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Turn Adventurebot Using Angles

Turn Adventurebot Using Angles

I am pretty new to working on the AdventureBot, and a class project requires me to make it turn at certain angles, such as turn left 55 degrees, turn right 34...
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Sendserial Doesn't Work Correctly

Sendserial Doesn't Work Correctly

I'm doing some experimentation sending  a serial message ( 115200 baud rate) to ezbv4. The project sends  a packet of 10 bytes every 100 mS.  The packet...
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Test Batt In Robot

Test Batt In Robot

how do you test a batt in the robot while charging.the reason i ask,see pic. bad week 3 batt death ez robot,2 batt death bioloid.
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Script Execution Is Not Shown By ARC

I have installed the new ARC , and  made some scripting with it. I noticed that the "console" window, where ez-b used to show each statement during execution, now only displays  "start" and "done", no statement. Why ?? is it a bug ??
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Using Vive Controllers For Arms?

Using Vive Controllers For Arms?

Hi,  ive successfully managed to get Virtual Reality running with my HTC Vive and the JD Camera, very nice Is anyone aware how to use the Vive Controllers...
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ARC TTS Pitch Control

Just a quick question I can use my custom Cereproc Robot voice in ARC but I don't see in the Cheat code how to lower the pitch in the TTS script  controls?  It is not supposed to be a Female Cylon,LOL! I think I remember some conversation about this and it is not possible? I was given some code how to modify the voice in the windows system,would...
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Can't Wrap My Head Around This. Everything Here Is Free!!

I just realized something and it boggles my mind. This amazing robot control software that's available here at Synthiam is absolutely free. It's the most powerful and diversive robotic control software ever written and it's able to control so many different popular devises! OMG. Even the tech support is fast, friendly and free! How do you do it and...
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Extend Batterie Cable

Extend Batterie Cable

hi is it safe to extend the batterie wire,make it longer. long dean cable
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I/O Ports Not Responding To The ARC UI Servo Control

I/O Ports Not Responding To The ARC UI Servo Control

I have an ezb v4 that has been on the shelf for several years. (worked when last used). I was on the shelf too so we...
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3D Printer Pen

3D Printer Pen

I've decided I'm not ready to own a 3D printer just yet, but I did purchase a 3D printer pen. It's no maker bot, but it's pretty neat. I got mine for about $100 on ebay and it came with some...
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Alternative To The  Scary Terry Sound Board To Drive A Jaw Servo

Alternative To The Scary Terry Sound Board To Drive A Jaw Servo

What is the alternative to the  Scary Terry "sound board" to drive a jaw servo?...
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3D Printer Recommendations From Experience

3D Printer Recommendations From Experience

I'd like to ask the community for their feedback on getting a 3D printer. We are looking at getting a 3D printer with a bed of at least...