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Detect Multiple Face From EZ Blocky Logic

Detect Multiple Face From EZ Blocky Logic

Dear: i want to detect the multiple face and on detection the audio response of the JD humanoid robot, like if he seems my face he respond...
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Change Action Name.

Change Action Name.

Simple question.  How do you change an action name after creating it?
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Printable Robot Hands

Printable Robot Hands

Ran across this. Some of you may have already seen this. Robot hands made with 3D printer. Hacked Gadgets
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Can't Connect With My EZ Robot

So I have an older Roli that we built six years ago and only just started working with before my laptop died. We dug Roli out tonight and I have a new laptop that I'm trying to link up with it, but it's not working out. I've got ARC downloaded, and Roli fired up and his light is blue. But he's saying he cannot connect to my network, and when I look...
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EZB Software With Internet?

EZB Software With Internet?

Has anyone ele experienced this recently? The current version of EZB software will not start until I have an internet connection first. Its suppose to run on it own...
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Better Search On Synthiam Community Web Site

Is there anyway to improve search in community using google or any other program?  I can't seem to get the answer I need and I know it must be in Community.  I would like to cut my time in finding things and have better access to all information. The existing system rarely brings back the information I asked for.  I saw somewhere on  a post to use...
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Thermal Camera AMG 8833 Connection And Overlay

Thermal Camera AMG 8833 Connection And Overlay

Hi DJ Sir, First of all thank you very much for creating such a wonderful software called ARC which made my dream robot come...
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Autoposition Question

How to I make a autoposition action finish each position before going to the next frame?  I have tried to find it or figure it out but haven't found it yet.  So I decided to ask a question on forum.  I know it should be easy.  Just do not yet know how to do it. Ellis
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Controlling Multiple Servos With Music

Hi, I saw a post in this forum where a servo was controlled by music volume. Is it possible to control multiple servos by music pitch, attack, etc. and not the volume ? Appreciate your help.
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Found This Nice One And Thought Its Worth Sharing

Found This Nice One And Thought Its Worth Sharing

Did anyone see this already, I thought it is beautiful how such a reduced build can produce this emotional impact. And it...
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Using Dynamixel Servos With ARC

Hey, I was tossing it in my head for a while...but I did not ask this, because there is a solution already, and I chose to build my robot using a different brand of servos! But now that there is a discussion, on how to integrate Dynamixel servos as easy as possible int ARC software, I just wanted to ask... Would it be possible, to modify the code...
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Robot Potential

Whenever I go into any store I am always looking for items that have could serve as cool pieces on a robot. "Robot potential" is what I call it. LOL. Lots of everyday items in stores have neat features that can be adapted for use. Why re-invent the wheel, so to speak? Here is an idea...here is a thread where members are suggested to carry...