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How To Implement A Ramp Function To A Motor Value Derived From A Map Function.

Hello @Athena, I am experiencing difficulties with implementing a ramp function for motor values that are determined using a map function in my C++ code. Could you please review the attached code and provide guidance on why it won't compile? The variables leftSpeed and rightSpeed are the values produced by the map function. Thank you, Jack cpp void...
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Watching Specific Variables

Watching Specific Variables

Is there a way to display only specific variables in the Variable Watcher or in a separate area within Synthiam ARC? I have over 50 different variables from various...
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Should I Upgrade Robots Computer To Windows 11?

Should I Upgrade Robots Computer To Windows 11?

I've been running ARC on Windows 10 Home edition with no issues on an onboard mini computer mounted on my robot and connected...
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UART Communication Between And EZB4 And An Arduino

Hello , I am experiencing unreliable transmission of UART data from my EZ-B v4 to an Arduino MEGA. It seems that the Arduino is not consistently reading the data as available. Sometimes the transmission works, and other times it does not. I have double-checked the wiring connections. Could you please review the JavaScript and C++ code for any...
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The Secomnd Seat Of The ARC Pro Software Is Not Functioning Properly

I have ARC Pro installed on two different machines. However, after rebooting or closing the software, it won't reopen unless I release the license. Why does the second installation require me to release the machine and then reactivate the license every time I close the software?
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Can You Add Wake Word And Microphone Setup In Advanced Speech Recongnition Skill

Can You Add Wake Word And Microphone Setup In Advanced Speech Recongnition Skill

Can you please add these options in Advanced Speech...
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Trying To Figure Out A Weird POP At The Start And End Of Sound Files.

Trying To Figure Out A Weird POP At The Start And End Of Sound Files.

After I installed a computer onboard the B9 robot and connected the three...
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Building A VR Controlled Robot

@Athena which approach is recommended for a interactive robot which control by VR oculus. ARC on Pi as a brain to robot, 4 motors and serial servos as arms to Arduino mega here i have another doubt also Hbridge skill has only 2 motor control. if i have 4 motors how to control it.
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Gcode Transfer Into ARC.

Gcode Transfer Into ARC.

I'd like to request a script that can take a Gcode which is  plain text file and convert it into a multidimensional array. Once it is in an array then I can work with it in...
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Is It Possible To Have Automatic Keyboard Taps Done On Startup Of A Script

, I've noticed that every time I open a Blockly script in ARC, I have to manually perform the same keyboard actions to resize and reorient the script. Given ARC's advanced capabilities, is it possible to automate these initial adjustments through a script? This would help reduce the repetitive steps needed to get started with each script. If this...
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How Do I Install The Screen To Camera Skill

How Do I Install The Screen To Camera Skill

Hi, I'm having trouble locating the Screen to Camera skill in ARC. Has it been retired, or is there a specific section in ARC where I...
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AI Generated Results Into Text Of A Certain Region Of Screen From A Picture

AI Generated Results Into Text Of A Certain Region Of Screen From A Picture

I'd like to request AI generated results into text of a certain region...