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ARC Team Version Crashed On Launch

I just installed the latest version of ARC team that I got from this website. With that, the app crashed when I launched it. I have made sure that my Windows 11 pro got all the updates. I found the crash logs in Event Viewer like this: ============ Application: ARC.exe Framework Version: v4.0.30319 Description: The process was terminated due to an...
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Reviving An Old Project

Hi everyone, is it ok to share my project here? I wrote an intro post and when i went to send the whole page disappeared and i lost all the text. It's around 80% completed.
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My Tomy Omnibot 5402

Hi everyone, very happy to say my Tomy Omnibot is on the way from the USA to here in Australia. What was great to see was after i had ordered the Tomy, i saw Dj Sures youtube...
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Benefit Of Onboard Computer

Benefit Of Onboard Computer

Hello to all the members of the community here.   I am starting to build an InMoov robot project using ezb controllers and want to understand what if any is the...
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Need A USB Camera Recommendation

Hey all, it's been a lonnng time.  And honestly, the last two years have been very difficult on my family and I, but re-fitting my iRobot sculpture has been...
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Latest Free Teams Arc Dead

Tried downloading latest free Arc Teams but installs then just a spinning circle for 10 seconds, then nothing? Paid version will come on but no subscription....Runtime...
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Pydroid 3 Scripting Using Ezbv4 And Accessories Vs Arduino Micro Controllers

Repost due to either accidental deletion by me or error : So I know...
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First Servo Command Triggers Movement Of Other Servos

Dear community, I observed a curious problem and wonder if anybody has seen this before. When I start my EZ-B and operate a servo (e.g. open a panel/door) for the first time it spontaneously triggers the movement in other servo's as well (e.g. opening other panels/doors). It is only the first time. E.g. after I close all panels/doors that...
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Iotiny Over WIFI Disconnects Immediately After Connection

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My Robot / Robot Design - Save Servo Port

My Robot / Robot Design - Save Servo Port

me again, when I select the servo port in "My Robot" under "Robot Design" it is not saved. As soon as you open...
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What Is The Minimum Viable Product For ARC Mobile?

What Is The Minimum Viable Product For ARC Mobile?

Does anyone know what the minimum viable product (MVP) to run ARC mobile would be? I have a remote application in which...