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Ping Dave, Need Help On The Kangaroo X2 Setup.

Ping Dave, Need Help On The Kangaroo X2 Setup.

So I got my Kangaroo x2 board and I am trying to test it using basic serial command... I have been using this sample code...
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Some Code Help Please

Hello, I need some code help. I realize this is super simple but can't get my head around it. In the following code once "Master" or "Milady" has been identified and the ControlCommand has been executed, I would like the CameraObjectName subject to be ignored for say, 1/2 hour. To try and be clear, once it sees you it won't...
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Strange Question With My Distance Sensors

Strange Question With My Distance Sensors

Hi, I have a rather strange problem. I have 4 Vl53l0x ToF sensors on my robot, which are connected to an arduino. The arduino is connected...
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Any Eta For Neo Pixel Blaster

I remember reading on a thread that fall could be the potential time for new product releases. Any idea when that may happen? I'm in particular looking for the Neo Pixel Blasters. How will the control be implemented on these devices, I.e how will you be able to choose color and will you be able to create sequences etc?
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Cannot Connect To Camera

What EZ-Robot or product are you using? Developer Kit Is the battery on the robot fully charged? Yes Does the robot make a startup sound when powered on? Yes What color is the light on the EZ-B v4 and is it flashing or steady? Flashing blue Are you connecting the device to the WiFi network of the EZ-B v4 by following the video instructions on this...
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Ezb In Cold Temps

Ezb In Cold Temps

Just wondering how well the EZB-4 can handle the frigid cold outdoors as I am bored with all the snow we are getting here,saw some conversion vids on changing Monster RC trucks into...
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Gearbest.Com 64 Bit  Mini Pc With Ez-B V4/2

Gearbest.Com 64 Bit Mini Pc With Ez-B V4/2

I am curious if anyone has tried using the EZ-B v4/2 with one of the 64 Bit Windows 10 Mini PC's offered on Gearbest.com. They come...
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Can I Use A Lo Tiny With Qunqi 2Packs L298n Motor Drive Controller Board Module

I have looked at the instructions on Hbridge in tutorials. I was wanting to use a Li Tiny but the instructions on the plugin uses a EZ-B 4-2. The EZ-B 4-2 has more ports and the instructions are calling out for higher numbered ports than Lo Tiny has. What do I need to do to use Lo Tiny. Here is the link to the Hbridge I want to use....
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Speech Phrase

When comparing phrases recognized by the speech recognition with the string I typed in, the result was always false. The reason is the following: If a speech phrase is recognized it is stored in the variable with lower case letters even if the phrase was written in the wait for speech command with a mix of lower case and capital letters.
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Exponential Notation E

Exponential Notation E

I am saving a number in to a variable and when I retrieve the number from the variable it is in exponential notation. Is it possible to tell ARC NOT to do this? The number I am...
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Enabling And Disabling Trained Objects Using A Script

Hi, I'm wondering if there is a way to write a script to select and deselect the objects that I have trained. I know how to have a script enable and disable Object Tacking, but I can't figure out how to have a script to automatically select and deselect the trained objects that have been saved, so that I can have the camera only track the saved...
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Turning Off A Asabertooth

Turning Off A Asabertooth

Hi gang, I've been struggling and making slow progress with my rewiring of the DC motors in my B9. I decided to replace all my Pololu H-Bridges with a Sabertooth /...