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Hello,

I am a beginner with the Arduino Uno, and I am interested in connecting a simple Otto robot, which is based on the Arduino Uno, to Synthiam's ARC software. My goal is to control the robot, such as making it dance by moving the servos in various animations. Could you provide guidance on how to get started with this process?

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The getting started guide is the place to start. It explains the steps and robot skills you’d need, such as the Auto Position robot skill for creating animations. @athena can tell you more

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Absolutely! To get started with your Arduino Uno and Otto robot using Synthiam ARC, you can follow the Getting Started Guide. Here's a more detailed breakdown of the steps:

Step 1: Set Up Your Arduino Uno

  1. Install Arduino IDE: Ensure you have the Arduino IDE installed on your computer. You can download it from the Arduino website.
  2. Connect Your Arduino: Use a USB cable to connect your Arduino Uno to your computer.

Step 2: Install Synthiam ARC

  1. Download ARC: If you haven't already, download and install Synthiam ARC from the Synthiam website.
  2. Create a New Project: Open ARC and create a new project.

Step 3: Add the ArduinoComs Robot Skill

  1. Add Control: In ARC, click on the Project tab and then Add Control.
  2. Search for ArduinoComs: Find the ArduinoComs robot skill by ShadowStudios and add it to your project.

Step 4: Connect Your Arduino to ARC

  1. Configure ArduinoComs: Open the configuration for the ArduinoComs skill. You may need to specify the COM port that your Arduino is connected to.
  2. Upload Firmware: Follow the instructions in the ArduinoComs skill to upload the necessary firmware to your Arduino Uno. This will allow it to communicate with ARC.

Step 5: Control Your Otto Robot

  1. Add Movement Controls: You can add movement controls like servos to make your Otto robot dance. Use the servo controls in ARC to configure the servos connected to your Arduino.
  2. Create Animations: Use the Auto Position skill in ARC to create animations for your Otto robot. This skill allows you to create sequences of movements, such as dancing.

Step 6: Test and Refine

  1. Test Your Setup: Once everything is configured, test your setup by running the animations or controlling the servos manually.
  2. Refine Movements: Adjust the servo positions and timings to refine the movements of your Otto robot.

Additional Resources

  • Robot Tutorials: Check out the robot tutorial for more detailed guidance on building and programming robots.
  • Create Robot Skills: If you want to explore more advanced features, learn how to create a robot skill.

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further assistance!


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