going to remove that nasty yellow color from our aging white plastic! Our willing test subject is the ever-affable Mr. Vanilla Ice (Tomy Omnibot circa 1984). If you're not familiar with the chemical de-yellowing solution known as Retr0bright, head on over to The Retr0bright...

R2D2 First Project

Hello all. This is my first post, and first project. I picked up a R2D2 unit, thinking that it would be a good first project. Its 18' tall, and currently fully interactive with voice commands, motor, and turning head. I haven't opened it up yet to find out how it works, but was wondering if anyone else has performed surgery on this bot. Would I be...

Fanuk Robot

Can I use the EZ for my Fanuk industryrobot ? Example, cad/cam----EZ----Fanuc robot. Is that possible? Best regard, Warrie Wassen. Holland

Wireless Hub

Hello to all. I ordered the iogear wireless hub and found out it does not support cameras. I returned it. There is one that works with XP only, Belkin High Speed Wireless USB Hub F5U301. I don't know what works with the other operating systems. Regards from the Bookmaker.