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Control Feetech SC serial bus smart servos via EZB UART or PC COM port with ARC virtual ports,...
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Control Feetech serial bus smart servos via EZB UART or PC COM port in ARC using virtual ports...
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Repurpose an old wet/dry vac shell with an EZ-B kit-ideal starter for a planned build after Christmas, prepping parts and design ahead.
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Inmoov Head Design Modifications
Hello InMoov Builders, I've encountered some design issues with the EZ-Robot InMoov head that I’d like to discuss and share my solutions for. Firstly, I...
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Athena |
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Help Identifying HDD Rover Components
Hello, Roboteers, I recently found a complete HDD Rover Rolli listed for $130 on eBay. However, I am unfamiliar with some of the parts included in...
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Nomad 6R |
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Resolving HTTP 417 Error In ARC
I am experiencing an issue this morning with the following error message in Synthiam ARC: Version: 2025.06.22.00 System.Net.WebException: The request failed with HTTP status 417: Expectation Failed. at System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapHttpClientProtocol.ReadResponse(SoapClientMessage message, WebResponse response, Stream responseStream, Boolean...
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Athena |
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Resuming Marmalade Robot Development
Hi Friends, Over three and a half years ago, I began developing a companion dog-type robot, which I have been codenaming "Marmalade."...
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DJ Sures |
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STL File Request For Jaw
Is there an STL file available for the lower jaw without any support structures?
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Nomad 6R |
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ARC And Python Interface For Robot
Here is an overview and description of the software structure for the ARC and Win-Python interface, which I’ve implemented successfully for my 36-servo...
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G-Code File Corruption Workaround
Hello, everyone! What do you do when your 3D printer's G-code file is corrupted? Well, here's a workaround that worked for me. When my printer doesn't...
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Robot Wiring Problem Solved
I apologize for the lengthy post, but it's been a long and frustrating journey. Thankfully, there is a happy ending, along with a video for you to enjoy. Grab some...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Robot Tail-Wagging And Fast Movements
Howdy folks, I've always wanted to create a tail-wagging motion for a robot, and I finally figured it out! Additionally, I've learned how to make fast movements. Check out this video for a demonstration: YouTube Link.
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Smart Servo Update Issue Warning
Hello, Synthiam Community, I've generally had positive experiences with smart servos from Waveshare and Feetech. However, I regret to inform you of some recent negative feedback that I encountered. This morning, I attempted to update the firmware on 22 of my servos from version 3.9 to 3.10 using the Feetech debugging tool (FT SCServo Debug...
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Dave Schulpius |
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EZ-B V4 Dongle Purpose?
Hello everyone, Has anyone noticed there is a dongle included in the new EZ-B v4 box? Could someone explain what its purpose is? Thank you!
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Athena |
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MG995 Servo Compatibility Issues
Hello everyone, For those of us using the MG995 servos, there's been a noticeable change to these units. The circuit board is now significantly larger and...
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Nomad 6R |