Play Mp3 Audio File From JD Humanoid

To create a robot skill in C# that plays an MP3 audio file over the speakers of a JD Humanoid robot using Synthiam ARC, you'll need to utilize the ARC SDK. This example assumes you have basic knowledge of C# and the ARC environment. The JD Humanoid robot uses the EZ-B v4 controller, which supports audio playback through its onboard speaker.

First, ensure you have the ARC software installed and that you've familiarized yourself with creating custom robot skills as outlined in the Synthiam documentation: https://synthiam.com/Support/Create-Robot-Skill/Overview

Here's a simplified example of how you might create a C# class within a custom robot skill to play an MP3 file:

1. Create a New robot skill Project:

   • Open ARC and navigate to the "Skill Store" from the main menu.
   • Select "Create Skill" and follow the prompts to create a new skill project.
   • Once your project is set up, open it in Visual Studio or your preferred C# IDE.

2. Add Required References:

   • In your project, add references to the necessary ARC libraries (ARC.dll, EZ_B.dll) to interact with the EZ-B controller.
   • You may also need to add a reference to NAudio.dll or another library that supports MP3 playback in C#.

3. Implement MP3 Playback:

   • Within your skill's main class, implement the functionality to play an MP3 file. Here's a basic example using NAudio for MP3 playback:

using System;
using NAudio.Wave;

public class AudioPlayer
{
    private readonly IWavePlayer waveOutDevice;
    private readonly AudioFileReader audioFileReader;

    public AudioPlayer(string mp3FilePath)
    {
        waveOutDevice = new WaveOut();
        audioFileReader = new AudioFileReader(mp3FilePath);
        waveOutDevice.Init(audioFileReader);
    }

    public void Play()
    {
        waveOutDevice.Play();
    }

    public void Stop()
    {
        waveOutDevice.Stop();
    }
}

4. Integrate with ARC:

   • Modify your skill's main class to interact with ARC and the EZ-B controller. You'll need to handle the connection to the EZ-B and trigger the audio playback through your AudioPlayer class when appropriate (e.g., in response to a button press in the ARC interface).

5. Build and Test Your Skill:

   • Build your project and load the resulting skill into ARC.
   • Ensure your JD Humanoid robot is powered on and connected to ARC.
   • Test the audio playback functionality through your custom skill's interface within ARC.

Remember, this example is simplified and focuses on the core concept of playing an MP3 file in a custom ARC skill. Depending on your requirements, you may need to add error handling, UI elements for controlling playback, and other features.

For detailed information on working with ARC, EZ-B, and creating custom skills, refer to the Synthiam documentation and forums for support and guidance.

This page in the Create robot skill support section is also useful: https://synthiam.com/Support/Create-Robot-Skill/Examples/Example-Output-Audio-from-EZ-B