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EZB Stress Test by Synthiam Inc.
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EZB Stress Test

Stress-tests EZ-B controllers (UART, ADC, voltage, temp, audio, digital I/O) to detect disconnects, corruption and stability issues.

Holiday Video U Command Wall-e And Sled Buildup by jstarne1
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Robot By Jstarne1

Walle robot races on a sled to fetch a Six EZ Robot package for Christmas with rocket-like flames, landmark shots and a 'Ta Da' return.

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Disable While Moving Explanation

In the settings section of the Personality Generator skill in Synthiam ARC, there is a checkbox labeled "Disable While Moving" located just below the timing interval settings. Can someone explain what happens when this box is checked? Specifically, does it pause all other scripts within this skill while a current script is executing, or...
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Using The EZB Stress Test And Results

Using The EZB Stress Test And Results

I am using the EZB Stress Test Robot Skill in Synthiam ARC. The instructions for the skill detail physically placing a jumper on the TX/RX pins on...
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Exploring Microphone Arrays In Robotics

Exploring Microphone Arrays In Robotics

I've been exploring the use of microphone arrays in robotics, and this video provides some insightful information on the topic. Like many...
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Picture In Picture
By Synthiam

Picture In Picture v8

Picture-in-picture camera overlay: superimpose one camera onto another; configure source/destination, position, size, border, processed...
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Unexpected Popup Causing Script Issues

Unexpected Popup Causing Script Issues

Hello @Athena, I recently upgraded to ARC version 12.21.00 and am experiencing a consistent issue where a brief "pop-up" script...
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Holiday Greetings

Wishing everyone a joyful and happy holiday season from me to you!
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EZ-B V3
By EZ-Robot

EZ-B V3

EZ-B v3 Bluetooth robot controller supported by Synthiam ARC - features, specs and legacy connection tutorial
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ARC 2025.12.21.00 (Pro, Runtime And Free)

ARC 2025.12.21.00 (Pro, Runtime And Free)

Synthiam ARC enhances reliability and performance with improved EZ-B connectivity, optimized audio/video, cloud sync, smart skill...
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EZB Stress Test
By Synthiam Inc.

EZB Stress Test v12

Stress-tests EZ-B controllers (UART, ADC, voltage, temp, audio, digital I/O) to detect disconnects, corruption and stability issues.
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EZ-B Connection Disconnection Issue

In a separate thread, I've discussed the disconnection issues I'm experiencing between the ARC software and my new V4/2 EZ-B. The connection drops occur approximately every 2 to 5 hours. Upon reviewing the Debug log in ARC, I've noticed the following log entries: Attempting connection on COM4 Connected to COM4 at 256000 Reports EZB v4 OS With Comm...
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EZB Connections Controlcommand Support Query

I have a question regarding the EZB Connections robot skill in Synthiam ARC. Does this skill support the use of ControlCommand within scripts? I noticed there is no list of available ControlCommands under the Cheat Sheet section of the script tab. Would appreciate some guidance.
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ARC Display Text Fuzziness Issues

Hi Everyone.  This is an ARC question.  I upgraded to a new lap top with a nice crisp display but the text in ARC , all the windows and functions seem kind of fuzzy or  ... well, not crisp.  Is there a setting to default to current window settings? I'm Using  Windows 11 version >> Edition Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 OS build 22631.6199