Solarbotics & EZ-Robot: The EZBv3!

Dave Hrynkiw
May 16, 2011

DJ Sures has been a customer of ours for a good while now, and he recently came in with this really cool product -  the EZ-B. He's a professional programmer that's been hacking toys into robots, and wanted an more streamlined way to realize his dream of simple-to-implement robotics. He started with his own versions 1 and 2, and now they've sold out, he approached us to see if we'd be interested in helping him bring EZ-Bv3 to market so he can work on his main love, programming and hacking robots!

The EZ-B offers a streamlined way to connect your PC to practically any device you want to robotize and make autonomous. Here's the gist of it:

  • Powerful EZ-B software runs on your PC, and does the "heavy lifting" computing
  • PC communicates bidirectionally to the EZ-B hardware via long-range 9600 baud wireless Bluetooth.

So what makes this so noteworthy? Why use this over an Arduino? Here's why:

  • Leverage the power of your (usually on) PC to give your robot a huge advantage over 8-bit microcontrollers. Advantages already available to you include
    • Using a wireless videocam signal for camera object tracking
    • Use Voice recognition on your PC to control your robot
    • Use Visual Studio .Net C# or VB to program your own modules and scripts.
  • Arduino Shield Compatible! Plug in practically any Arduino shield into the EZ-B!

Want more details? Check out the EZ-Robot website, or the product page!

    MORE POSTS

    November 1, 2016
    New Product: Displays

    Prop SX Controller $103.99 Advanced prop designers and industrial engineers have asked us for more horsepower and that's what we've delivered with the Prop-SX. LK204-24-USB-WB USB LCD Module $103.00 USB 4 line by 20 character Display with lots of features! White on blue. 2.8" TFT Touchscreen $47.18 Add some jazz & pizazz to your project […]

    December 5, 2003
    Sumovore Modifications

    We're starting to get feedback on Sumovore modifications by our customers. Like, turning the Sumovore into a Room-rover. Or 18V motor operation modifications. Or 'Kaoken' double-voltage adrenaline charges when pushing an opponent. All sorts of stuff! We'll start featuring these modifications shortly, but until then, you may want to take a look at our own […]

    July 12, 2007
    BEP Application: Wilf Rigter Solar Power...

    The following instructions detail how to build a Solar Power Smart Head version 3. The Head will seek light and when it finds the brightest source it will go into a low current standby mode. This version also comes with an low power FLED circuit to indicate when the head is active.

    August 1, 2017
    Teach the Teacher: Arduino Boot Camp

    Join our workshop on August 9th or 29th to learn the basics of how to make Arduinos work and how to teach CTF, CTS, and cross-curricular Project Based Learning using this fantastic resource. Sessions schedule: 10:00AM-12:00PM - Arduino programming with the Grove Educational Kit 1:00PM-3:00PM - Arduino Electronics with the ARDX Electronics Kit Location: Active […]

    Solarbotics Ltd Logo
    Solarbotics has been operating for more than 25 years, bringing electronics know-how and supplies to both the electronics professional and hobbyist. We'll be happy to help you too!

    Solarbotics, Ltd. is not responsible for misprints or errors on product prices or information. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

    Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
    Please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information. This item was manufactured prior to August 31, 2018.

    cart