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Onboard Computer

I am thinking about putting a mini computer on my robot to run ARC software. I have been looking at the Minix Z8350-4. It is 64 bit and runs windows 10 pro software. It would connect with EZ4 just like a laptop. Has anyone done this before? Are there protential problem?
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Ez-B Drops Frequently Out Of The Wifi

Hey guys, this is short and simple....just wanted to know if this is a common problem when running the EZ-B on lower voltage! I am running my EZ-B on 6Volts and I experienced that it gets disconnected from my Wifi network at random times! It tries to reconnect, says it succeeded and drops out right after. This happens for a while, then it is...
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How To Update Installed Plugin

How To Update Installed Plugin

OK, I give up. How do I update an already installed plugin in ARC? I asked once before and was told ARC automatically asks if I want to update the plugin when...
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4 In 1 Sensor .99 On Amazon

yep, just found it. hope this isnt old news. 4 in 1 for 99 cents!
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Question With Forum Web Page On Mobile

DJ I tried to post a new thread from Chrome on Android, and the thread type drop down is not working. I had to go to laptop in order to post a new thread. Alan
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Navigation Products

In the past, two products were shown in prototype development. One was a type of navigation system using cameras and a processor based on a beacon and an Io Tiny. Also a Lidar system was also being worked on. Has any progress been made in their development? I am just asking as to the viability of these concepts. Dj, go easy on me. Ron
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Next Ez-Robot

Has anyone thought about the next step in Ez-Robot offerings? I am so impressed with what ARC has done with the existing EZ-Robot. You can not find anything like it out there. I have always used the DIY kit to build all my robots. I am now wanting to start building a more robust semi commercial robot that I could eventually build and sell. It would...
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Meccanoid To Ez

Hi Guys I am new to robots and programming - I intend to convert my Meccanoid 2.0 XL to Ez B v4 as I wish to have my robot roam by itself and respond to things/faces etc as it goes tell jokes/stories and be interactive specially for my grandson. The question I have refers to whether the EZ B v4 has onboard memory and what ype of memory this is. I...
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Quad In The Making With Io Tiny And Micro Servos

Quad In The Making With Io Tiny And Micro Servos

I have printed this quadraped and I am building it. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:989937 I am using these servos: Tower...
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Recommendations For Multi-Meter?

The battery in my old Radio Shack multimeter corroded and even though I cleaned it up, it is dead. (of course, I need to check continuity on the bus fuses on my furnace that died on the coldest night so far this year, so great timing). If money were no object, I would buy a Fluke, but I rarely use it, so looking for something under $30. Does anyone...
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Script Console Question

Script Console Question

I have used the Script Console over the HTTP server before for movement commands and those still work without issue However, I get an error when using ControlCommand() or...
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Jd Is Sick

wel jd has played outside in the cold for 40 min. and now he has the flu.