Error With RGB

To help you troubleshoot the error with your RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills on the EZ-B IoTiny, let's go through a few common issues and solutions:

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Connection Issues:

   • Loose Connections: Ensure that the connections between the IoTiny and the RGB devices are secure. Loose connections can cause communication errors.
   • Correct Ports: Verify that the RGB devices are connected to the correct I2C ports on the IoTiny.

2. Power Supply:

   • Voltage Levels: The IoTiny does not regulate the power on the I/O pins. Ensure that the power supplied to the RGB devices is within their operating range. For example, the EZ-Robot servos and RGB devices typically operate at 5V.
   • Power Source: Make sure your power source is adequate to supply the necessary current for all connected devices.

3. I2C Address Conflicts:

   • Unique Addresses: Ensure that each I2C device has a unique address. If you have multiple I2C devices, they must not share the same address.
   • Correct Address Configuration: Verify that the I2C addresses configured in the RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills match the actual addresses of the connected devices.

4. Firmware and Software:

   • Latest Firmware: Ensure that your IoTiny is running the latest firmware.
   • Latest ARC Version: Make sure you are using the latest version of ARC. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements.

5. Skill Configuration:

   • Correct Board Index: Ensure that the board index in the RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills is set to the correct EZ-B index (usually 0 for the first connected EZ-B).
   • Action and Frame Configuration: Verify that the actions and frames in the RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills are correctly configured.

Steps to Diagnose and Fix the Issue

1. Check Connections:

   • Disconnect and reconnect the cables to ensure they are securely connected.
   • Verify that the RGB devices are connected to the correct I2C ports on the IoTiny.

2. Verify Power Supply:

   • Check the voltage levels being supplied to the IoTiny and the RGB devices.
   • Ensure that the power source can supply sufficient current for all connected devices.

3. Check I2C Addresses:

   • Verify the I2C addresses of the RGB devices.
   • Ensure that the addresses configured in the RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills match the actual addresses.

4. Update Firmware and Software:

   • Update the IoTiny firmware to the latest version.
   • Update ARC to the latest version.

5. Review Skill Configuration:

   • Open the configuration settings for the RGB Animator and RGB 8x8 Animator skills.
   • Ensure the board index is set correctly.
   • Verify that the actions and frames are configured correctly.

Example Configuration for RGB Animator

1. Add the RGB Animator Skill:

   • Go to Project -> Add Skill -> I2C -> RGB Animator.

2. Configure the Skill:

   • Open the configuration menu.
   • Create a new action and add frames to it.
   • Use the cursor to select the RGB LEDs and adjust the Red/Green/Blue sliders.
   • Save the action and execute it from the main window.

Example Configuration for RGB 8x8 Animator

1. Add the RGB 8x8 Animator Skill:

   • Go to Project -> Add Skill -> I2C -> RGB 8x8 Animator.

2. Configure the Skill:

   • Open the configuration menu.
   • Create a new action and add frames to it.
   • Use the cursor to select the RGB LEDs and select the Red/Green/Blue checkboxes.
   • Save the action and execute it from the main window.

Additional Resources

• RGB Animator Manual: RGB Animator Manual
• RGB 8x8 Animator Manual: RGB 8x8 Animator Manual
• IoTiny Datasheet: IoTiny Datasheet

If you continue to experience issues, please provide more details about the error message you are receiving, and I can assist you further.

It looks like you have not connected ARC to the iotiny. Therefore, you are not using an iotiny which is why you get an error that the function doesn’t exist. You will need to press the connect button on the connection robot skill.

@synthiam support

problem solved . i have to connect all the controllers .

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jHkg2CdM8kA

thank you

hi

some aditional info . the ARC locks up very rapidly when using the RGB .