Hi there! It sounds like your ARC project is running into performance issues with the OpenAI ChatGPT robot skill. Let me explain a couple of things:

1. What the "44 msgs" Means

• The number "44 msgs" (messages) represents the conversation history that ARC is sending as part of the request to the OpenAI server. Essentially, each "msg" is one entry (or turn) in the conversation history.
• Over time, as you have more back-and-forth interactions without clearing the conversation, the total number of messages builds up. This history is used to maintain context for the AI's responses.

2. Possible Causes for Slow Response

When the conversation history grows, several factors can lead to slower responses:

• Increased Token Count:
  Each message contributes tokens (the pieces of text) that are sent to the OpenAI server. The more tokens sent with each request, the longer it might take to process the request. A history of 44 messages means the server is handling a significant amount of context data, which can slow down response times.

• Network Latency:
  If you’re experiencing network slowdowns or high latency between your EZ-B v4 and the OpenAI server, every request may take longer to complete.

• Timeout Settings:
  The 15-second timeout you’re encountering might be reached because of the combined processing time needed for a large conversation history plus any network delays.

• Processing Overhead in ARC:
  While ARC is designed to work with multiple skills simultaneously, if one of the skills (like OpenAI ChatGPT) is handling a lot of data or commands, it might cause some delays in overall responsiveness.

3. What You Can Do

Here are a few suggestions to help mitigate the slow response:

• Reset/Clear Conversation History:
  If your conversation history is not needed for context, consider using the ResetMemory controlCommand. For example, you can insert a step to clear the history:

  // Reset the conversation to clear previous messages
  ControlCommand(OpenAI ChatGPT, ResetMemory);
  

  This can reduce the total number of messages sent with each new request.

• Limit History Length:
  Consider modifying your setup so that only a limited number of recent messages are sent. This might involve adjusting settings in the OpenAI ChatGPT skill configuration (look for options related to "Chat History Count").

• Check Your Network:
  Ensure that your network connection is stable and has minimal latency. A WiFi connection, especially with the EZ-B v4, can sometimes be more prone to delays than a direct USB or Ethernet connection.

• Review Timeout Settings:
  If possible, look into whether the timeout settings in ARC or the OpenAI skill can be adjusted (although be cautious - extending the timeout too much might simply delay error handling rather than resolving the underlying problem).

I hope that helps clarify the "44 msgs" and gives you a direction to troubleshoot the slow response time. Do you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of these points?