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User Defined Function Example by Synthiam
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User Defined Function Example

Add custom EZ-Script functions in C# or JS; intercept unknown calls, parse parameters and return values via AdditionalFunctionEvent.

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Wheel Not Working Properly

Hi there, I have an AdventureBot where the wheel only turns in one direction. I have tried the following: - swapped out motor - switched pin input Any ideas on next steps? Any advice would be great - supposed to be taking it to a show in two days...
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How 2 Ask A Question, Answer Above Questions,When You Are Told Question Is2 Long

How 2 Ask A Question, Answer Above Questions,When You Are Told Question Is2 Long

How can I ask a question and answer things like yes...
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Hbridge PWM Only Working On Board 0.

I am not sure whats wrong.  But I've noticed that PWM controls are not working correctly, they sometimes loose connection with the port.  Also I cant seem to get the Hbridge with PWM to work on any board except 0.   Has anyone else had the same issue?
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Ez-B With Computer Vision

I apologize if this is a redundant question: but with EZ-pi software used for EZ-b, raspberry pi, does the camera system support identifying and counting objects like computer vision in opencv ?I hope that is possible https://opencv.org/
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Are There Any Heating Issues If You Put A Complete Costume On JD

Are There Any Heating Issues If You Put A Complete Costume On JD

I looking a using JD in a preschool environment.  So I want to be able to put costumes on...
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Servo's On Second EZB

I am running two EZB's on my project.  The second one has two servos connected.  When I run the script command getservo(1.12) or getservo(1.13) it returns zero until I actually issue a move servo command and then it will show the position of the servo.  Has anyone else noticed this issue?
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Is Roomba Movement Panel Broken In Latest Revision Of Synthiam ARC?

Is Roomba Movement Panel Broken In Latest Revision Of Synthiam ARC?

Hello Friends (and DJ) I am working a robot for our annual bring a kid to work day.  I...
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Auto Connect To Router

I set my robot to Client mode yesterday for the first time and everything worked fine. Today I loaded ARC, turned on robot and the Ezb had changed to Ap mode.  Do I, every time i turn on my robot, have to set up client mode again?
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Help With Serial Bus Servo (Almost Dynamixel Protocol)

Help With Serial Bus Servo (Almost Dynamixel Protocol)

I would like to get some help on serial bus servo's that use almost the same protocol as dynamixel. BUT all the...
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STL Doesn't Match Print

i printed the backpart of a lever servo,and i notest the file is not correct with the print? i notest some other parts doesn match.
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Usb To Serial Connection Camera Option

Usb To Serial Connection Camera Option

With the option to use the EZB in serial to USB you lose the option for the camera since the connections use the camera port. Is it possible to...
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What Type Of Robot Hands Do Others Recommend

What Type Of Robot Hands Do Others Recommend

Finishing up a robot project but struggling with useful hands.  I want to be able to pick items up at different angles, move them...