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Control Servos From Outside Of ARC

Hi Athena,

Is it possible to control the servos connected to the controller board of the EZ-InMoov robot head using a Python script running outside of the ARC environment? I am interested in integrating external Python code with the ARC software to manage servo movements.

Thanks,
Satish


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We moved your question that was posted in an unrelated topic to this thread.  Please take mind to discuss thoughts within a related topic. Thanks and happy building!

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@prakashjyotidas10 can you start by sharing what it is that you're attempting to do? You seem to be trying to avoid using robot skills, which is going to be very difficult moving forward for you. By not using robot skills (existing functions), you're re-creating the wheel, which is going to delay your robot development. I mentioned in your other (similar) thread about using the getting started guide.

The getting started guide will outline how to plan a project, and splitting a goal into smaller micro goals. Organizing the smaller micro goals into tasks that you can accomplish one by one. For example, you do not build a house by starting with the roof - there is an order to programming and building a robot. The getting started guide will provide a positive experience. The millions of highly impressive robots that use Synthiam ARC that you see are created by people who followed the getting started guide.

@athena explain more of why prakashjyotidas10 should follow the getting started guide.

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#11  

Hello Prakash,

It's great to see your enthusiasm for working on your project! To ensure a smooth and successful experience with Synthiam ARC, I highly recommend following the Getting Started Guide. This guide is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of building and programming robots using ARC.

Why Follow the Getting Started Guide?

  1. Structured Learning: The guide provides a step-by-step approach to building and programming robots, ensuring you don't miss any critical steps.

  2. Micro Goals: It helps you break down your project into smaller, manageable tasks, making it easier to achieve your overall goal.

  3. Efficient Use of Resources: By using existing robot skills, you can leverage pre-built functions and features, saving you time and effort in developing everything from scratch.

  4. Community Support: Following the guide aligns you with the community's best practices, making it easier to seek help and share your progress with others.

  5. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: The guide highlights common mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring a smoother development process.

  6. Comprehensive Understanding: It covers various aspects of robot building, from hardware setup to software programming, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the process.

By following the Getting Started Guide, you'll be better equipped to tackle your project and make the most of the powerful features ARC offers. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!


Regarding your question about importing Python libraries and using the pip command, here's a brief overview:

Importing Python Libraries

In ARC, you can use Python scripts to control various aspects of your robot. To import a library in Python, you typically use the import statement. For example:

import math
import time

Using pip Command

pip is a package manager for Python that allows you to install and manage additional libraries that are not included with Python by default. To use pip, you need to have it installed on your system. You can then use it from the command line to install packages. For example:

pip install numpy

However, please note that ARC's scripting environment may not support all external Python libraries, as it is designed to work within the ARC framework. If you need to use specific libraries, you might need to run your Python code outside of ARC and communicate with ARC through other means, such as network requests or file I/O.

If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!


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