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NMS Navigation Data …
Query NMS lidar scan data by angle, with control commands for range, arc extremes, and obstacle...
Rplidar
Slamtec Lidar driver for ARC; scans 360° and publishes distance data to NMS for mapping, obstacle...
Kinect Xbox 360 Dept…
Converts Xbox 360 Kinect depth frames into NMS obstacle scans for ARC path planning, SLAM, and...
Featured
Control a custom ARC robot to manipulate and solve a Rubik's Cube using calibrated arms and grippers; integrates with Thingiverse build.
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DJI P4 active tracking follows a hacked Friendly Robotics Lawnbot using Sabertooth motor controller, switchable EZ-BV3 or RC mode control
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Maps Are Opinions: When Your Robot Argues With Your House
Robots don’t see rooms. They vote on them. LiDAR turns your hallway into a debate, not a blueprint. Here’s...
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Fxrtst's Mecha Morphix Robot Platform
Build and program the Mecha Morphix robot head ALAN with hours of 3D printing, assembly, wiring and coding tutorials plus BOM and modular parts.
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Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting
Hi @Athena, I'm using the following code snippet on an Arduino Mega that is communicating via UART with an EZB4: if...
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Joystick Release Servo Reset
I have an XInput joystick and four servos connected to an EZB (servos on D12-D15). In my ARC project I’m using the Joystick (XInput) Robot Skill. The left stick...
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Fxrtst's Introducing Alan
Build Alan interactive android head: modular, 3D-printed animatronic kit with 2025 video courseware, BOM links, EZB-compatible and upgradeable.
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Usb To Serial Connection Camera Option
With the option to use the EZB in serial to USB you lose the option for the camera since the connections use the camera port. Is it possible to...
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EZ-B V4 Units Troubleshooting
I have two older EZ-B v4 units that are causing problems. I don’t use them regularly-only occasionally for testing. i made 2,3 reset on both EZBs. I’ve included...
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Inverse Kinematic Arm v12
Control robot arms with inverse and forward kinematics, converting X/Y/Z positions into joint motion and reporting end-effector location.
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Soundboard Volume Zero Issue
I have a question about the ARC robot skill SoundBoard (EZB). Why can't the volume go to zero anymore? I'm not sure when this changed, but it seems the soundboard...
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The First Bias You Ship Is A Voice
Robots don’t just speak-they set expectations. The accent, pace, and tone you choose shape trust, speed, and even ethics. Here’s why voice is your...
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Request For Promotional Material
I will be exhibiting at a Robotics Expo next month with all my robots programmed using ARC. I need a handout for visitors to take away-a document that...
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ARC 2026.04.11.00 (Pro, Runtime And Free)
Synthiam ARC update: improved stability, smarter EZ-B emulator, Blockly crash fixes, real-time boot logs, UI polish and expanded education...
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