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I've Been Trying To Use A Vari

I've been trying to use a variable like $ScriptManagerStatus but I get the error message 'Variable not defined' and I can see that in the list of variables. I can use the $Autopositionstatus variable and it works great, however, having a $ScriptManagerStatus variable would be good to have as well. Can I create this variable? If so, how? Or does it...
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Asus Zenbo Robot

another robot coming to the market... Asus Zenbo Robot, similar to Buddy... same price range $600 Android Tablet on wheels. https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/30/asus-zenbo-robot/ Marketing video: Taking a closer look at ASUS Zenbo:
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Hi, Where Can I Find The API

Hi,  Where can I find the API of windows SDK?  Thanks, Orit
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How To Build And Control Me Ow

how to build and control me own robot on ez-building but not a molds robot? sorry i just got acquainted with ez-b
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Hello, I'am Stefan From German

Hello, I'am Stefan from Germany and have a problem with my brand new JD humanoid robot. After testing the functionality of the robot, I remark a lack of some red LED's in his eyes (red eye-disease?). With the RGB-Animator, I can activate alle green or blue LED's, but not all red ones. What is going wrong? Thanks for your help in advance.
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Hi Allso I Am Currently Bu

Hi All So I am currently building a multi-lingual robot. This means that I need to be able to change voices (an English voice trying to speak Italian just doesn't work).  I know that the voice can be changed in the Speech Settings but I want to change it on the fly so that I can change by using a command. Is there any way to do this?
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Inmoov Camera Tracking With Eyes, Head And Torso

Inmoov Camera Tracking With Eyes, Head And Torso

Develop for Inmoov Robot. (Could also be used with any mobile) This script allows the eyes, head and torso to follow the...
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I Have ARC Version 2018

i have ARC version 2018.12.17.00 i dont see the window for dynamixel.i cant upload pics here.
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Dynamixel Wheel Mode

Hi All, I have few dynamixel AX-12A servos, was wondering if can use these servos in wheel mode using EZbv4. Thanks.
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Is This Useble With Rgb ?

Is This Useble With Rgb ?

the head from a meccanoid M.A.X looks great for a robot building. would this face work with rgb ARC?
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:Ermm:Hi My Name Is Bart From

:ermm:Hi my name is Bart from Belgium, brandnew to the community. I recently received an EZB and have a connection problem with the program ARC itself. Rest works fine. JD starts Up, connects to the network, confirms it by saying so, My Ip scan confirms he's pretty well active @ 192.168.0.226 ; Green LED blinking on the back. Now comes the weird...
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Hello,        My Name Is Kyl

Hello,         My name is Kyle and I am new to this community! I have many years experience with electronics and electrical applications!  I have recently decided to upgrade my Trendmaters 2 ft tall Lost in Space robot! A few years ago, I  added lights to the bubble and chest! But now I am completely rebuilding it from top to bottom!  One of the...