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8X8 Animator Matrix Error

when I add the skill of HT16K33 Animator (8x8) (I2C), this problem occurred often. please give me a solution for this ? Version: 2021.03.02.00 System.Exception: Capability 'I2C Master' is not supported on this EZB device. at EZ_B.Firmware.FirmwareCls.CapabilityRequired(CapabilityCls cap) at EZ_B.I2C.RpX7g4ySPM7x8vc8Iwc(Object , Object ) at...
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Expand My Existing Robot Project With An ESP32-Cam And A Matrix (8X16)

My robot is now running fine with the 16 servos on the ESP32 and the PCA9658 and I have already been able to program some actions. Now I would like to expand my project with an ESP32 cam and a matrix. My problem is the following: I would like to connect the ESP32-Cam to the existing ESP32 (without WIFI) because the ESP32 already has a connection....
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How To Stop Auto Arranging Of Controls

Every time I startup ARC, my controls are moved from where I left them when I saved the project.  This if very frustrating as I spend 20+ minutes trying to get the controls arranged is a way that makes it much easier to find and use controls. Is there a way to have ARC remember control layout and not do the auto arranging?
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Hey DJ, What Ya Got Cooking?

Hey DJ, Seems the forum is pretty slow as we are starting to enjoy summer and forge out into a maskless world. Been working on any new cool Synthiam things? I'm looking for inspiration. Any new features or breakthroughs you're investigating? Seems like even feature requests are drying up.
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Controlling Speed On Dynamixels.

Controlling Speed On Dynamixels.

How would you approach controlling travel speed on a Dynamixel (400 Series) servo when not using Autoposition? I tried setting ServoSpeed prior to calling a...
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Robot Doesn Mention The Color

i am trying the multiple color . does it need a script ? the robot doesn say the color
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PWM Control Via JS Code.

Hi Synthiam Community,  I'm currently putting together a project for some high school students, We are looking to control Roli's track motors via PWM with JS. I know that there is the PWM control panel, but I need to control via code. I had a search of the forums, didn't find anything(correct me if I'm wrong) I'm sure I'm just missing something to...
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How Do I Create A Servo Look Alive Type Script That Runs Continuously ?

How Do I Create A Servo Look Alive Type Script That Runs Continuously ?

I have a robot that is using the autoposition skill to move some servos to...
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Motion Tracking Anyone Know Where Glyphs Are?

Hi I wanted do motion tracking so my Drone would follow another moving object.  I tried colour tracking (all the usual choices) and I tried object tracking but really doesn't work very well as object is always moving and outdoor lighting messes up colour tracking (Worked well in doors) so I was  going to just try the old glyph tracking.  The...
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Ez-B Fails With I2c Script

Ez-B Fails With I2c Script

This is the first time I have tried using the I2C command and port. The EZ-B browns out (blue tooth is still blinking) when I run the command with nothing attatched at...
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Centering On Vertical Servos

Centering On Vertical Servos

I'm working on Blockly. Every time I finish running the program, I have to go back to the workspace and center the vertical servos. I want to run my program without...
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ARC Connection To EZ-B V4 Controller

ARC Connection To EZ-B V4 Controller

The Controller of the revolution JD robot that I purchased some months ago developed a fault and as a result a new Ez-b v4 controller was purchased....