Robot Building Questions

Connecting To Arduino Using A Script

How would you use a script to connect to an Arduino that is connected to your SCB that is running ARC? As part of the robots initialization I would like to connect to all the the Arduino’s programmatically.

Init Script

How would I write an init script that would allow me to set the min and max and speed before it moves a servo to its starting position?  I want to be able to have the robot move slowly when it initializes each servo.   I also want to be able to initialize each servo individually so I can keep the current draw to a minimum.    After the...

Need Tip On Javascript Counter Script

, I need a little help with Javascript.  * I have a working script that moves an arm motor up and down on an arc. * There is a opto switch in the center of the arc that that when blocked indicates that the arm is centered. * This opto switch is attached to an ADC port on an EZB v4.  * The motor is controlled with a Kangroo/Sabertooth and commanded...

Voltage Regulator Getting Very Hot

hi i hope i can ask this question here . i use the HITEC 6 volt big servo's for the inmoove . i notest the regulators getting very hot very rapidly .  can i use the 6volt servo's with the 7.4 volt batterie without the 5 voltinline regulator ? thanks

Robot Video Display Face

does Arc have a robot skill to create an a robot animated face via a computer video display? if not, how would i create one?

Wifi Problem With Outside People Connecting

First time teaching with the JD humanoid, I have several classes, currently only using the robots for one class. We just learned how to connect though the Iphone App. The issue I am having is that someone is connecting to our robots outside my classroom, Is there any way to stop them like maybe set up passwords for the wifi? I plan to teach...

A Couple Autoposition Actions Not Responding On First Call

or anyone who can help. There is something going on with a couple actions I've built in my Autoposition control that I don't understand. I have about 8 actions built from from a larger number of frames that position 6 servos. Three servos in each of two robot arms.  I've noticed that at least two of my actions in the Autoposition control will not...

Which Skill Gives Coordinates Of Objects In Camera View

Which skill gives coordinates of objects in camera view? I remember seeing a skill that had many different variables listed for the camera view but I cannot find it.

Making Motion Arrive At The Same Time

Is there a certain command/parameter that I need to put in Javascript and if possible in Blockly to move axes with different values arrive at the same time? Example: Move servo V1 to 5565 and Move V21 to 8755 at the same time and then arrive at the same time. I know it can be done with Auto position but I'd like it in Javascript so that I can...