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Camera Problem

Camera Problem

Hello DJ, I installed the latest version of ARC and I am having a problem with my camera control. If I start a new file it works just fine but if I load my old file it is framed improperly and...
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Firmware Update Fail :(

All, I have not used the EZB in a while, it was working fine with the older software and firmeware. I was able to fire it right up, and connect fine... I downloaded the new ARC, and it then told me my firmware was out of date on the EZ board. I went ahead and followed the directions, connected the board via bluetooth. Then ran the firmware update...
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Release Notes For 2012.01.26.01

Hi, Any major changes for this release noticed the GET commands and VB script (may have been there before though) Love the script commands Land and Take Off!! Glyph response seems a lot better and looks like they can be tracked by the camera As always awesome Neil
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About The Items Sold Out

will you be getting more usb camera's in stock,also can any other camera work with your design
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Wall-E Tilting Eyes?

Wall-E Tilting Eyes?

Hello, I wanted to see if there is a way to place a servo (micro servo) in the the u command wall-e to make his eyes angle in and out.....i think the wall e does that out of box,...
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ARC Script Interface And Serial Communications

I am liking the interface that we now have with ARC ALOT. Well done DJ! I am able to control ARC with an outside python program which is awesome for my projects. What I am realizing is that within ARC there are few 'GET' type functions available. For example, you cannot get the state of a Digital port without a control (at least from what I have...
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Wtv020-Sd Sound Module

Does anyone have any experience with this sort of device? https://emartee.com/product/41540/MP3%20Sound%20Module%20Mini%20SD%20Card Is this a viable substitute for the Sparkfun MP3 trigger?
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Wireless USB!

Hello All, Anyone had a chance to play with the Pololu wixels? I can't confirm it but it seems like they can do true full-speed wireless USB 2.0. Can anyone else confirm this? What does this mean for us ARCs? -Take any Webcam and mount it to your bot, no need for wireless IP cameras and the like -Take any wired joystick and make it wireless -Put...
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Mouse Wheel Control

DJ, You know how you can click on an area on the screen and you then can scroll up or down with your mouse. This works on all the controlls in ARC however if you click on the background it does not work. It would be really slick if it did with the size I am working with. Right now it takes up about two screens worth and I have to use the scroll...
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Are All Bluetooth Dongle Created Equal?

Are All Bluetooth Dongle Created Equal?

I am looking for a Bluetooth dongle for my laptop and have found them price from less then a dollar on the internet to $22.++ at Best Buy. I...
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CYBOT - Real Robot

CYBOT - Real Robot

Hey guys, I'm planning on getting one of these & turn it into an EZ-Robot:...