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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 servo's for the inmoove . i notest the regulators getting very hot very rapidly .  can i use the 6volt servo's 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?
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Wifi Problem With Outside People Connecting

First time teaching with the JD humanoid, I have several classes, currently only using the robots for one class. We just learned how to connect though the Iphone App. The issue I am having is that someone is connecting to our robots outside my classroom, Is there any way to stop them like maybe set up passwords for the wifi? I plan to teach...
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A Couple Autoposition Actions Not Responding On First Call

or anyone who can help. There is something going on with a couple actions I've built in my Autoposition control that I don't understand. I have about 8 actions built from from a larger number of frames that position 6 servos. Three servos in each of two robot arms.  I've noticed that at least two of my actions in the Autoposition control will not...
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Kinect 360 Body Control Skill

Kinect 360 Body Control Skill

How do I pause and unpause the Kinect Body Control skill within a program? There doesn't seem to be a ControlCommand to do this. Without this ability, I have to...
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Error Playing Audio

Error Playing Audio

What does the following error mean when playing an audio file using PlayAudio command? My files are MP3 but I might change them to WAV. The error message is occasional. error playing...
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Which Skill Gives Coordinates Of Objects In Camera View

Which skill gives coordinates of objects in camera view? I remember seeing a skill that had many different variables listed for the camera view but I cannot find it.
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Making Motion Arrive At The Same Time

Is there a certain command/parameter that I need to put in Javascript and if possible in Blockly to move axes with different values arrive at the same time? Example: Move servo V1 to 5565 and Move V21 to 8755 at the same time and then arrive at the same time. I know it can be done with Auto position but I'd like it in Javascript so that I can...
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Libre Bot Connection

why can i not connect to bot libre from the ARC bot libre skill? i am using my correct user name and password but it will not authenticate?
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Putting Controller In Wifi Client Mode

@Athena Why ca i not put my ezb4 controller in client wifi mode using arc pro there is no option in the connection skill?
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Anyone Else Experiencing Cereproc Voice Causing ARC To Crash?

Anyone Else Experiencing Cereproc Voice Causing ARC To Crash?

Has anyone experienced the following: You have used Cereproc voices with your ARC projects...