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Streaming Audio From Other Program Through ARC

Streaming Audio From Other Program Through ARC

Hi all, Has anyone been able to Stream audio triggered from other programs through ARC over wifi to an EZB? I know the PC...
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Ez-B V4 Maximum Voltage

I cant seem to find this info anywhere, what is the maximum safe voltage I can supply the EZ-b controller? I am aware it wont regulate voltage to the servo pins but I wont power my servo's off the ezb as some will not like >6V and others may draw more power than I trust to run through the board. It will have to regulate voltage for it self and...
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3D Model Files Not Working

3D Model Files Not Working

I've been trying to work with the STL files from the official ARC team, but for whatever reason they're downloading as .htm files. The file itself seems to contain STL...
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Google Glass/ Android Based Vr/Ar Goggles? Virtual Reality Robot

Hello, I saw the new plug in and was wondering if this supports the open build where you can use google glass app with a phone or tablet for example. Does this work as a VR/ AR screen? Thanks
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Ibm Watson Services Plugin

Ibm Watson Services Plugin

The IBM Watson Services Plugin created by @PTP currently allows you to perform Speech to Text and Text to Speech as well as visual recognition using Watson Services....
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Another Small Windows Pc For Embedded Computing

Just saw a review for another small computer that look pretty good for embedding in a robot. Currently available for ~$100 US. MakeUseOf.com is doing a giveaway too: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/voyo-v2-windows-10-mini-pc-review-and-giveaway/ Alan
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Controlcommand(Script Manager, Scriptstartwait) -- Just Adding A Bit Of Docume

Thought I'd add this little bit of documentation for using ScriptStartWait with the ScriptManager (my apologies if this is already documented somewhere -- or if this behavior is fixed or different in the most-recent version). The Cheat Sheet helps me choose a script from the script manager like this: ControlCommand("Script Manager",...
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Can't Get Upgrade To Load In My Netbook

I am unable to load the latest ARC in my netbook. It begins to install then cancels and I get the following message: "EZ-Builder cannot be installed on systems with .NET Framework versions lower than 4.6.1." Can anyone tell me how do I fix this? Thanks, Ron
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Connection Sequence

Connection Sequence

Hi, I'm working to customize JD with much longer arms. Is there a way NOT to have the arms fly out straight when you initially connect? Thanks
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Wowwee Rovio Cgi Commands With User Privilege

Hello, I'm trying to control my WowWee Rovio through httpget cgi commands with EZB scripts manager and so far it works but I can't get it to work with the user account I have set. Since it's connected to the Internet it's unimaginable to use it without user security. For example I can get it to go home and dock with the following command :...
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Good Things To Start Doing With A Jd Robot

Hi, my high school is going to buy a JD robot and was going to see if it could be beneficial to the Robotics Program. I am a Teachers Assistant in the Robotics class and would really love to see this class be great in the future. Sadly I am worried that if interest falls and this JD Robot isn't seen as beneficial to the Program, the class might be...
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Micro Hdd Servo Dimension

Micro Hdd Servo Dimension

Hello everyone. Can someone confirm the physical size of the Micro HDD Servo? The product page lists - Width 3.0 cm Length 3.0 cm Height 1.0 cm which seems odd. I wanted...