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ARC Free Version

ARC Free Version

When is ARC free version going to be updated? Getting towards year a half now. Some of my devices use this version and it is now outdated.
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Talk Servo Or Equivalent

Talk Servo Or Equivalent

I would like the jaw servo on EZ-Robot Head to move with an audio file I uploaded to the soundboard, but I understand that Talk Servo 2 is only for text to speech.  I can't...
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DJ Sures |
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How To Use IF Conditions In Blockly

How To Use IF Conditions In Blockly

In the audio section there is a wait for phase section, rather than having a specific phase be listed have the answer go into a variable. Example...
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Automation Man |
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Animation On JD's Eyes In ARC Simulator

I don't see the animation on JD's eyes in ARC simulator when it runs. Am I missing a setting or is that function not available? Just wondering because I would like to continue testing while JD is charging and working on those eyeballs. Also who won the 2008 MLB World Series?
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Jeremie |
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AI Chatbot Responds In Conversation Log, But Does Not Speak.

I am using the tutorial for the AI ChatGPT instructions from the skill tutorial.  I have an account on Open AI and I have my API key.  My issue is that I follow the directions as shown, and I do get the Chatbot to Respond in the conversation log either through Bing Speech Recognition or typing in the chat space.   However, it does not speak the...
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MarkTheBotBldr |
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Anwser The Questions

can the script start running immediately when a text match is received? Not in order, but in coincidence of words.
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DJ Sures |
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Realize VR Robot Using Mycobot 280 For Arduino And Oculus Quest 2

I installed Firmware to UNO to connect with ARC. What's the next step to move the mycobot 280 for arduino with Oculus quest 2?
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hymecer |
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Can Not Send Command 'Scriptstart'

I am using the http method to send commands to JD, however I created a script called "walk" and when I send this command "https://127.0.0.1/Exec?password=admin&script=ControlCommand(%22Script%20Manager%22,ScriptStart,%22walk%22)" but receive this error: "Error: ControlCommand Error. 'Script Manager' does not exist. Can...
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EzAng |
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Best Printer To 3D Print EZ-Robot Parts

Best Printer To 3D Print EZ-Robot Parts

Do you print EZ-Robot Parts on a Resin Printer. If so what make model?  Between broken pieces, missing pieces and various hacked pieces, my...
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Jeremie |
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Http Action Error

I am using Avatar JD and http server, when I run this command https://127.0.0.1/Exec?password=admin&script=ControlCommand(%E2%80%9CAuto%20Position%E2%80%9D,%20AutoPositionAction,%20%E2%80%9CThinking%E2%80%9D) I receive: Error: Missing String Quotes or Invalid Expression at index 0: ?
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Athena |
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ARC For Android

I have installed ARC in my Android device. Is it possible to load my robot apps from a file in ARC for Android like I do in ARC for PC?
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Nomad 6R |
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Load Project Option In ARC For Android

Where is the "Load Project" option in ARC for Android? I can not find it.
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DJ Sures |