EddiePlus the better balance bot

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Hello again! Eddie is back and he's excited to show off his improvements. This is EddiePlus, and he has a much cleaner look, new accessories, and vastly improved performance. All the great features of the original Eddie still exist: Rechargeable, WiFi Enabled, Remote Control, FPV Capable, Open Source, 1 hour drive time with USB camera active, and many more. EddiePlus comes packed with new features including Wheel/Motor encoders, faster motors that bring more speed, bigger wheels for better balance, dual PID control on each wheel, dynamic balance, and much more. Eddie's design has evolved to make him safer and easier to build, thanks to his backpack which keeps the electronics safe. His build guide is also available online to assist you in assembly. EddiePlus comes with three main control options: an iOS application from David Glinski, a Python control from William Radigan, and a Windows application from Eric Jastram. Some upcoming features for EddiePlus include Bluetooth control, making it easier to navigate your robot with precision. His source code is available on GitHub, and you can follow his journey on Twitter @EddieBalance. With new videos, photos, and 3D models being posted regularly, there's always something new to explore. Eddie is designed to be expanded upon by others, so feel free to join the community and make your own contributions. If you need help building your EddiePlus, don't hesitate to reach out via message here or on Twitter @EddieBalance. With Eddie's improved design, he's now ready for adventure and can adapt to varying carry loads, navigate slopes with ease, learn to dance, and be controlled remotely. See him in action in the demo videos linked below: EddiePlus adapts to varying carry loadshttp://youtu.be/LNMD3ySDc_8 EddiePlus doesn't mind slopeshttp://youtu.be/1JDhUngas1Q EddiePlus is learning to dancehttp://youtu.be/weLLFOMiZC8 EddiePlus likes to be remote controlledhttp://youtu.be/2_HegEclIyQ Instructions: Check out the EddiePlus Builder's Guide I've created on Google Drive at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pRXCySIopjcWRlSXN6NmRXdG8/view?usp=sharing and my Software Setup Guide at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgfG7jG9S5WKtWNUWPfE_pCwGTvZIW7KWqiPiXg1M0w/view.