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EZ Script Math Function Suddenly Gets Error.

First, this problem just started ever since I've been converting me EZ Scripts into JavaScripts in my project. I now have a mix of both scripts through out my project. These EZ Scripts worked before I started this process.  At some point during this process of conversion I started getting an error message from an EZ Script that uses math functions....
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Can This Be Removed?

Can This Be Removed?

@DJ , someone brought to my attention that my name is listed as founder of Synthiam on a site called Build With... so unless there is something I don't know lol, can we find a way...
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Design Not Saving Ports

I created a quick design called JDOG WIP and saved so I would not lose progress.  I then went back and tried to change the ports to the actual ports I am using but they won't change in the design document.  I have done this many times before and now it doesn't work.  What am I doing wrong.  I go into design click on bit properties tab, click on a...
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Which Way Should I Go For Spot Micro?

Which Way Should I Go For Spot Micro?

I have completed the mechanical assembly of Spot Micro.    There are several versions for the controlling mechanisms used by various people.  Here...
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Help With A Few Speech Synthesis Settings Issues?

Hello @Synthiam or @DJ, Can I get some help with a few speech synthesis settings issues? When testing the Speech synthesis settings skill with the Speech Synthesis skill I found the following: When specifically using the speech synthesis settings skill with "Microsoft David Desktop" Voice with "Strong" or "Moderate"...
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Upload To Open Cm

how can I run the arc program without connection to arc? Will the program only run if it is connected to arc synthiam?
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Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Hi guys. I am trying to select a new voice in the speech synthesis settings but i am unable to see all voices that i have installed in...
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How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How do you invert the servo direction in a INIT script?  I need to invert the direction of a servo and I can’t...
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2 Versions Of This Speech Settings?

2 Versions Of This Speech Settings?

Just wondering why I only get a small window with no effects, but the skill web page shows larger window with many effects?
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Inmoov Shoulder Motors

Do we need to hack the motors in the shoulders and arm for an exterior potentiometer Or can we leave the motor alone? Kenz
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Auto Tune Color Tracking

Auto Tune Color Tracking

I've tried the color tracking but it seems to only work a few feet away. Is there a better camera that you recommend -have been using the one that I've bought from you....
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Using API To Access External Voice Generator (Elevenlabs)

Hi, I have been playing around with the elevenlabs voice generator.  They provide API access.  Is there a way of using APIs withing ARC scripting.  The end result I want is to use a elevenlabs voice for text to speech. Can this be achieved?