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Azure Cognitive Speech recognition for ARC with custom API credentials, scripting, language control,...
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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InMoov converted to EZ-Robot - custom GUI for servos, face tracking, speech, Pandorabot AI, MS Cognitive, neopixel rings and scripting
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Interesting Article And Discussion Describing What Servos Are And How They Work
Saw this today on Hack-a-day. Nothing new to me, but it ties directly to a conversation I was having recently with @RR333 about using a DC motor and why I thought a servo better fit his needs. https://hackaday.com/2016/03/24/hackaday-dictionary-servo-motors/ Alan
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Peadro Robot Build
6 DOF robotic arm 12 volt gear motor driven tracked chassis with 10 pound capactiy 12 volt 6 amp hour battery Im going to use a DROK step down to lower the voltage where i like it for...
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clintard |
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Servos For Hero 1
Hi all In my on-again/off-again Hero 1 reburb project I've given up on trying to use the stepper motors for the steering, head and arms. Can someone suggest a good sized servo or setup...
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TNMike |
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Voice Recognition
Hi, I'm using the voice recognition control and it is working quite well. I do a lot of presentations and show this feature often. Just before moving on to another control, I pause the VR (checkbox) but for reasons unknown the setting does not hold. I works initially. While I'm presenting, the robot responds to my voice and performs actions (sit,...
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tom.caine |
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Print(Txt) Script Function Does Not Work As Documented
The documentation for the script print function indicates that it should output to the debug window: Print( txt ) Outputs the specified text to the debug console Example: Print("This is some text") Example: Print("Today is $Day") Example: Print("$pi rounded is Round($pi, 2)") However, it is only outputting to the...
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thetechguru |
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Omnibot 2000 Tire
Hi Guys I am in desperate need of an Omnibot 2000 tire, can anyone help?
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CochranRobotic… |
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Using Opto- Couple Relays With An Ezb
There has been much confusion on how to add a relay to an Ezb. There are three style relays, relay only, relay with a built in transistor circuit,...
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Andy Roid |
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Relays Turn On, But Not Off
Alright. My dewy build is almost finished, but I have hit a problem with the relays I'm using. They require at least 1.5v to activate them, and then nothing to...
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Andy Roid |
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No Camera After Updating To Lattest Version Of ARC For Windows?
Hello, I successfully updated the ARC Software for Windows and successfully connected to the Adventure Robot in AP communication mode. All works except for camera. Hit start button in camera screens and it immediately changes to stop. No picture from camera in video window. Worked o.k. with previous version before update? Odd thing about it is when...
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DJ Sures |
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Leap Motion
Hallo, I was wondering if a certain plug in could work in ARC with the leap motion sensor? Sort of plug-in like the myo or texas instruments watch...
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DigiEddy |
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Possible Feature Or Script Help
In ARC there is a "pause" option box for the personality generator and speech recognition. I am wondering if a future update could include a "pause" option in the movement panel as well. What I am looking to do is when the robot boots up I would like the movement panel to be paused (init script). I would like it to remain in...
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kamaroman68 |
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Uart Feedback, Looped Script Error (Sometimes)
Hi all, I'm having a bit of "sometimes" issue with calling for feedback through the EZB's Uart port from my Kangaroo. Maybe I'm not writing my script properly. I guess I'm a little unsure how the bytes are read by ARC and how fast to set a loop at and send it through the Uarts. I'm using the Kangaroo for position and speed control and...
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Dave Schulpius |