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Mini Pc 12V

Mini Pc 12V

Hello. I am going on building my robot, but i have a big problem. I am building it with a mini pc 12v 'on board', but i see camera very very often stop working. I suspect the pc is not enough...
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How To Use Idevice As A Camera

This is a tutorial covering how to use your iDevice as a camera on your Ez-robot. What you need: A network connection(Router) An iOS device(iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) A PC An internet connection. Step one: Locate the EpocCam app in the app store. Either the paid EpocCam Hd or free will work. Download the app to your device. Step 2: Go on your PC and...
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Does Your Robot Do Anything?

Does Your Robot Do Anything?

So I was just wondering what everyone uses their creations for? Im talking about what "real- world" application does/will it do besides just run around...
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Digital Port Update?

The set digital control in ARC only has up to d19. Will this be updated for the v4 soon?
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Sabertooth Control Missing?

I have a Sabertooth 2x10, that I used in the past with a Hbridge control, however after updating to the most current versions of firmware and ARC, I no longer see this control as a choice as I did before, based on a post I had found previously: ------------------Forum Post------------- 2. Select "Add Controls" on the Ribbon bar 3. Select...
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Getping Unknown Command

Getping Unknown Command

When I try to save a script with GetPing in it I get this error:
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ARC Http Server Control

My project I am working is remote presence robot controlled obviously remotely... I think I am missing something, though because I can only get my robot and camera to operate if I am actually on my own wifi network... I tested it over my girlfriends wifi network at her work (using her android tablet), but she kept getting page not found error when...
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At Home Camera Pro ARC Compatibility

I found this app called the athome camera pro, and what it does is stream the camera over a secure ip encrypted connection. If we could tap into it we could use our ios devices as a camera on our robots.
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Wireless Camera

I have ordered a EZ-Robot. It now at two step processing. I also want to buy a wireless camera like the below link: https://synthiam.com/Tutorials/Camera%20Diagnostics.aspx But I can not find the item where to buy? Can you tell me? Thank you!
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Robot Navigation

I was doing some research on robot localization and I noticed roborealm has a module called AVM. One function in it is called navigation by map. More information can be found here https://www.roborealm.com/help/AVM_Navigator.php I was wondering if I can duplicate the functionality using existing modules in ARC and some scripting. If not perhaps its...
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Happy New Year Everyone!

Hope everyone and their families have a happy and safe new year! Let the Revolution begin!
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Status Of Community Printing

Waht is the status of community printing? I just read about it from last summer's post. Is it still planned? Any idea of when? Bob