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Sdk: Speechsynthesis.Say(), Outputs To Pc Audio

Hi. I am trying to output speech on the EZB using the SDK. EZ_B.­Speech­Synth.­Say(­System.­String) outputs to PC Audio. The SDK documentation mentions that it plays to the "Default Audio Device". Quote:Method:EZ_B.­Speech­Synth.­Say(­System.­String) Say MSG to the default audio device However, I can't find where to specify the EZB as the...
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Ezb-V4 Firmware Upgrade?

Ezb-V4 Firmware Upgrade?

Hi there. I am starting out with the EZ Robot Dev kit, and I want to make sure my device has the correct and latest firmware. The webserver reports it to be: EZ-WiFi v0.4a...
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General Plug- In Security Questin

With the ability of anyone making plug- ins and the ability to interface most anything as public hosted on github, who is screening or watching for viruses, malware, spyware, etc. With robots having cameras, audio, home sensors to control monitor your home etc. Who is to know of back doors, etc. You hear about nanny cameras audios hacked by people...
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Sdk - How Do I Connect To ARC?

HI there. Maybe I am overlooking something, but I can't find any reference on how to connect to the ARC Software, using the SDK. All the examples show a direct connection to the EZB (Board). I want to access my "project" instance inside ARC, and interact with my board using the SDK (parallel to the controls already set up and working...
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New Very Green Roboticist

Hey guys. Absolute robo n00b here from South Africa. Just received my Dev Kit, and I am very excited to start! @DJSures , I have not even touched any of the stuff yet, but I must commend you on what you have created here. I am in awe of all that you have created alongside this product, as well as the product itself. All the scripts, the Custom IDE,...
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Using Foscam F19831p Ip Camera In ARC Mobile (Android)

Hello DJ, We conversed about enabling specifically the Foscam IP Cameras in the ARC Mobile App. You mentioned that there was an issue with Apple Phones that wouldn't allow ARC Mobile to work with IP Cams on the Apple Phones. Would this be a restriction for Android Phones as well? If not would it be possible for you to modify the Android Phone App...
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Tracking / Personality Generator

I'm just starting out with tracking. I have the face tracking working pretty well but when I turn on my personality generator, a very simple movement and speech script, it interferes with the tracking. Is there a way to pause the personality generator when other functions are running? Then lasts say is the robot is idle for 2 minutes it can start...
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Sabertooth And Ezb V4

Sabertooth And Ezb V4

(Newbie here)..... lol I have been fighting for the past two days now to get my robot to move with no luck. I have a sabertooth 2x25 that works fine if I hook it to a RC receiver...
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I'm Really Disappointed

I'm Really Disappointed

Really disappointed that the vacuum cleaner used in the new facility seems to have no modifications. None at all. This clearly won't do!
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How To Use Jd  Head Follow Position For Face Detection In C#

How To Use Jd Head Follow Position For Face Detection In C#

Hello @ptp I want to use head follow position in ur project as ARC in anther words when jd detect face...
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Loop Script

so i am not sure what I am missing as this is pretty simple... I am running this on my iphone... however, it will not loop (just runs once and stops)... i have other scripts running loops.. not sure why this does not work... maybe i still need coffee and I am overlooking something really easy.. :autor ControlCommand("r2voice",...
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Ezrobot  Bb Droid

Ezrobot Bb Droid

Hi guys very new here, this is a project I want to build. my question is can I connect two controller boards one a a master and the other as slave for movement. My idea is i want the brain...