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Two Instances Of ARC

Two Instances Of ARC

Is it possible to have two computers running ARC and have them linked over Wi-Fi. Like master slave to share workload? One handling vision and ai, and the other sensors and...
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Servo Jumping On Initialisation

The dreaded jumping servo problem has arisen again - just today. All servos in the robot are HDD. The servo on port D0 now jumps after connecting, to about 35 degrees instead of 90 degrees. If I move the servo manually when turned off, the centre position is still 90 degrees, so the sprocket has not shifted. My INIT script has not changed. That...
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Controlling Servos For Robotic Arm

Hello, I purchased this robotic arm (https://www.dfrobot.com/product-192.html#:~:text=DFLG6DOF%20is%20a%20bionic%20robotic,be%20rotated%20about%20180%20degrees) and wanted to control it via ARC. Should the servos be compatible? I also think it could have something to do my power adapter. I am using a 9V DC 800 mA adapter.
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Ezb 4 Keeps Disconnecting

Here is the error message. Comm Err: System.IO.IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond. ---> System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: A...
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Any Way To Have 8 X 8 RGB Blink When There Is Audio?

Hello Everyone, my first time here, I just started into robotics. I am looking to have the 8 X 8 RGB blink when my robot talks. I have tried scripts I found in the community on here, but since it doesn't connect to a digital port they do not work. I tried editing some of the scripts to use a sound servo to enable RGB animator script, but it still...
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Ipad (8Th Generation) Ios 14.2 Not Launching ARC App

Hi,  I have purchased new iPads for each of my JD robots. It appears Version 2020.11.19.00 of the software is not compatible with these devices as the splash screen shows when launching the app but then closes down, however, double-clicking on the start button shows that the app splash screen is minimised to a thumbnail and hasn't actually closed....
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Initial Servo Motion At Program Start

Initial Servo Motion At Program Start

Hi all, basic software (BLOCKLY) for my 1 m insect is now ready for operation. Was surprisingly simple when using a strict hierarchic structure of...
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Default File Storage Address For BLOCKLY Files

Hi DJ, just a brief question: How can I change the default file address for storing / loading BLOCKLY files within ARC ? I need to store and load them in / from my central server, since - over the time - I am working on three different computers and always updating new software versions on these three plus the server is simply a time consuming mess...
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Sharp Radar NMS Support

Is it possible, to add to the sharp IR radar or collision at tab, the Navigation Messaging System - send ping results like you did for the ultrasonic distance? thanks EzAng
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How To Submit Forum Contributions With Figures (Showing Own Robot)

How To Submit Forum Contributions With Figures (Showing Own Robot)

Hi DJ, is there an option to submit forum contributions including figures / images ?...
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Detailed Explanation Of BLOCKLY Commands

Hi - short question: Is there a glossary for BLOCKLY commands ? Most are easy to identify, but e.g. what is the difference between the ADC command and the ADC12 command ? A survey for all BLOCKLY commands would be very helpful. Earlier I was programming OZOBOT EVOs, using OZOBLOCKLY and - I must admit - that they are offering a very good online...
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Mobile App Features

Mobile App Features

Has there been any progress on enabling Speech Recognition and Camera Object Detection with the Mobile App? For one of my robots, I cannot use an Android device with the Mobile App...