Robot Building Questions

RPLIDAR C1 Malfunction In ARC

I am experiencing a problem with a new RPLIDAR C1 unit. Details: I own two RPLIDAR C1M1-R2 units: - The functioning unit has Firmware Version: 257. - The malfunctioning unit has Firmware Version: 258. Both units use Slamtec UART-to-USB adapters. Issue in ARC: The RPLIDAR connects and starts scanning for approximately 4-5 seconds and then stops....

Manual Positioning Of Commercial Robots

Can you explain how commercial robots can be manually manipulated into position for learning purposes without completely losing stability? Is it because the robot detects a shift in direction via its encoders and then permits the movement? Typically, when the robot is powered down, it could collapse, so some level of power is needed to maintain...

Roomba Movement Panel Sensor Interaction

Hi Athena, I'm curious if the "iRobot Roomba Movement Panel" skill in Synthiam ARC utilizes the Roomba's wheel encoders during navigation? Understanding how the skill interacts with the Roomba's sensors will help me optimize its movement in my project. Thank you!

Troubleshooting EZ-Script Sound Issue

I'm hoping or someone knowledgeable can help me troubleshoot this script. It's written in EZ-Script and was functioning a few months ago the last time I tried it, or so I believe. LOL. The script is titled "Say Any Number." Its purpose is to monitor a global variable named $numberin, which is set by another script and represents a number....

Refactoring EZ-Script Code To Python

I am preparing to refactor my EZ-Script code to Python, and it's an excellent opportunity for me to review and improve its structure. One of the features I've developed is a logging utility called Log-a-Lot, which assists in debugging, statistics collection, and more. In EZ-Script, I used the following code snippet: synthiam-code...

Python Waitformove Timeout Solution

I am in the process of converting my EZ-Script code to Python and have encountered a notable difference in functionality. Here's a typical EZ-Script snippet I use to, for example, open a panel: ezscript Servo(D4, 1) WaitForServoMove(D4, 400) Release(D4) When transitioning to Python in ARC, the equivalent code looks like this: python try:...

Connecting RPLIDAR S2 To EZ-B V4

I am seeking guidance on connecting an RPLIDAR S2 from SLAMTEC to the EZ-B v4 controller. Could someone please provide detailed instructions or best practices for this setup? Additionally, is it necessary to use a separate power supply to ensure stable performance for the RPLIDAR S2 when connected to the EZ-B v4?