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How To Output Audio On PC Running ARC

I would like to output audio through my PC speakers rather than through the robot's head. Currently, I am using the Audio.SayEZB() function, but it outputs audio through the robot's head. Which module or function should I use to achieve this?
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Dave Schulpius |
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Accessing The Analog Values On An Arduino

Accessing The Analog Values On An Arduino

Is it possible to access analog values on an Arduino using the existing ARC software? I've tried, but it seems that the only ADC...
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Automation Man |
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Does ARC Have A Skill That Can Control A N20 Motor That Has An Encoder On It?

, Does ARC have a skill that can control a N20 motor that has an encoder on it using the Arduino UNO running EZB Firmware?
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Automation Man |
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Programming Esp32 As An Ezb

I'm having trouble creating an EZ-B from an esp32.  I know I've successfully done it in the past about a year ago - but now when I try I'm getting these error messages: C:\Users\dream\Downloads\EZ-ESP32 (1)\EZ-ESP32\ESP32PWM.cpp: In destructor 'virtual ESP32PWM::ESP32PWM()': C:\Users\dream\Downloads\EZ-ESP32 (1)\EZ-ESP32\ESP32PWM.cpp:50:17: error:...
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dreamwalklabs |
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Bing Speech With Button

I am currently using the Bing Speech recognition robot skill to activate the Openai Chatgpt robot skill for conversation with my robot. It’s working pretty well but I need to fix 2 things: I need to activate the conversation with a button press (contact closure) instead of a wake word. What is the best way to go about this? (I can handle all the...
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dreamwalklabs |
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Microphone Not Working In Speech Recognition But Does In Bing Speech Recognition

What can I check to find why the microphone works in Bing Speech Recognition but not in the Speech Recognition skill?
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Synthiam Suppo… |
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Arc Freezes

hi i have set a iotiny on connection 3 . when i want to make some visuals arc freezes in seconds . what can be the cause ?
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Nomad 6R |
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Using Pwm's On Connection 3

Using Pwm's On Connection 3

i'm using connection number 3 whit 3 pwm's for controling LeD's .  i'm using a script to controle the LED'S . how do i ad a connection to my script ? how does my...
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Nomad 6R |
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Howmany Voltage Regulator Is Needed

Howmany Voltage Regulator Is Needed

do i need a voltage regulator per servo ? or one voltage regulator per complete robot set up ?
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Nomad 6R |
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Error With RGB

Error With RGB

i'm getting an error when using a iotiny and RGB . what cause this ?
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Nomad 6R |
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Speaking Language

How can I change the speaking language of the head? Now it speaks in english and I want it to speak in italian
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Athena |
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General Question Is Roli Rover Ok For Me ?

Hi, i already made some robots with arduino, servos,3d parts,dfplayer . I'd like to make something bigger, like johnny five.  must roll,not walking , face/object recognition,speech,head,eyes,arms,elbows,hands,fingers,no legs just a chassis with obstacle avoidance, ultrasonic oder lidar.  So my idea ,as i dont know arc environment , is to begin with...
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Athena |