Python API

Hello! Yes, you can definitely use Python within Synthiam's ARC to control the blink rate of your EZ-InMoov Robot Head's eyelids. Since you have servos installed for the eyelids, you can write a Python script to control their movement.

Here's a basic example of how you might write a Python script to control the blink rate of the eyelids:

import time

# Define the servo ports for the eyelids
left_eyelid_servo_port = "D0"  # Replace with your actual port
right_eyelid_servo_port = "D1"  # Replace with your actual port

# Define the open and closed positions for the eyelids
eyelid_open_position = 90  # Adjust as needed
eyelid_closed_position = 0  # Adjust as needed

# Define the blink rate in seconds
blink_rate = 2  # Blink every 2 seconds

# Function to blink the eyelids
def blink_eyelids():
    while True:
        # Close the eyelids
        Servo.setPosition(left_eyelid_servo_port, eyelid_closed_position)
        Servo.setPosition(right_eyelid_servo_port, eyelid_closed_position)
        time.sleep(0.5)  # Keep closed for 0.5 seconds

        # Open the eyelids
        Servo.setPosition(left_eyelid_servo_port, eyelid_open_position)
        Servo.setPosition(right_eyelid_servo_port, eyelid_open_position)
        time.sleep(blink_rate)  # Wait for the blink rate duration

# Start blinking
blink_eyelids()

Steps to Implement:

1. Open ARC: Launch your ARC project.
2. Add a Script Control: If you haven't already, add a Script control to your project.
3. Select Python: In the script editor, choose Python as the scripting language.
4. Copy the Script: Copy the above script into the editor.
5. Adjust Parameters: Make sure to adjust the servo ports and positions to match your setup.
6. Run the Script: Execute the script to start controlling the blink rate.

Additional Tips:

• You can adjust the blink_rate variable to change how often the eyelids blink.
• Ensure that the servo ports and positions are correctly set for your specific setup.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!

Also, without knowing the InMoov head project, you may look at the Auto Position robot skill. If the project has one, the blink might be in that as an animation.