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Audio File Out EZB
Stream MP3 or WAV files from your PC to the primary EZ-B speaker for robot audio playback, alerts,...
PCA9685 Servo Driver
Drive 16 servos over EZB I2C with a PCA9685 PWM controller, using ARC servo commands and...
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4-series bar chart for real-time sensor comparison in ARC; set titles, values, RGB bar colors and conditional coloring via EZ-Script.
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Adding The Caster And Extra Storage To Roomba
I printed the extra storage container on the roomba but when I went to install it I had to remove the guts of the robot. Now...
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Requesting Centerline Setting Feature
Hi Athena, Is it possible to add an additional setting to the user interface on this page? Specifically, I'm looking to add a centerline setting,...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Button Color Change Issue
I'm currently developing two user interfaces in ARC, and each interface is comprised solely of buttons designed to execute scripts. I've configured the buttons to change...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Robot Skill Interface List Empty
I have a question regarding the Robot Skill Interface Builder in Synthiam ARC. When I attempt to access it, no skills appear in the list. Can anyone provide...
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Synthiam Suppo… |
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ARC Speech Recognition Issue
I am using a new Windows 11 PC, and I'm facing an issue with speech recognition in ARC. Although I've set my PC's language to English and the microphone settings...
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Nomad 6R |
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Sending Float Value Via UART
Hello @Athena, I would like some assistance with sending a floating-point value via UART from an EZ-B v4 using JavaScript to an Arduino Mega using C++. Here's a snippet of my current code: EZ-B v4 JavaScript Code: js UART.initHardwareUart(0, 9600); var actualCourse = 91.55; // Need an appropriate method to send the floating-point value correctly...
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Athena |
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Wireless RPLIDAR A1 With Raspberry Pi
Can I Make RPLIDAR A1 Work Wirelessly with ARC Using Raspberry Pi 4? Hi everyone, I'm working on a robotics project and I want to use the RPLIDAR A1 sensor wirelessly with Synthiam ARC. I was wondering if it's possible to stream LIDAR data over Wi-Fi from a Raspberry Pi 4 (connected to the RPLIDAR via USB) to ARC running on my Windows laptop. My...
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Athena |
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Building Autonomous Robot For Terrain Cleanup
Mitch Torri, the owner of ASI in Mendon, Utah, generously provided my V2R_AG_Robotics 4H club with a robot project reminiscent of...
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chuck.smith.ut |
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Understanding Servo Resolution In ARC
Could someone help refresh my memory on servo resolution settings in ARC? I'd like to revisit this topic to better understand how it affects my robot's performance. I'm using the high-quality, low-cost EZ-Robot HD servos in my robot. I love that they're quiet and durable under tough conditions. I've explored the Support section on the Synthiam...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Synchronized LED Blinking Iotiny
Hello, Athena! I am trying to use the PWMRandom(D6, 0) and PWMRandom(D7, 0) commands to control two LEDs, simulating human-like blinking simultaneously. I'm utilizing the IoTiny controller for this project. Could you please advise on how to achieve this synchronized blinking effect? Thank you!
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Athena |
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ARC Remote UI Network Password Issue
I am experiencing an issue where the network password is not being recognized when trying to view a user interface in Synthiam ARC through the Remote UI feature on my Android Galaxy S20, using the app downloaded from the Play Store. Initially, after setting up everything on my phone and configuring ARC, I was able to view the user interface I...
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Minimum Screen Resolution For ARC
What is the minimum recommended screen resolution for running the ARC application on a Windows PC? I am currently evaluating Single Board Computer (SBC) displays and need to know if there is a recommended user interface resolution for ARC. I've been unable to find this information within the ARC system requirements.
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smiller29 |