ARC-Lite Beta Release (2026.04.05.00)

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ARC-Lite Release

ARC-Lite is Synthiam's free mobile and desktop robotics app for education — designed for all ages, from young children to adults. Load guided lessons, write Blockly, JavaScript, or Python programs, and control real robots over WiFi. No experience needed.

🧩 Blockly, JavaScript & Python
🎓 Guided Educational Activities
🕹️ Live WiFi Robot Control
💛 Free — Synthiam's Gift to Education

Change Release Notes

This update brings a big boost to learning, coding, and overall usability. Whether you're exploring Blockly or diving into code, things just got smarter, clearer, and more interactive.

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Blockly Improvements

  • Blockly now outputs live execution feedback to the console, showing when each command block starts.
    • Includes actions like waiting for a face, movement commands, delays, and more.
    • Makes debugging and understanding program flow much easier.

Playground Editors (NEW)

  • Added Python and JavaScript playground editors for hands-on coding.
  • Quickly experiment, test ideas, and learn programming directly inside ARC-Lite.

IntelliSense with Live Preview

  • Introduced IntelliSense for Python and JavaScript:
    • Smart suggestions appear as you type.
    • Selecting an option shows a live preview of the full command inline before inserting.
  • Control commands are now included in IntelliSense suggestions for faster development.

Enhanced Editor Layout

  • Added a Control Commands tab on the right side of the playground editor.
  • Added a Variables tab alongside it for quick access and management.
  • Everything you need is now organized and within reach while coding.

Smarter Help Button Placement

  • The help icon is no longer fixed to the top-right corner.
  • It now integrates contextually into each page’s UI:
    • Found near Back, Save, and Start/Run buttons in activities and playgrounds.
  • Prevents UI overlap and keeps help exactly where you need it.

Fixes & Performance

  • General bug fixes and performance improvements throughout the app.
  • Smoother experience across editors and UI interactions.

Keep building, experimenting, and bringing your robots to life!


Get ARC-Lite — It's Free

Available on all major platforms.

Version 2026.04.05.00
iOS

iPhone & iPad
Requires iOS 14 or later

Coming Soon
Chromebook/Android

Phones & tablets
Requires Chromebook/Android 8.0+

Coming Soon
Windows

Windows 10 & 11
Direct download from Synthiam

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macOS

Mac desktops & laptops
Available on the Mac App Store

Coming Soon

Latest changes: Release notes


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