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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...
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Flash Arduino Uno firmware to read DHT11 temp/humidity and MPU6050 IMU simultaneously; provides $AngleX, $AngleY and $AngleZ variables.
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Little Frankie robot downsized to 1ft, built from mixed parts, driven by 12V motors and 11.1V LiPo, running EZ-B V3 and soon V4.
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UART Byte Array Communication Explained
Hi @Athena, I'm asking about the best way to communicate via UART between an EZB4 (JavaScript running on the EZB) and an Arduino Mega (C++)....
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Athena |
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RPLIDAR Script Data Not Updating
I am using the RPLIDAR skill in ARC. The scan view is working correctly and I can see real-time obstacles in the UI. However, I cannot access usable scan...
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jp15sil24 |
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Adding An Action To An Existing Script
I have a question about adding an action to an existing script I have that is written in JavaScript for ARC. I currently have two different ARC...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Depthsensor Plugin Load Error
I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill "DepthSensor." I was looking for the Kinect Body Control skill but couldn't find it. After some research, I...
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jp15sil24 |
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Using Brushless Motors With ARC
just a question with this cycloidal gear, it can be used with these skills ? Sabertooth Movement Panel Brushless Motor Movement Panel Dual Hbridge W/PWM
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Athena |
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Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000
I have a question regarding the use of the Inverse Kinematics Robot Skill in Synthiam ARC. I've managed to create the general arm...
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Athena |
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ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown
I'm having an occasional issue with Windows shutting down when using the Utility.shutdownPC(); command from an ARC script. Background and setup: - I...
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Dave Schulpius |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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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jp15sil24 |
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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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DJ Sures |