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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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Dave Schulpius |
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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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Robojack |
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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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Robojack |
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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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Views 180
jp15sil24 |
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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...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Depthsensor Plugin Load Error

Depthsensor Plugin Load Error

I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill "DepthSensor." I was looking for the Kinect Body Control skill but couldn't find it. After some research, I...
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jp15sil24 |
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Using Brushless Motors With ARC

Using Brushless Motors With ARC

just a question with this cycloidal gear, it can be used with these skills ? Sabertooth Movement Panel Brushless Motor Movement Panel Dual Hbridge W/PWM
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Athena |
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Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000

Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000

I have a question regarding the use of the Inverse Kinematics Robot Skill in Synthiam ARC. I've managed to create the general arm...
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Athena |
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ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown

ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown

I'm having an occasional issue with Windows shutting down when using the Utility.shutdownPC(); command from an ARC script. Background and setup: - I...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting

Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting

Hi @Athena, I'm using the following code snippet on an Arduino Mega that is communicating via UART with an EZB4: if...
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DJ Sures |
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Joystick Release Servo Reset

Joystick Release Servo Reset

I have an XInput joystick and four servos connected to an EZB (servos on D12-D15). In my ARC project I’m using the Joystick (XInput) Robot Skill. The left stick...
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DJ Sures |