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MY SHOULDER SERVO IS BURNED OUT AND THEY NO LONGER MAKE IT. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

MY SHOULDER SERVO IS BURNED OUT AND THEY NO LONGER MAKE IT. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Problem: This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. My shoulder servo doesn’t work anymore, and I’m told they don’t make this servo anymore. What do I do now? Solution: You could cry, but I […]
HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY SERVOS ARE CENTERED?

HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY SERVOS ARE CENTERED?

Question:  How do I make sure my servos are centered before I build my robot? How can I test my servos once it is built? Answer: The I.L.A.R. (It Looks About Right) method works ok, but if you want to be precise, you need a servo driver. This video shows you how to use one […]
WHAT ARE FRICTION PLATES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT TO MY LYNXMOTION ROBOT?

WHAT ARE FRICTION PLATES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT TO MY LYNXMOTION ROBOT?

Question: What are friction plates and why are they important to my Lynxmotion Robot? The directions are unclear on how to install them. This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. Want to upgrade them? See […]
WHAT USB-SERIAL CONVERTER WORKS BEST WITH LYNXMOTION?

WHAT USB-SERIAL CONVERTER WORKS BEST WITH LYNXMOTION?

Question: This post is ARCHIVED, meaning the links may or may not work! My computers do not have serial ports, what is the best way to connect them to my computer? Solution: Best solution for now is below, but nothing beats the good old serial port. Check  the back of the computer and see if […]

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