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Outdoor Robot Navigation Challenges

@Athena, could you please share your insights on outdoor navigation with robots? I'm interested in understanding the main concerns, challenges, or difficulties that one might encounter while trying to navigate robots outdoors. Additionally, based on your experience, are there any crucial points or best practices you would recommend for successful...
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Filenotfoundexception Error Accessing Projects

I'm encountering an issue with ARC version 2025.03.18.00. When attempting to access my ARC projects, I receive the following error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file 'C:\Users\drnik\Documents\ARC\My Projects'. File name: 'C:\Users\drnik\Documents\ARC\My Projects' at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String...
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Bingspeech Error: Missing Dependency Issue

Has anyone encountered this error when using BingSpeech? It's occurring today, and I'm not sure why. Here's the error message I'm receiving: Error in response received: Server was unable to process the request. ---> Method UserServices.OpenAIChatGPT cannot be reflected. ---> There was an error reflecting 'request'. ---> There was an error...
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Trouble Uploading Robot Project

Trouble Uploading Robot Project

Hi, I'm having trouble uploading a new robot project. The page isn't recognizing my YouTube video. I'm finding it quite challenging to understand all the...
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Sabertooth Controller Red Error Light

Sabertooth Controller Red Error Light

I'm working on an autonomous boat for a university/school project designed to collect rubbish from lakes. It features a front-mounted conveyor...
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Integrating Sabertooth With Synthiam ARC

Integrating Sabertooth With Synthiam ARC

I currently have a remote-controlled system utilizing a Sabertooth 2X32 motor driver to operate two electric wheelchair motors, which are...
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Skype Service Ending In May

Hi everyone, Has anyone else noticed that Skype will be ending its services in May? After that time, Skype will no longer be available.
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Skill For Controlling Waveshare Serial Servos Type ST Series

Skill For Controlling Waveshare Serial Servos Type ST Series

These servos are high quality and the type ST3215 is also quite inexpensive. The type ST3025 (BL /...
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Disaster Struck My Robot A Few Weeks Ago

Disaster Struck My Robot A Few Weeks Ago

Hi everyone. Disaster struck my robot lab a few weeks ago. While trying to fine tune my B9's arm elbow motor (because of some control issues...
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Powering SBC And Remote Connections

I was wondering what solutions users use to power an SBC with 12V-battery pack, LiPo, Li-ion, etc.-and for remote connection to the SBC, such as TightVNC or other methods. What do you use to connect? PC, tablet? Does anyone use a notebook or tablet as an SBC? Thanks for sharing your ideas and solutions!
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Integrating ARC With Humanoid Robots

I'm new to the Synthiam community and am currently exploring the integration of ARC (Autonomous Robot Control) software with commercially available humanoid robots. I've noticed that some companies offer third-party software integration through APIs, especially for AI models like Large Language Models (LLMs). However, I'm curious to understand the...
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Praise For Synthiam ARC Application

The Synthiam ARC application is amazing! It has been incredibly helpful to me. Thank you to all the developers for creating such a fantastic tool.