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Troubleshooting Iotiny Power Issue
I'm using a DC jack plug for the IoTiny, but the device does not power on. The fuse is fine, and the thickness of the DC plug is 5.3 mm, which is the...
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IP Address Format And ARC Usage
Is the IP address format 192.168.0.+++ the same for local networks in both Holland and Belgium? Additionally, does the free version of ARC save the address of...
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Linking Opposite Rotating Servos
, i built an robot arm, the shoulder rotates using 2 servos connected on port D0 and D1 on an iotiny. Both servos are mirrored. it means when D0 rotates CW ,D1 must rotates CCW to have the arm moves in the same direction. I made a test using the skills horizontal servo with advanced mode. D0 is the master D1 is the "slave" and i checked...
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Adventure Bot Improvement
so the adventure bot is for playing,i notest the batt wire is dragging on, the floor withs is not good.here simpel solution.put the wire on top. and like cars have a...
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Used Blinkm Modules Compatibility Issue
I am experiencing an issue with some used BlinkM modules that I recently purchased. While these modules function correctly with the BlinkM USB module on my PC, they do not work with Synthiam ARC and the EZ-B v4/2 Wi-Fi Robot Controller. The new modules operate without any problems, but the reused ones cause an error. This error is indicated by a...
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Operating Servos In Speed Mode
I have a question regarding the "Feetech Serial Bus Servo" Robot Skill. , could you please tell me if it is possible to operate the servos in speed mode using this skill in Synthiam ARC?
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Simultaneously Playing Sound Files In ARC
I have a question regarding the ability to play two sound files simultaneously using ARC's PC Soundboard feature. Unfortunately, I can't test this myself at the moment, as I am in the process of rebuilding my robot. However, having an answer would greatly assist in my planning. Here’s an overview of my current setup: - My robot includes a Single...
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Issues With JD Robot Connectivity
Hi, I recently purchased a second-hand JD robot, and I've noticed there's a red LED in the top left corner. Is this behavior normal? Additionally, I'm...
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Feetech RS485 Servo Skill Query
I have a question regarding the Feetech RS485 Servo Robot Skill in the Synthiam ARC software. Where can I find a detailed description of the internal workings...
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Spin Master Bb-8
Has anyone seen this BB-8...I believe it is new. I think this would be an interesting project to convert to ARC. Head and body are independent, it would be cool to have a camera in head...
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Building Omni-Wheel Robot With Iotiny
I am interested in building a three-wheeled robot utilizing omni-directional wheels, and I plan to power these wheels with 3-6V DC motors. For this project, I intend to use the IoTiny microcontroller. I would like to understand how to effectively execute this project using Synthiam ARC and the IoTiny. Could you provide guidance on the best approach...
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Custom Movement Panel Mobile App Issue
I have been working on implementing a custom movement panel in Interface Builder and trying to use it via the mobile app, but I'm encountering issues. It doesn't seem to work. Can you let me know if movement panels are supposed to function in the mobile app? I am currently using an L298N motor controller. When I attempt to use the joystick or...
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