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Stepper Reset Issue In Arduino Sketch

Stepper Reset Issue In Arduino Sketch

I'm using an Arduino Mega as the hardware controller (acting like an EZB/microcontroller) to provide PWM to four stepper motors via the...
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12C Adres How Do I Know?

12C Adres How Do I Know?

i know i asked this before.but i cant find the topic. my question is ,if i change a 12c port as in pic below. how do i now withs port i changed on ezbv ?sinds there are 3...
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Arduino PWM Bearing Control Help

Arduino PWM Bearing Control Help

Hi @Athena, I'm requesting help to add capabilities to an existing Arduino sketch. The sketch is included at the end of this post. Can you incorporate...
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Sharp IR Collision Detection Configuration Issue

I have a question about the Sharp IR Collision Robot Skill. I'm conducting a small test on my robot using the Sharp 5V Analog GP2Y0A02YK0F IR sensor. I've configured the Sharp IR Collision Skill with the following settings: - Analog Port: ADC7 - Interval: 1000ms - Collision Detected Condition: "Greater than" 28 Could someone explain why...
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AI Scripting In ARC?

AI Scripting In ARC?

I know I can ask for JavaScript writing help here on the forum from Athena. I thought I read a while ago that this feature is also available directly in ARC (so you don't have to...
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Bing Speech Recognition Wake-Word Pause Issue

Bing Speech Recognition Wake-Word Pause Issue

I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill "Bing Speech Recognition". I am using the Bing Speech Recognition skill with...
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Servo Ramping Options In ARC

Servo Ramping Options In ARC

I use the Auto Position robot skill. What is the best way in ARC to ramp a hobby servo up to speed and ramp it down to a stop? I vaguely remember a servo ramping...
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Digitalwritefast And Arduino Sketch

Digitalwritefast And Arduino Sketch

Hi @Athena, I have a question about the Arduino library "digitalWriteFast.h". Below is an Arduino sketch I would like to use that library...
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UART Byte Array Communication Explained

UART Byte Array Communication Explained

Hi @Athena, I'm asking about the best way to communicate via UART between an EZB4 (JavaScript running on the EZB) and an Arduino Mega (C++)....
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Set Servo Angle In Blockly

Set Servo Angle In Blockly

Hi - I'm looking for a Blockly block/function in Synthiam ARC that will move a servo to a specific position (set angle). Any help appreciated? For context: I'm using...
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RPLIDAR Script Data Not Updating

RPLIDAR Script Data Not Updating

I am using the RPLIDAR skill in ARC. The scan view is working correctly and I can see real-time obstacles in the UI. However, I cannot access usable scan...
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Adding An Action To An Existing Script

Adding An Action To An Existing Script

I have a question about adding an action to an existing script I have that is written in JavaScript for ARC. I currently have two different ARC...