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Can Not Send Command 'Scriptstart'

I am using the http method to send commands to JD, however I created a script called "walk" and when I send this command "https://127.0.0.1/Exec?password=admin&script=ControlCommand(%22Script%20Manager%22,ScriptStart,%22walk%22)" but receive this error: "Error: ControlCommand Error. 'Script Manager' does not exist. Can...
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Best Printer To 3D Print EZ-Robot Parts

Best Printer To 3D Print EZ-Robot Parts

Do you print EZ-Robot Parts on a Resin Printer. If so what make model?  Between broken pieces, missing pieces and various hacked pieces, my...
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Http Action Error

I am using Avatar JD and http server, when I run this command https://127.0.0.1/Exec?password=admin&script=ControlCommand(%E2%80%9CAuto%20Position%E2%80%9D,%20AutoPositionAction,%20%E2%80%9CThinking%E2%80%9D) I receive: Error: Missing String Quotes or Invalid Expression at index 0: ?
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ARC For Android

I have installed ARC in my Android device. Is it possible to load my robot apps from a file in ARC for Android like I do in ARC for PC?
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Load Project Option In ARC For Android

Where is the "Load Project" option in ARC for Android? I can not find it.
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C3PO Voice Synthesis Settings

C3PO Voice Synthesis Settings

Can you give me settings in the Speed Synthesis skill to get a voice close to C3PO from Star Wars?
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Ez-Cloud Private Library

Can I upload my robot app to ez-cloud without an ARC Pro subscription?
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Accessing The Robot API From Outside

Hello. I am planning to use this robot to teach some students about robot programming skills. For this reason, I don't want them to use the built-in functionalities offered by ARC, instead I want them to work on their own algorithms (object tracking, for example). In order to do this, I need access to the robot from the outside, e.g. Python scripts...
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Having Issues Setting Up ARC And Visual Studio For Skill Creation

Having Issues Setting Up ARC And Visual Studio For Skill Creation

How do I configure Visual Studio Community 2019 and ARC so ARC finds that VS is installed?...
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Is There A Way To Create ARC Global Var's Within The EZB Firmware?

Is there a way to create ARC global Var's within the EZB firmware that can be updated based on changes being made within the main control loop?   I have made a new version of the ESP32 firmware and would like to be able to set global variables that can be used by other ARC scripts can this be done?  if so can you please explain to provide a...
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Arc W/Bing Speech Recognition

I added Bing Speech Recognition to a project and when i click the 3 dots to open the menu I get the following error: Version: 2023.05.11.00 NAudio.MmException: InvalidHandle calling waveInStop at NAudio.Wave.WaveInEvent.StopRecording() at ARC.UCForms.FormBingSpeechRecognition.hvJgsdwmusZdj0wsJo7C(Object ) at...
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OUTPUT PER PIN

CAN I DRIVE THREE 20MA LEDs from an output pin on the IO Tiny?