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First Attempt Building An Android App For The Irobot Dirt Dog
Upgraded the speakers to 8 ohm 2 watt 1 inch diameter units and hid everything inside the dust bin of the Dirt Dog. There is just a bit more...
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Reverting ARC Update Issues
After installing the latest ARC update, version 2025.06.12.00, Im encountering issues with some of my scripts that previously worked. Here are a couple of the error...
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Seeking Complete Python API Document
Im in the process of refactoring my EZ-Script code to Python for my R2-D2 project. I have numerous scripts in use, but the good news is that I can refactor them gradually-allowing some parts to continue using the old scripting while introducing Python code to others. This incremental approach is quite beneficial! For this extensive task, I aim to...
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Choosing EZ-Script Or Python Sleep?
Should I use the sleep(timeMs) EZ-Script API command in Synthiam ARC, or is it better to use the standard Python sleep function, such as import time; time.sleep(0.05)? I have been programming using the time.sleep() function, which is standard practice in Python for introducing delays in scripts. However, I recently noticed the sleep(timeMs) command...
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Using A Vacuum As A Robot Base
With the advancements in technology, I believe its time to revisit the discussion about creating a robot vacuum base. I recently purchased a Roborock Qrevo...
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Spin Master Bb-8
Has anyone seen this BB-8...I believe it is new. I think this would be an interesting project to convert to ARC. Head and body are independent, it would be cool to have a camera in head...
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How To Use ARC In Others PC
I want to switch my account to others computer and where to download the software for existing user? thanks for advanced!
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Accessing JD Humanoids Microphone And Camera
Subject: Question Regarding Access to JD Humanoid Microphone and Camera from an External Python System Hello Synthiam Support, I am currently developing a speech-therapy assistant system using the EZ-Robot JD Humanoid and ARC. Although the robot has not yet arrived, I am preparing the system in advance and would appreciate your assistance with the...
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Lidar-Based Obstacle Avoidance Script
Im developing a LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance script for my Roomba robot using Synthiam ARC. My setup utilizes the following ARC robot skills: - iRobot Roomba Movement Panel for controlling the chassis movement. - RPLidar for scanning the environment. The RPLidar skill updates these global variables: - $LidarFurthestDegree - $LidarFurthestDistance...
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Assistance Needed For Javascript Scripting
@athena, I am looking for help with writing a JavaScript script for a comprehensive robotics project using Synthiam ARC. Below is a detailed outline of what I aim to achieve: ### System Setup: 1. RPLIDAR Integration: - Even though it may be more advanced than necessary compared to a simple ultrasonic sensor, I plan to utilize RPLIDAR for precise...
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A Youtube Channel Called Reel Robots
So what is next? As some of you know Ive been throwing around the idea of a robotics Youtube channel. The notion of giving back my knowledge to the...
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RPLIDAR C1 Malfunction In ARC
I am experiencing a problem with a new RPLIDAR C1 unit. Details: I own two RPLIDAR C1M1-R2 units: - The functioning unit has Firmware Version: 257. - The malfunctioning unit has Firmware Version: 258. Both units use Slamtec UART-to-USB adapters. Issue in ARC: The RPLIDAR connects and starts scanning for approximately 4-5 seconds and then stops....
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Issues With ARC Disconnect And Script
Im experiencing a couple of issues with the latest version of ARC. 1. When I press the button in ARC to disconnect the controller, it doesnt...
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