Robotics Discussions and Project Ideas
Discuss robot hardware, programming, AI and project ideas with Synthiam community members. Share progress and learn from other builders.
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Exosphere
Telepresence and remote control for any robot with human-assisted tasks, video, audio, and AI...
Autonomous AI
Autonomous AI robot skill with vision, speech, movement, animations, and self-directed multi-step...
XV Lidar Bridge
Neato XV LIDAR integration for ARC with live radar, 8-zone obstacle detection, NMS support,...
Orbbec Depth Camera …
Orbbec legacy camera support for ARCx: obstacle scans, floor-drop detection, depth/color/IR video,...
Webots Simulator
ARCx interface for Webots robots: drive, control joints, vision, lidar mapping, sensors, and move...
Zivid 3D Camera
Zivid 3D camera skill for ARCx: captures aligned color/depth snapshots, detects pick points,...
Voice menu tree to navigate options and run scripts on ARC robots. Multi-level, customizable prompts, speech I/O, timeout and repeat/back.
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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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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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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STL File Request For Jaw
Is there an STL file available for the lower jaw without any support structures?
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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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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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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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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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Configuring Lattepanda In ARC
Hi, I have a LattePanda board integrated into my robot, and I am having trouble configuring its settings in the ARC Pro software. I can't seem to assign it a specific 'seat' or position within the software. Can someone please help me with this issue? Thank you!
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EZ-B V4 Base Protective Covers
Hello everyone! I've created some covers for the EZ-B v4 base. These covers can be used whether the EZ-B v4 is installed or not and are designed to protect the...
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