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ARC (Windows)

ARC (Windows)

Hello All; Don here, (Dlanod375) - In the ARC software under the design tab, how do you bring in or create your own files, say for a B9 robot or a R2D2 droid. What type of files are needed,...
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Ez-Script Focal Point

Hi Guys, A question arised when I thought the Say command in script would make the EZB say the string but then I realized SayEZB does that. This kinda confused me. Many of examples play the audio through my computer speakers instead of the EZB ... Is this simulated? Do I have to compile and upload to the EZB? Links would help. Thanks, Aliusa
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Onboard Computer Option, Opinion

Hi guys Im working on putting together the bits and pieces to our project and was looking for an opinion of using this type of approach to an on board computer. My goal is to ensure that the rover does not drop signal and go dark on me. The Project Jarvis video shows him using Arduino, (poor guy ) lol but im looking at the mother board he is using....
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Modified Ez-Bits For Futaba & Hitec

I decided to buy a bunch of extra servos so I could build a fully loaded SIX (or as my 4 year old grand-daughter says "a pretty spider robot"). My local hobby store sells three brands of servos Futaba, HiTec and some unknown generic knock off of the Futaba. I went with a mix of the Futaba and HiTec, got them home and found that the...
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Power Plug Doesn't Fit - Developer Kit

Power Plug Doesn't Fit - Developer Kit

The power plug you included in the Developer Kit does not fit into the power base. Reading on your forums this is a common problem? Pretty poor...
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Color Recognition

Color Recognition

Hi All, Is there a step-by-step tutorial on how to get my robot to respond to color? I've seen the tutorials, but can't get it to work. I want to have Roli follow a red ball as was...
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Color Tracking

Color Tracking

how can i delete bad foto's and why doesn move my servo's while tracking. i try photo from learn section and one whit fill in the ports none seems to work. thanks
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An Introduction To Scripting

All script examples are on the EZ-Cloud for download and updated after each additional post Download Now Index Part 1 - You are here Part 2 - Page 1 Post #6 Part 3 - Page 1 Post #8 Part 4 - Page 2 Post #6 Part 5 - Page 2 Post #9 Part 6 - Page 3 Post #5 Part 7 - Page 4 Post #3 I have some time on my hands and nobody seems to be asking questions at...
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Unable To Install On My Laptop

I just got my JD for my birthday present. My first time with a robot. I have no idea how install this on my laptop. After loading the software on the computer, it will not run. Please help as this 12year old is ready to rock this robot. Thanks
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Can't Switch Speech Recognition To French

Can't Switch Speech Recognition To French

Is any one have been successful setting up "Speech recognition" from US to french Canadian or other language in ARC. (French...
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Good Runthrough Of Adding Sabertooth And Syren

Good Runthrough Of Adding Sabertooth And Syren

Looking for shadowing session with a Ez User on walkthrough through connecting a styrene and a sabertooth controller to be...
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Battery Charger

Just got this robot for Christmas. Have not been able to get it to connect more than the camera.. and a claw moving around... then battery low notification started... we thought the battery was charged we had it plugged in for at least 2 hours... both lights the red and green blink when it is plugged in.. is it charging? and if not what needs to be...