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Chatgpt Not Functioning

Chatgpt Not Functioning

Hi Athena, Do you know what happened with ChatGPT not functioning in the ARC software this week? My robot hasnt been chatting with me this week, and Ive tried using the...
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Upgrading From Win 10 To Win 11 For ARC Pro On SBC

,  I am running ARC Pro on a single board computer (SBC) mounted directly on my robot. Its a dedicated computer and only runs ARC for the robot. My operating system is Windows 10. I have done all the performance tips and removed a lot of unneeded bloatware with info given here on the forum. Mostly to make sure nothing is running but what is needed...
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Heavier Batterie On Ezbv4

Heavier Batterie On Ezbv4

can a 3 cell batterie 7.4 volts damage an ezbv4 ? i used this one whithout knowing it . i also used this one on the new servos .so i burned myself the servo .
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How Can I Use Python Script To Return Values From A Mic Array?

How can I use a Python script to return values from a respeaker mic array connected to my windows SCB that is running ARC? I have python scripts that can return sound direction that I would like to use to trigger movements.  I have the latest Python installed on the window 11 pro PC that also runs the ARC application. Is there anything else I need...
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Is This The Proper Way To Toggle Between Two Functions In A Javascript Loop?

, I have a Javascript that watched an ADC value attached to a microswitch. When the switch is operated the ADC value will change. Ive written a JavaScript with two functions. One for each positions of the switch and a While loop in each that holds the script until the ADC value crosses a threshold. Then when one function finishes it calls the other...
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Servo Range Extended

hi the horizontal servo window goes from 1 to 180 degree . i have a servo that has a 1 to 220 degree so i cant use the horizontal servo window . would it work in a script excample servoRandom(d0,1,220) ?  thank you
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Connecting To Arduino Using A Script

How would you use a script to connect to an Arduino that is connected to your SCB that is running ARC? As part of the robots initialization I would like to connect to all the the Arduino’s programmatically.
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Init Script

How would I write an init script that would allow me to set the min and max and speed before it moves a servo to its starting position?  I want to be able to have the robot move slowly when it initializes each servo.   I also want to be able to initialize each servo individually so I can keep the current draw to a minimum.    After the...
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How To Connect Arduino To Ezb With Uart

How To Connect Arduino To Ezb With Uart

@DJSures it has been awhile since we discussed my attempt to use Roboclaw library with ESP32 and ARC. But I have made some progress (not real...
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Need Tip On Javascript Counter Script

, I need a little help with Javascript.  * I have a working script that moves an arm motor up and down on an arc. * There is a opto switch in the center of the arc that that when blocked indicates that the arm is centered. * This opto switch is attached to an ADC port on an EZB v4.  * The motor is controlled with a Kangroo/Sabertooth and commanded...
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Voltage Regulator Getting Very Hot

hi i hope i can ask this question here . i use the HITEC 6 volt big servos for the inmoove . i notest the regulators getting very hot very rapidly .  can i use the 6volt servos with the 7.4 volt batterie without the 5 voltinline regulator ? thanks
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Robot Video Display Face

does Arc have a robot skill to create an a robot animated face via a computer video display? if not, how would i create one?