Connecting Arduino to ARC
Customizing Firmware
The firmware can be modified and optimized for additional features. When the firmware is modified, the new capabilities must be registered with Synthiam website.
I should add a disclaimer that this tutorial is not complete. You can customize the EZ-Arduino firmware with new features (called capabilities) that ARC will recognize, although that part of this tutorial hasn't been completed yet.
Welcome. Start with the getting started guide in the support section: https://synthiam.com/Support
ok, I managed to master your excavator software works on the cable now it remains to buy raspberry for wfi. will pc steering wheel work to control?
Awesome!
For WiFi i would recommend an EZ-Robot EZ-B v4 or EZ-Robot IoTiny from here: https://www.ez-robot.com/Shop/
Because they have Audio & Video
and the steering wheel will work like here https://fb.watch/2QEtOdmE84/ ?
Has there been any updates on the tutorial on how to customize the firmware? I was really hoping I could use ARC to bridge an arduino UNO with an LCD panel and a laptop to do some more robust AI stuff
Hey Lipe, what specifically are you looking for to customize the firmware? You'd have to learn how to program in Arduino to customize the firmware. There's nothing specific about the firmware that requires any additional knowledge. Simply open the arduino firmware sketch into the arduino editor and modify the pieces you're interested in.
However, if you merely want an LCD panel, then that doesn't require the firmware to be modified. You can start by getting a Serial (UART) LCD panel. Then, you can send Serial commands through the Arduino from ARC to the LCD.
Here's a link I found that will be helpful: https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/Lcd-Display-Help-1165/comments
Hello everyone,
I am using Arduino Mega and controlling it with ARC. Currently communicating through the USB port COM3. The Arduino Mega has 53 ports. EZB only seems to let me have dropdowns to program 23 pins. 23 pins, that's it? Am I missing something with an option?
I 3D printed Johnny 5's head from the movie Short Circuit. I have servos for every little part, relay boards, RGB eyes, lasers, voice and there's just no more room for another Arduino board for yet another COM port. I put so much into this project. Rebuilt so many times. Cursed endlessly. Please offer any advice.
Thank you.
There would need to be a modified firmware and some sort of robot skill that extends the d24 ports to v ports. I’d have to think on that.