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Dynamixel by Robotis
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Dynamixel

Open-source ARC plugin to control Robotis Dynamixel servos (XL-320, AX-12, XL430) via EZ-B, Arduino or Robotis. Supports position, speed, accel.

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Search Function?

I'm trying to search for something, but the search always returns 0. It even it populates what I'm looking for as I type, but alas nothing. I've tried two browsers. Anyone having the same issue?
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Wires Melting Together

Hey,  I have 4 heavy duties servos, 1 HD, and 1 micro servo attached to EZB. And a bunch of LEDs, HBRIDGE, etc all but 1 addressable port is available.  Today I noticed one of my servos was failing. In fact, it smelled like plastic was burning. But it wasn't the servo itself but the plastic female pin connectors. The Red and Black ones melted...
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Can I Use A Continuous Rotation Servo And An External Pot As A Standard Servo?

Can I Use A Continuous Rotation Servo And An External Pot As A Standard Servo?

I tried posting this as a question but could not get that to...
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Getp Command For Kangaroox2 For Use With If/Endif??

Getp Command For Kangaroox2 For Use With If/Endif??

Hello everyone, I am trying to create a simple condition using a Kangaroox2 and two motors with independent control....
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Live Hack Ideas/Suggestions

Live Hack Ideas/Suggestions

Hey everyone. It’s the time of year I start hosting live hacks. I’d like to know your thoughts on subjects to cover. I have a list below and will add to it with your...
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Anyone Using An AI Cam Board?

Anyone Using An AI Cam Board?

Anyone using this board? AI Cam PS: sorry i am unable to open a new question...
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270 Degree Servo

270 Degree Servo

Does anyone know how to make a 270 degree servo move 270 degrees?  I purchased some 35kg TD-8135MG 270 degree servos from China and they turned up this week so I put them in a robot arm....
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Dialogflow Skill Out Of Date And Poorly Maintained

Dialogflow Skill Out Of Date And Poorly Maintained

I need to reimplement Dialogflow into my robot's ARC application. However, I can no longer find the api key field in...
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Multiple Movement Panels

Multiple Movement Panels

Can you allow multiple movement panels in ARC please. I have the roomba panel added but then went to add autoposition to control a robot arm and received a you are...
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ARC Monthly Pricing Question

ARC Monthly Pricing Question

I had a fellow robot builder looking to start using ARC with an EZB ask me a question I couldn't answer. He said he couldn't figure out what the actual monthly...
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Voice Command Portuguese Brazil

Voice Command Portuguese Brazil

Olá amigo, preciso de um recurso de comando de voz em português para o meu robô que estou montando com o EZB 4.0. Eu tentei vários, mas nenhum teve sucesso...
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Jerky Servo Motion

I started working with a JD robot a couple of days ago. I am looking to create fluid motion from pose to pose. I am programming the motion via the Script Collection (Python). This is resulting in a relatively smooth motion at a constant speed, but I would like to create acceleration or motion profiles to make the motion look more lifelike. Below is...