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feature request

Request The Option To Reject ARC Updates

Control Synthiam ARC updates to avoid forced upgrades that disrupt lectures, demos and robot builds; maintain stability and update on your schedule.
Comments 2
Views 2 k
TMesserschmidt |
feature request
More Windows For Servo's

More Windows For Servo's

Add more control windows to assign servos for keyboard key control, mirroring the pictured layout.
Comments 2
Views 2 k
Nomad 6R |
feature request

RTMP Camera Stream

Enable RTMP camera streaming from VR/stereoscopic cameras to create powerful telepresence robots.
Comments 15
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
feature request
Bug Thread For Bugs Or Issues In Early Release Versions

Bug Thread For Bugs Or Issues In Early Release Versions

Synthiam ARC: 'Auto Refresh' mislabeled 'Auto Backup'; Blockly won't save if you switch to JS and converts...
Comments 28
Views 4 k
Nink |
feature request
Blend DC Motor Control With Servo Control

Blend DC Motor Control With Servo Control

Blend Auto Position servo frames with DC elbow motor control using EZ Scripts, encoder feedback and Kangaroo/Sabertooth UART for smoother...
Comments 11
Views 3 k
DJ Sures |
feature request

Aimlbot With AIML 2.X

AIML 2.x skill support for richer chatbot capabilities; AIML 1.x is no longer officially supported by Pandorabots.com
Comments 6
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
feature request
DRV8825 Stepper Motor Driver

DRV8825 Stepper Motor Driver

Enable Synthiam ARC to control stepper motors using a cheap driver for affordable motor control.
Comments 5
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
feature request
Option To Reject Or Postpone Updates

Option To Reject Or Postpone Updates

Prevent ARC auto-updates that delete custom AIML and disrupt EZ-B robot deployments; add PRO option to reject or postpone updates
Comments 4
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
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2D/3D Camera Aggregation And Correlation

2D/3D Camera Aggregation And Correlation

Aggregate configurable 2D/3D/thermal camera data with runtime orientation and fast spatial/attribute queries for obstacle avoidance,...
Comments 7
Views 2 k
martint |
feature request

Support For Orbbec Astra Embedded S

Use USB cameras with RGB and depth streams in Synthiam ARC to enhance obstacle avoidance, mapping, navigation and room localization.
Comments 2
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
feature request
Control Of Robots In Exosphere Trough Internet With Android Phone

Control Of Robots In Exosphere Trough Internet With Android Phone

Mobile app remote access for telepresence robots enables worldwide control and seamless...
Comments 3
Views 2 k
DJ Sures |
feature request

QR Codes And Mobile Interface

Enable Mobile Interface Android App camera QR code recognition; currently limited to glyph, face and colour tracking.
Comments 0
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afcorson |