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My Computer Has Trouble With Windows 11

My Computer Has Trouble With Windows 11

Hello, On my Windows 11 machine I cannot get anything but the EZ-Robot camera to work. Any other cameras that I plug into the computer are...
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Skill Or Plug-In? (HELP!)

Skill Or Plug-In? (HELP!)

Hello, I am attempting to share my Simone ARC project in Servo Magazine. I am sure that most of my readers will try the "Teams" version of ARC before purchasing...
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How Do I Hook Up The EZ-B To A Second Wifi (An Added Dongle) In Windows 11?

How Do I Hook Up The EZ-B To A Second Wifi (An Added Dongle) In Windows 11?

How do I hook up the EZ-B to a second WiFi (an added dongle) in...
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Inmoov Builders

Hello all, I'm needing help understanding how the potentiometer work on the arms and shoulders. I have the potentiometer on the outside of the servos and they work by hand. I was hoping someone could explain how they connect to the arms and shoulders. What passion the potentiometer are set in the middle end, ect... Also if you would not mind...
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Easiest Way To Control Individual Motors On Sabertooth

So I received my old 2 x12 back, I tested it, and it's running well. I'm thinking of using it for a couple of upgrades but it would require me to be able to control the motors individually. I did not find anything regarding individual control on the Sabertooth movement panel help. First up I'd like to run the dome motor using this and replace it...
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How To Get Decimal Value As Speech Recognition

How To Get Decimal Value As Speech Recognition

On a different note what would you recommend to do for speech recognition for expected phases that is not an integer. Is it...
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Electromagnet For EZB

Has anyone added an electromagnet on an EZB.  I don’t want to throw power across a coil as I don’t want to burn out EZB.   I see some arduino controller electromagnets on Amazon for $10 perhaps a skill for this in ARC?  https://www.amazon.com/KEYESTUDIO-Electric-Lifting-Solenoid-Electromagnet/dp/B09B7BQ62W
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Error On Saving Project

Error On Saving Project

I recently started getting this error message... I can't figure out the cause. Has anyone come across this before?
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How To Move Servo With Touch Screen Device?

Wow you are just knocking it out of the park DJ!!!  I made a 16:1 gearbox and it seems to be fast and strong enough I am still make a jig to test if it can handle the weight of the Inmoov arm.  I love all the control this skill provides when it comes to controlling the movement. Have to ask again any way to get those new slider controls for us guys...
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Can I Make A Robot Arm?

Can I Make A Robot Arm?

Welcome I want to do such a project using ARC platform, is it possible?
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Creating Python Global Variables

Hello! I'm curious how I can define a global variable in a script that can be accessed and have its value changed by other scripts while the main script is running, thanks!?
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Bluetooth Laser

Bluetooth Laser

I'd like to request a feature use bluetooth to communicate with a Leica Laser distance Measure. It is accurate to within 1/16" in 330 ft. If you want me to buy it and send it to you I...