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Creates a map in a global variable; proof-of-concept SLAM visualizer (very experimental).

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Chatgpt Slow Response Issue

I am experiencing a very slow response time when using ChatGPT within the Synthiam ARC software. It frequently times out after approximately 15 seconds. I notice that during the processing of my request, the message "Sending Convo request 44 msgs (0 images)" is displayed. Could anyone explain what the "44 msgs" refers to?...
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Running Multiple Personality Generator Skills

I've been toying with the idea of installing a second personality generator skill in myARC project that operates three EZBs in my robot. While I haven't actually installed a second one, I "think" ARC may allow me to run two of these skills simultaneously. Please let me know if I'm wrong.  WHY? Well, I have many scripts in the one...
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How To Use Chat GPT Robot Skill

@Athena I am trying to run the InMoov head demo that has a chatgpt function, but it fails. It keeps saying I exceeded some tokens, hey I have never used it before. What am I missing when it comes to setting up the chatgpt via synthiams ARC?
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Camera Device Index Error Resolution

I'm trying to use the Camera Device Index to automatically start the correct camera when connecting my robot. Currently, I perform this task manually because my robot is using the read-only version of ARC. When I execute the command ControlCommand("Camera Device", "CameraStart", 3) to start the fourth device on the list, I...
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Advanced Speech Recognition Query

I have a question about the Advanced Speech Recognition Robot Skill. Hi Support Team, I wanted to reach out for clarification regarding a recent change I noticed in the Advanced Speech Recognition skill within Synthiam ARC. It appears that the auto-recording feature is no longer available in the latest version. This feature previously enabled the...
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ARC Skills Needed For Inmoov

ARC Skills Needed For Inmoov

Servo Mapping EZ-B v4.pdf Hello Athena, I have built an EZ-Robot InMoov robot head and customized it. I have implemented a camera in each eye, with the right eye...
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Making My Robot Walk

Making My Robot Walk

DJ, when you mentioned the EZ-SDK's Auto Positioner, were you specifically referring to the Auto Position (Gait) skill, or is there something else involved? Additionally, what...
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Inmoov Legs

Inmoov Legs

Some extra filament rolls and servos.... Picture from the official InMoov site under activity members https://www.inmoov.fr/project/
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Windows 11 Controller Python Integration

Windows 11 Controller Python Integration

Hello @Athena, I am currently exploring the feasibility of using a Windows 11-compatible controller to execute a Python client script that...
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Ultrasonic Sensors Troubleshooting And Alternative…

Here’s my project setup: I have a lawnmower that stays in a small garage. As soon as it moves outside, a camera mounted on the mower should rise using a scissor lift. The lift should move up when the mower leaves the garage. My idea is to use an EZ-Robot ultrasonic sensor to measure the distance from the side walls: If the distance is below 40 cm,...
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Understanding Servo Position Limits

, I am trying to understand the purpose of setting a servo's minimum and maximum positions within an initialization script in Synthiam ARC. For example, if I set Servo 1's minimum position to 20 within the initialization script and later in another script attempt to set Servo 1's position to 10, will the servo continue to move to position 10, or...
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Integrating STL-19P-TOF Lidar Sensor

Hello Synthiam Team, I am currently using the ARC Free version, and I have an STL-19P-TOF LiDAR sensor that I would like to integrate with ARC. However, I have noticed that there isn't an existing skill for this specific LiDAR model in the Skill Store. Could you let me know if it is possible to use this LiDAR with ARC Free? If it is not directly...