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Omron HVC-P2 (second camera) by JustinRatliff
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Omron HVC-P2 (Second Camera)

Windows ARC plugin for Omron HVC-P/HVC-P2: Python-based face/body/hand detection, gaze, age/gender, expressions and recognition; dual-camera support.

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Build an Imperial AT-AT walker robot; adding knee servos tomorrow to teach it to walk as a return to robotics.

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Missing Posts

Hey there! So last night we had a hard drive crash. Sad thing is, the database wasn't backed up for 2 days. I had been building a new server and had the backup disabled, thinking "what could go wrong in 2 days?". Well the HD died. All orders are recorded through paypal, so there are no problems there. However, some user accounts that were...
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EZ-B + EZ-Batteries

After extensively researching the latest battery technologies and eventually accepting economic realty, I came up with three right-sized and right-priced battery packs for my various EZ-B projects. Introducing: EZ-Battery SLIM : 7.4V 2000mAh | Li-Ion Polymer | 65mm x 51mm x 13mm | 2.8 Oz EZ-Battery CHUNKY : 7.4V 3000mAh | Li-Ion Polymer | 67mm x...
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Support For Nxtsumoeyes...

DJ How difficult would it be to get this Dual Range Triple Zone Infrared Obstacle Detector to work with the EZ-B/EZ-Builder? This little guy seems perfect for tunable object detection/avoidance. Would love to use it on the Little WALL-E project...
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Control Of Other Motors

:Hi DJ I am new to the robotics field and have always wanted to try them out. I have a couple of questions while I am waiting for my "Goodies" to be deliverred. 1. Can High Precisin "digital servos" be utilised by the EZ? 2. Would the Motor Controllers "ESC's" that are used by electric aircraft models for the brushless...
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Error When Starting Applications

Hi, When starting EZ-B builder or firmware upgrade application I receive the following error: --------------------------- --------------------------- There was an error loading EZ-B DLL: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format. at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number,...
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ARC For IOS?

Ok DJ, Seeing how you mentioned there's only one of you on the Linux thread (we could clone you ), perhaps we can draw you out again. Don't see any Mac software at all. Now I am a multi facited Nerd and play in many environments and think with the advent of tablets taking over the laptop sales you might want to consider it! I think an iPad would be...
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Wall-E Ucommand Vs Interactive

I just picked up the Wall-E "Interactive" from ebay.. Any big difference for putting the EZB into one vs the other ? -Dave
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New Omnibot Power Train

My Omnibot although brilliant is very noisy trundling about. Also due to the original battery being a big heavy lump it now needs weighing down at the back to stop it lurching or rocking when starting up. Although the original motors are very capable/powerful to pull along all the weight I was wondering if anyone would recommend swapping to...
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Using The Irobot Create

Has anyone tried the iRobot Create with the EZ-B instead of the Roomba? I think it should work. I'll let you know after I receive my EZ-B board sometime next week.
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Machines Rise In Moscow

Robots of all sorts, from simple Lego designs to professional reconnaissance drones, have been showcased at Russia's second Robotics Festival. Plastic-and-metal exhibits were friendly to flesh-and-bone visitors CLICK ME
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Complex Robot For A Newbie

Hi DJ Sures, wow your work is stunning, your robots are very cool. So I would like to build one myself, but one that I would be able to upgrade and tinker as time goes by. Would it be possible to: 1- install a PC directly inside the robot, and control it via wireless with something like ==) remote desktop admin? I don't have bluetooth, you...
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Marvin The Paranoid Android

Marvin The Paranoid Android

Interesting Story Who remembers this BBC series from the Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Well years ago I was working in BBC Bristol and in...