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I recently assembled a JD robot straight out of the box and opened the example project for JD, which includes 12 controls. I completed the servo...
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Lidar A3m1 Error
Hi, I am using the RPLidar A3M1, but it is not functioning as expected. The system displays the following message: Timeout set for 2000ms RPLidar SDK: 2.0.0 Slamtec SDK: 2.1.0 Connected to COM13 @ 256000 Model: 43 Hardware Version: 113 Firmware Version: 7824 Serial No: 9B291C7164E72B13E0CF5E303CE92B13 Motor Ctrl Supported: False Health: , Code 7209...
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ARC Shortcut Creator
Does Shortcut Creator work in ARC? The Create Shortcut and Copy file path to clipboard are both greyed out and not clickable Thanks Steve
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Hello All, I am just starting out with robotics and need guidance on the next steps. I have a third-party TurtleBot that is based on a Raspberry Pi (RPi). It...
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I have modified my 3-wheel robot by replacing the two 360-degree servos with a motor equipped with a differential. This motor is controlled by a dual...
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How To I Include Pauses In Speech Synthesis.
How can I incorporate natural pauses into a speech script using Synthiam ARC? For instance, I want it to say "HO pause HO pause HO" with noticeable pauses in between. Currently, my Santa head is saying "HO HO HO" too quickly, and I would like to slow it down for a more natural delivery.
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How To Send GPT Text To Azure Text To Speech
How can I send text from a ChatGPT skill to Azure Text-to-Speech in ARC to access different voice options?
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Rplidar C1 Not Working
Is it possible to use the RPLidar C1 with Synthiam ARC, or is compatibility limited to the RPLidar A series? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Need Assistance With A Script
Hello @Athena, I have the latest update to ARC(12/21). I'm having trouble with one of my scripts that previously worked. Attached is a snippet of the code:...
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Encoder Firmware And PWM Only On Connection Index 0
Hi Athena, I am attempting to use an Arduino UNO with the encoder counter firmware, alongside another Arduino to control an H-Bridge using PWM. When I connect either device on connection index 0, they function correctly. However, they do not work on any other connection index. Specifically, the PWM control only operates on connection index 0....
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Sharp IR Sensor
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ARC Pro 2024.12.17.00 Update
I recently attempted to install the latest update, version 2024.12.17.00, for Synthiam ARC. After the download was complete, my Norton 360 antivirus software scanned the .exe file and flagged it as having a suspected virus, subsequently placing the file into quarantine. I'm hesitant to proceed with the installation until I can confirm that the file...
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