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Movement Panel With Servo Control

Movement Panel With Servo Control

I have modified my 3-wheel robot by replacing the two 360-degree servos with a motor equipped with a differential. This motor is controlled by a dual...
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How To I Include Pauses In Speech Synthesis.

How can I incorporate natural pauses into a speech script using Synthiam ARC? For instance, I want it to say "HO pause HO pause HO" with noticeable pauses in between. Currently, my Santa head is saying "HO HO HO" too quickly, and I would like to slow it down for a more natural delivery.
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How To Send GPT Text To Azure Text To Speech

How To Send GPT Text To Azure Text To Speech

How can I send text from a ChatGPT skill to Azure Text-to-Speech in ARC to access different voice options?
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Rplidar C1 Not Working

Rplidar C1 Not Working

Is it possible to use the RPLidar C1 with Synthiam ARC, or is compatibility limited to the RPLidar A series? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Need Assistance With A Script

Need Assistance With A Script

Hello @Athena, I have the latest update to ARC(12/21).  I'm having trouble with one of my scripts that previously worked. Attached is a snippet of the code:...
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Encoder Firmware And PWM Only On Connection Index 0

Hi Athena, I am attempting to use an Arduino UNO with the encoder counter firmware, alongside another Arduino to control an H-Bridge using PWM. When I connect either device on connection index 0, they function correctly. However, they do not work on any other connection index. Specifically, the PWM control only operates on connection index 0....
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Sharp IR Sensor

Como controlar um servomotor através do sensor de colisão de infravermelho da Sharp? e como Robô fazer curvas usando o sensor Ultrassônico?
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ARC Pro 2024.12.17.00 Update

I recently attempted to install the latest update, version 2024.12.17.00, for Synthiam ARC. After the download was complete, my Norton 360 antivirus software scanned the .exe file and flagged it as having a suspected virus, subsequently placing the file into quarantine. I'm hesitant to proceed with the installation until I can confirm that the file...
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I Am Using Talk Skill

How can I write a Python script to create jaw movements during speech delivery, and how do I use wake words to initiate the system with a voice command? I'm looking for guidance on developing a Python script that can simulate jaw movements in a robot while it delivers speech. Additionally, I would like to understand how to implement wake words to...
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Sound Script PC Skill

A new Sound Script Skill based on the Sound servo Skill to detect sound being played through the PC's sound card and execute a script is a great idea. Here's a conceptual approach to how such a skill could work: Sound Detection: The skill would monitor the audio output levels from the PC's sound card, similar to how the Sound servo Skill detects...
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Can This EPS32 Work As An EZB?

Can the ESP32 work with Synthiam ARC, especially considering that the IoTiny is currently difficult to purchase? For reference, here is the product link: Freenove ESP32-S3-WROOM on Amazon. I'm interested in understanding if this specific ESP32 model can be integrated with ARC for robot programming and control, given the current availability issues...
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Hbridge PWM Movement - No Signal On Trigger A And B

Hbridge PWM Movement - No Signal On Trigger A And B

Hello , I have configured an HBridge PWM Movement skill on my EZ-B v4 with the following settings: - Left Trigger A:...