Robot Skills for Synthiam ARC

Discover how Synthiam ARC Robot Skills give your robot advanced capabilities, including vision, navigation, speech recognition, hardware control, and more. Browse skill categories, watch the overview video, and learn how to add the right behaviors to your ARC project.

Robot apps are built from Robot Skill Controls. Each skill represents a specific behavior or capability for your robot, running as a process (or node). There are skills for controllers, cameras, sensors, navigation, speech recognition, and hundreds more.

Add Robot Skills to your ARC robot project from the Add Skill menu to quickly integrate powerful features without writing low-level code.

Robot Skill Categories

ADC Robot Skills

The ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) category in Synthiam ARC provides the capability to read analog signals from sensors, converting real-world signals into digital data. This is essential for interfacing with analog sensors and devices, allowing robots to gather precise data from the physical environment.

ADC Graph by Synthiam

Historical ADC graph and numeric readout (0-255) for 0-3.3/5V inputs; configurable board/port, sample interval, color, and pause for ezb controllers.

ADC Meter by Synthiam

ADC VU meter displaying 0-3.3/5V as a 0-255 linear meter; configurable board/port, sampling interval and color; pausable real-time readings.

ADC Value by Synthiam

Display ADC port voltage and 0-255 linear values (0-3.3/5V); configurable board/port, units, multiplier and sample interval.

Arcx Test Robot Skill by Synthiam Inc.

Placeholder ARCx development skill compatible with Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi and macOS; provides functionality during ARCx platform rollout

Requires ARCx v21

Artificial Intelligence Robot Skills

The Artificial Intelligence category in Synthiam ARC empowers robots with advanced cognitive abilities. Through integration with AI services, robots can recognize objects, understand speech, and make intelligent decisions. This skill category opens up a realm of possibilities for creating smart and responsive robotic systems.

Aimlbot by Synthiam

Localized AIML chatbot with editable AIML files, ez-script support, session memory and ControlCommand API; integrates with speech and robot skills.

Requires ARC v22

Artificial Intelligence

Autonomous AI by Synthiam Inc.

Autonomous AI for Synthiam ARC: conversational self-programming that interprets commands, generates code, and learns to improve robot tasks.

Requires ARC v14

Artificial Intelligence

Bot Libre by Bot Libre

AIML2 chatbot client for ARC connecting robots to Bot Libre cloud for customizable, private chatbots and personalities.

Requires ARC v8

Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive Sentiment by Microsoft

Detects positive sentiment percentage of input text using cognitive ML; returns $SentimentPercentage, shows face, graph, and status for analysis.

Artificial Intelligence

Dialogflow by Google

Add Google DialogFlow NLP to ARC: conversational intents, parameter prompts, scripted responses, service-account setup and programmatic robot control.

Requires ARC v23

Artificial Intelligence

Openai Chatgpt by OpenAI

ChatGPT conversational AI for ARC robots-configurable personality, memory, image description, script execution, speech and API integration.

Requires ARC v35

Artificial Intelligence

Pandorabot AIML2 by Synthiam

Connect ARC to Pandorabots AIML2 to run AI-driven virtual personalities for human-like text or voice chat, using API keys and script hooks.

Requires ARC v2

Artificial Intelligence

Pandorabots by PandoraBots

Connects ARC to Pandorabots for AI chat, sends text and gets replies (executes [EZ-Script]), integrates with speech recognition and custom bots

Artificial Intelligence

Personality Forge by Personality Forge

Adds a Personality Forge chatbot to ARC, giving memory, emotions, AIScript dialogue, persistent conversation IDs and speech/chat integration via API.

Requires ARC v3

Artificial Intelligence

Synbot Plugin by Jlucben

Synbot plugin for ARC: local Bot Server chatbot integration with SIML dialogs, ControlCommand API, multi-language, learning and emotion support.

Requires ARC v14

Artificial Intelligence

Translate by Jlucben

Translate text via Microsoft Translator (auto-detect); EZ-B plugin stores translated and detected language variables. Requires Azure key.

Requires ARC v2

Artificial Intelligence

Vader Sentiment Analysis by Synthiam

VADER sentiment analyzer for ARC returns positive, neutral, negative percents and a compound score from text; enables emotion-driven behaviors.

Requires ARC v5

Artificial Intelligence

ZAMA Emotion Model by University of Glasgow - AZRAM Project

Valence-arousal emotion engine for ARC robots: register events, track mood/personality, output emotion variables to drive servos, displays & actions

Requires ARC v1

Artificial Intelligence

Audio Robot Skills

The Audio category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to interact with their surroundings through sound. It includes features such as speech synthesis, audio playback, and voice recognition. This skill set is crucial for creating robots that can communicate effectively using auditory cues.

Advanced Speech Recognition by Microsoft

Advanced Azure-backed speech-to-text for ARC allowing custom Azure Cognitive Service keys, scripting hooks, and configurable output variables.

Requires ARC v42

Advanced Speech Synthesis by Synthiam Inc.

Advanced multilingual speech synthesis using Azure's natural voices for lifelike robot speech.

Requires ARCx v1

Audiotoolbox Plugin by ptp

Enable UWP voices, change default audio devices, capture audio and route it to EZB controllers with session tracking and device control.

Requires ARC v15

Azure Speech To Text Engine by Microsoft

Azure speech recognition for ARC using your custom subscription key for speech-to-text, billed to your Azure account.

Requires ARCx v2

Azure Text To Speech by Microsoft

Azure TTS for ARC robots: generate natural, customizable neural voices for companion, educational, assistive, and entertainment applications.

Requires ARC v11

Basic Speech Synthesis by Synthiam Inc.

English-only speech synthesis using a remote server to generate audio.

Requires ARCx v1

Bing Speech Recognition by Microsoft

Accurate Bing cloud speech-to-text for ARC: wake-word, programmable control, $BingSpeech output, Windows language support, headset compatible

Conversational Menu by Synthiam

Voice menu tree to navigate options and run scripts on ARC robots. Multi-level, customizable prompts, speech I/O, timeout and repeat/back.

Requires ARC v10

Frequency Detector by Synthiam

Detect audio frequencies via PC microphone (FFT), output a variable and drive servos within configurable min/max ranges with waveform feedback.

Requires ARC v7

Google Speech Recognition by Google

Google Speech for ARC: cloud speech recognition with waveform, configurable response scripts and PandoraBot support

Requires ARC v10

Microphone by Synthiam

Record audio from your PC mic, auto-trigger and edit sample rate/effects, then play or export recordings to an EZ-B v4 SoundBoard for robot playback.

Midi Control by Synthiam

MIDI I/O for ARC: send/receive notes, run per-note scripts, control PC or external instruments, with panic to stop stuck notes.

Requires ARC v14

MP3 Trigger by SparkFun Electronics

Serial MP3 Trigger for EZ-B: plays MP3s from mini‑SD; configurable port/baud. Deprecated-replaced by EZB v4 streaming audio. 3rd‑party.

Openai Text To Speech by OpenAI

Convert text to dynamic, real-time speech with nine expressive OpenAI voices-natural, varied, accessible robot communication.

Requires ARC v4

Output Audio From EZ-B by Synthiam

Example ARC skill demonstrating converting, compressing and streaming MP3/WAV to an EZ-B speaker, with play/stop commands and TTS examples.

Requires ARC v11

Sound Movement by Synthiam

Stereo mic sound localization triggers left/right scripts to control robot movement, enabling directional responses (turn/move) to audio.

Sound Script (Ezb) by Synthiam

Trigger a script when EZB audio plays, exposing live Min, Max and Avg audio-level variables for looped monitoring; stops when audio ends.

Requires ARC v3

Sound Servo (EZB) by Synthiam

Map EZ-B audio volume to servos; multi-servo mirroring, scalar range control, invert/min-max, waveform feedback to sync mouth motion.

Sound Servo (PC Mic) by Synthiam

Maps PC microphone volume to servo positions - control multiple servos (e.g., robotic mouth) with scalar, min/max and invert options.

Sound Servo (PC Speaker) by Synthiam

Maps PC audio volume to servos in real time with scalar, min/max, invert & multi-servo options-ideal for syncing robot mouth to sound

Soundboard (EZB) by Synthiam

Play WAV/MP3 via EZ-B v4, manage tracks, add timed scripts for synced robot actions, control via ControlCommand(), volume and clipping indicators.

Soundboard (PC) by Synthiam

Play and manage MP3/WAV sound effects from a PC soundboard, load tracks, trigger or script playback (one file at a time), export and automate.

Soundboard V2 (PC) by Synthiam

Play MP3/WAV via PC sound output with timeline scripts to trigger movements, auto-position actions, and optional looping for synced routines

Requires ARC v6

Speech Phrase Recognition by Synthiam Inc.

Run ARC scripts from any speech-to-text source for voice-controlled automation, command parsing and script triggering.

Requires ARCx v1

Speech Recognition by Synthiam

Windows Speech Recognition skill: detect custom phrases via PC mic, trigger configurable scripts/actions with adjustable confidence.

Speech Script by Synthiam

Run custom scripts when speech starts/ends to sync servos and LEDs to spoken $SpeechTxt, with loop support, stop button and logs.

Requires ARC v4

Speech Synthesis by Synthiam

Speak user-defined text via PC audio or EZ-B v4 speaker; configurable voices, effects and speed; uses Windows TTS; programmatically callable.

Speech Synthesis Settings by Synthiam

Configure Windows Audio.say()/Audio.sayEZB() TTS on EZB#0: voice, emphasis, rate, volume, speed/stretch and audio effects; copy control script.

Talk Servo V2 by Synthiam

Animate servos to simulate jaw/mouth with ARC text-to-speech; configurable vowel/consonant timing, start sync, multi-servo control, pause/stop.

Requires ARC v5

Total Speech Recognition by Synthiam

Offline open-vocabulary speech recognition for Windows 10/11 - low-accuracy open-dictionary voice input with confidence & scripting, headset use.

Requires ARC v8

Voice Activity Detection by Synthiam

Real-time voice activity detection for ARC robots, detects speech start/stop, customizable scripts, live audio visualization and tunable sensitivity

Requires ARC v7

Watson Speech To Text by ptp

Watson Speech-to-Text ARC plugin: cloud AI transcription with configurable models, selectable VAD (Windows/WebRTC), audio capture and visualization.

Requires ARC v11

Watson Text To Speech by ptp

Human-like audio via IBM Watson Text-to-Speech: multi-language, selectable voices for accessibility and automated interactions. IBM Cloud required.

Requires ARC v4

Windows Speech Engine by Microsoft

Microsoft Windows built-in speech synthesis and recognition for TTS and speech-to-text input in ARC robot projects.

Requires ARCx v1

Camera Robot Skills

The Camera category in Synthiam ARC facilitates visual perception for robots. With camera-related functionalities, robots can capture images, process visual data, and perform tasks such as object recognition and tracking. This category is fundamental for developing vision-based robotic applications.

Augmented Reality by Synthiam

Overlay PNG/JPG images in real-time onto detected objects, faces, colors or glyphs using ARC Camera tracking; attach, preview, detach.

Requires ARC v9

Camera Click Servo by Synthiam

Interactive camera control for ARC: click-to-center and edge hotspots to pan/tilt servos, adjustable fine-tune and multi-camera support.

Requires ARC v12

Camera Device by Synthiam

Use PC or robot cameras for vision tracking: color, QR, glyph, face, object, motion; record video/data, control servos and movement, run scripts

Camera Overlay by Synthiam

Displays trained object names as overlays on the Camera Device video stream using Camera Device's object-tracking (shows $CameraObjectName).

Requires ARC v9

Camera Snapshot by Synthiam

Save camera snapshots to 'My Robot Pictures' (Pictures folder), manual or timed (0-100s), and trigger programmatically via controlCommand.

Camera Source (Ezb) by Synthiam Inc.

Enable an EZB video camera as ARC's camera source for video recording, vision recognition and other robot vision features.

Requires ARCx v1

Camera Source (Usb) by Synthiam Inc.

USB camera video source for recognition, recording and other vision tasks in ARC.

Requires ARCx v3

Camera Variable Overlay by James Graham Hu

Overlay image packs onto camera feed and map images to control-variable ranges with auto/manual assignment, position and sizing options.

Requires ARC v5

Cognitive Emotion by Microsoft

Uses Microsoft Cognitive Emotion cloud to analyze camera images, returning emotion descriptions and confidence for speech/output (requires internet).

Cognitive Vision by Microsoft

Microsoft Cognitive Vision integration for ARC: real-time object, face, emotion detection, OCR, confidence data and script-triggered robot actions.

Darknet YOLO (Obj Detection) by ptp

Tiny YOLOv3 CPU-only real-time object detection using a camera; offline detection, script-triggered on-changes or on-demand results with class/scores.

Requires ARC v5

Face Tracking by Synthiam Inc.

Detects and tracks faces from any ARC video source, providing real-time face localization for robot applications.

Requires ARCx v2

Kinect Body Control by Microsoft

Control robot servos via Xbox 360 Kinect body joints with per-joint servo mapping, automatic degree calculation, smoothing and upper/lower control

Requires ARC v11

Live Stream Broadcast by Amin

Broadcast live audio and video from ARC camera to the web via HLS; cross-browser streaming. Requires router configuration for external access.

Requires ARC v9

Live Stream Receiver by Amin

Play live web video and audio streams inside ARC from Chrome/Firefox, streaming directly to ARC camera control; network configuration may be needed.

Requires ARC v7

Omron HVC-P by CochranRobotics

Omron HVC-P ARC plugin: real-time body, hand, face, gaze, gender, age, expression and eye estimation; facial recognition via Omron software

Requires ARC v7

Omron HVC-P2 by JustinRatliff

Omron HVC-P/HVC-P2 ARC plugin: Python-based camera integration for body, hand and face detection, gaze, age/gender, expressions and face recognition.

Requires ARC v6

Omron HVC-P2 (Second Camera) by JustinRatliff

Windows ARC plugin for Omron HVC-P/HVC-P2: Python-based face/body/hand detection, gaze, age/gender, expressions and recognition; dual-camera support.

Requires ARC v7

Openai Dall-E Image by OpenAI

Generate and modify images with DALL·E 2 inside Synthiam ARC robots-create images from text or camera input via API and control commands.

Requires ARC v3

Picture In Picture by Synthiam

Picture-in-picture camera overlay: superimpose one camera onto another; configure source/destination, position, size, border, processed frames, and swap

Requires ARC v8

Programming With Pictures by Synthiam

Use camera-detected printed cue cards (direction, pause, start) to record and run stored movement sequences for ARC robots.

Requires ARC v9

QR Code Generator by Synthiam

Create customizable QR codes for ARC, display/scan via Camera Control, trigger scripts on recognition and save decoded text to variables.

Robot Skill To Camera by Synthiam Inc.

Capture a robot skill's display and stream selected area as video to a configured camera device with FPS and live preview crop.

Requires ARC v5

Rubik's Cube Solving Robot by ptp

Control a custom ARC robot to manipulate and solve a Rubik's Cube using calibrated arms and grippers; integrates with Thingiverse build.

Requires ARC v5

Screen To Camera by Synthiam Inc.

Capture any screen area and stream video to a configured camera device; requires a Custom device and 100% display scaling.

Requires ARC v7

Sighthound Cloud API by SightHound

Cloud-based detection of people and faces in robot camera video; returns locations, gender, age, pose, emotion, plus 68-point facial landmarks.

Requires ARC v12

Stream All The Video Sources by Synthiam

Stream video from any URI/protocol (RTMP, RTSP, HTTP, UDP, etc.) to a selected ARC camera device for real-time network feed playback.

Requires ARC v3

Target Overlay by Synthiam

Overlay translucent PNG targets onto a camera stream with loadable templates, attach/detach control, preview and status for visual alignment.

Requires ARC v8

Text Overlay by Synthiam

Overlay a variable on a processed camera image at X/Y coordinates; name the variable and attach to a specific or any available camera

Requires ARC v2

Tiny Yolo2 by Synthiam

Real-time TinyYolo object detection for ARC Camera Device: tracks 20 classes, populates camera variables, triggers tracking scripts, 30+ FPS in HD.

Requires ARC v13

Train Vision Object By Script by Synthiam

Train camera vision objects via controlcommand(), attach camera, start learning, monitor progress, and return object name for scripts.

Requires ARC v6

Video Recorder by Synthiam Inc.

Record any video source to a local file for playback, archiving, and processing.

Requires ARCx v1

Vuzix Augmented Reality by Vuzix

Connect Vuzix 920VR AR headset to ARC to map head movement to robot servos or drive, control camera pan/tilt; deprecated 920VR support only.

Communication Robot Skills

The Communication category in Synthiam ARC focuses on enabling robots to interact and exchange information with other devices. This includes communication protocols, data sharing, and network connectivity. It is crucial for building robots that can collaborate and communicate in various environments.

Com Port Manager by Synthiam

Displays local PC COM/Serial ports opened by scripts, showing open/closed status (no communication logs); not the EZ-B UART.

Comm Expansion Configuration by Synthiam

Configure EZ-B v4/2 Comm Expansion: switch between UART transparent proxy and USB direct PC link (avoids WiFi); EZ-B needs separate power.

Command Duplicator by Synthiam

Duplicate and synchronize commands from one master EZ-B to multiple slave EZ-Bs for simultaneous, mirrored robot actions.

Requires ARC v7

Connection Diagnostic by Synthiam

Diagnose EZ-B Wi-Fi connection issues with verbose EZ-B communication logging, ping tests, log export and diagnostic reports for Synthiam support.

Requires ARC v6

Ezb Connection by Synthiam Inc.

Integrate ARCx with microcontrollers running EZB firmware to enable communication and control of EZB-equipped hardware.

Requires ARCx v3

EZB Connection by Synthiam

Connects EZ-B I/O controllers to ARC via COM or IP (5 connections). Supports init scripts, battery monitoring, TCP/EZ-Script server and serial/I2C.

EZB Connections by Synthiam

Add and manage up to 255 EZ-B I/O controller connections in ARC, select COM/IP ports or device addresses to connect or remove devices.

EZMQTT Broker by Synthiam

Local MQTT broker for ARC: host pub/sub messaging on TCP port 1883, relay topics between publisher and subscriber clients.

Requires ARC v8

EZMQTT Client by Synthiam

MQTT client for ARC: connect to brokers, publish/subscribe topics, map incoming messages to variables (incl. binary arrays) and run scripts.

Requires ARC v10

Getrss by Synthiam

Fetch RSS via GetRSS command; populates $RSSSuccess, $RSSErrorMsg and arrays $RSSTitles, $RSSDescriptions, $RSSLinks, $RSSDates for scripts.

Requires ARC v1

Network Change by Synthiam

Execute scripts on WiFi/network connect or disconnect; monitor adapter, store status in a variable and trigger custom scripts for headless SBC robots.

Requires ARC v2

Pushover by PushOver LLC

Send robot status alerts to iOS, Android and Windows via Pushover.net. Configure User/App keys to notify on low battery, stuck or task events.

Requires ARC v3

Serial Terminal by Synthiam

PC and EZB serial terminals for ARC: connect, monitor and send text/ASCII to serial devices. Supports COM, flow control, baud, DTR/RTS, hex

SMTP Client by Synthiam

Send SMTP email (text or camera images) from ARC robots via ControlCommand; configure SMTP/auth and sender; saves credentials in project.

Requires ARC v11

TCP Client by Synthiam

Telnet-like ASCII TCP client for ARC: connect to IP:port, send ASCII, view raw or HEX server responses with local echo

Requires ARC v8

TCP Clients by Synthiam

Monitor incoming TCP Server connections when TCP Server is enabled under Connection > Config; view and track live connections.

TCP Script Server Raw by Synthiam

TCP server for ARC accepting EZ-Script, JavaScript or Python commands, letting controllers send commands and receive line-terminated responses

Requires ARC v8

Websocket Client by Synthiam

WebSocket client for ARC: open/send messages, store server responses in a variable, run a response script, and track connection status.

Requires ARC v6

Websocket Server by Synthiam

WebSocket server for ARC: accepts clients, stores messages, runs per-message scripts, tracks connection status, supports debug, needs Windows admin

Requires ARC v3

Digital Robot Skills

The Digital category in Synthiam ARC deals with digital signal processing and manipulation. It includes functions for working with digital sensors, logic operations, and data processing. This skill set is essential for handling digital information in robotic applications.

Read Digital by Synthiam

Read TTL digital input from an ARC I/O port; real-time red/green status for low (0V) or high (+3.3/5V), selectable board/port and read interval.

Set Digital by Synthiam

Toggle a digital I/O port between TTL low (0V) and high (3.3V/5V) in ARC; select board and port, simple on/off control-signal only.

Display Robot Skills

The Display category in Synthiam ARC allows robots to present information visually. It includes features for controlling displays, showing images, and rendering graphical content. This skill set is valuable for creating robots that can convey information to users in a clear and engaging manner.

Chromium by Google

Configurable Chromium browser skill for ARC: navigate URLs, print, open in PC browser, maximize/restore, set page content to a global variable.

Requires ARC v7

Display Popup by Synthiam

Full-screen popup display for ARC: show custom text with configurable timeout, font, text/background color, size and position via controlCommand().

Requires ARC v13

Full Screen Video Player by Synthiam

Fullscreen overlay video player controlled by ControlCommand: play/pause/resume/stop; ESC cancels playback and locks new playback until unpaused.

Requires ARC v9

Games Robot Skills

The Games category in Synthiam ARC introduces entertainment and gaming elements to robotic platforms. It includes functionalities for creating interactive games and activities that engage users with the robot. This category adds a playful dimension to the robot's capabilities.

Tic Tac Toe by Synthiam

Play Tic Tac Toe with your ARC robot: configurable turn, win and draw scripts, cheat commands and optional speech-recognition control.

Requires ARC v7

General Robot Skills

The General category in Synthiam ARC encompasses a wide range of general-purpose robot skills. It includes versatile functionalities that can be applied across different robotic applications, providing a foundation for building custom behaviors and features.

Benchmark by Synthiam

Diagnose EZ-B connection speed and reliability; benchmark ADC read rates (4-70/sec), reveal flood-control effects and optimize data throttle.

Debug by Synthiam

Central ARC debug window routing logs; shows UTC date/time, Windows/ARC/skill/hardware info, version/settings, with copy and clear.

Diagnostic Report by Synthiam

Collects and sends ARC diagnostic reports to Synthiam to help troubleshoot EZ-B and robot connection issues

EZ-B Settings by EZ-Robot

Configures and pushes WiFi SSID, password, system name and channel to EZ-Robot EZ-B v4 from ARC; saves settings with project for quick redeploy.

Requires ARC v6

EZ-B V3 Configuration by Synthiam

Manage EZ-B hardware settings: edit Bluetooth name and apply updates to restore altered configurations.

EZ-B V4 Info by Synthiam

Displays EZ-B v4 internal temperature and battery voltage, shows built-in battery monitor and LiPo protection settings in Connection Control.

EZB Connect By Name by Synthiam Inc.

Discover EZB WiFi controllers by name, auto-bind connections, avoid IP management; live discovery and multi-EZB support for ARC.

Requires ARC v2

EZB Stress Test by Synthiam Inc.

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

Requires ARC v12

File Manager by Synthiam

Displays files currently open for reading by scripts, shows only read-opened files, helps diagnose read/write locks and file access errors.

Notepad by Synthiam

Notepad for ARC: store project notes and connection details in a themed window

Screen Recorder by Synthiam

Record your screen to WMV1/WMV2/H263P files with selectable bitrate, save-folder and start/stop controls, creating tutorial or demo video snippets.

Requires ARC v20

Shortcut Creator by Synthiam

Shortcut Creator relocated to the ARC Options menu; new manual page provides updated Shortcut Creator documentation.

Tutorial by mikebmac

Tutorial slide plugin for ARC: create, format and embed text and images per .ezb project; navigate/update slides via ControlCommand; auto-resize images

Requires ARC v9

GPS Robot Skills

The GPS (Global Positioning System) category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to determine their precise geographical location. This is essential for applications that require navigation, mapping, and location-based decision-making. Robots equipped with GPS capabilities can navigate autonomously in various environments.

GPS by James Graham Hu

Deprecated: reads latitude, longitude, UTC time and speed from ublox NEO-6M GPS; auto-inits UART0@9600, shows processed and raw data.

Requires ARC v3

Graphs Robot Skills

The Graphs category in Synthiam ARC focuses on visualizing data through graphical representations. It includes tools for creating charts, graphs, and visual displays of information. This skill set is useful for presenting complex data in a comprehensible manner.

EZ Chart by leversofpower

4-series bar chart for real-time sensor comparison in ARC; set titles, values, RGB bar colors and conditional coloring via EZ-Script.

Requires ARC v9

EZ Gauge Chart by leversofpower

Dashboard-style configurable gauge chart with red-zone indicator, adjustable range/arc, scale ticks, title and live value updates.

Requires ARC v3

Ez Line Chart by leversofpower

4-series historical line chart to log and compare robot sensor values over time with customizable titles, colors, time axis and EZ-Script control

Requires ARC v2

Graphy by Synthiam

Plot live data with ControlCommand scripts: multi-series charts, many chart types, legend toggle, add/remove series, export graph data to CSV

Requires ARC v9

Servo Sketch 3D by Synthiam Inc.

Real-time 3D servo visualization with motion trails, interactive camera controls and clear trail for ARC debugging and analysis.

Requires ARC v2

I2C Robot Skills

The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) category in Synthiam ARC facilitates communication between devices using the I2C protocol. This skill set is crucial for connecting and interacting with a variety of sensors and peripherals in a robotics system.

3-In-1 IMU by Synthiam

EZ-Robot 3-in-1 IMU driver: accelerometer, gyroscope and compass support for motion sensing, orientation tracking and heading/navigation.

Arduinocoms by ShadowStudios

EZB v4-Arduino I2C bridge for ARC: supports custom C# code and reads gamepad or Wii controller inputs for robot control

Requires ARC v1

Blinkm by Synthiam

BlinkM I2C multi-color LED control with slide dials for custom colors; supports SendI2C for custom I2C peripherals. Third-party device.

BV4615 RC-5 IR Decoder by Synthiam

Adds IR sensor support and button mapping for USB joysticks in ARC, enabling remote control functions; third-party hardware supported.

Dual-Axis Compass by Synthiam

Dual-axis I2C magnetic sensor for EZ-B robots enabling magnetic direction sensing; requires short 2-3 in wiring. Third-party hardware.

ESP32_MPU6050 by Shawn Miller

ESP32/Arduino EZB firmware with MPU6050 support: provides accelerometer angles and Yaw/Pitch/Roll gimbal servo values for stabilization and scripting

Requires ARC v3

HMC5883 Compass by Synthiam

Reads HMC5883 3-axis compass via I2C and updates EZ-Script variables on demand; polled control offers periodic heading data, for connected sensors.

HT16K33 Animator (8X8) by Synthiam

Control for Adafruit 8x8 LED Matrix (HT16K33) via EZ-B v4 I2C; creates animations, supports module initialization and EZ-Script control.

Lidar-Lite Laser Module by Synthiam

Laser Lidar-Lite ARC control reads distance, velocity and signal strength (0-40m+) via EZ-B v4 i2c, setting EZ-Script vars for robotics

MMA7455 Accelerometer by Synthiam

I2C accelerometer for EZ-B robots, supplies IMU/acceleration data over the I2C interface.

MPU6050 Accelerometer Gyro Temperature by Synthiam

Reads MPU6050 gyro, accelerometer and temperature via I2C, initializes and returns data on-demand to EZ-Script variables using ControlCommand RunOnce

MPU6050 Tilt Angle Sensor by Proteusy

Flash Arduino Uno firmware to read DHT11 temp/humidity and MPU6050 IMU simultaneously; provides $AngleX, $AngleY and $AngleZ variables.

Requires ARC v2

MPU9150 Accelerometer, Gyro, Temperature, Compass by Synthiam

MPU9150 ARC control reads compass, gyro, accelerometer and temperature via I2C, initializes and sets EZ-Script variables on demand.

RGB 8X8 Animator by Synthiam

Create, edit and play animated frames on an RGB 8x8 LED matrix via I2C with looping, adjustable pauses and scriptable EZ-Script canvas control.

RGB Animator by Synthiam

Create custom animations for JD Humanoid's 18 RGB Eyes LEDs via I2C - per-LED color frames, transitions, pauses, scripting and real-time preview.

Infrared Distance Robot Skills

The Infrared Distance category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to measure distances using infrared sensors. This is essential for obstacle avoidance, navigation, and proximity sensing. Robots equipped with this capability can interact safely in dynamic environments.

Sharp IR Collision by Synthiam

Stops movement panels when a Sharp IR sensor on EZB ADC detects objects within a set range; displays ADC voltage, VU meter and 0-255 distance value.

Infrared Distance

Sharp IR Radar by Synthiam

Radar-style Sharp IR scanner for EZB ADC: sweeps sensor, displays distance dots, logs ADC voltage, and can steer/avoid obstacles via Movement Panel

Infrared Distance

Misc Robot Skills

The Misc (Miscellaneous) category in Synthiam ARC includes a collection of miscellaneous robot skills that don't fit into specific categories. It provides a versatile toolkit for handling various tasks and functionalities in robotic applications.

Depthsensor by ptp

Map Kinect, Kinect One or Asus Xtion Pro skeletal joints to EZ-Script variables and control servos with customizable angle calculations.

Requires ARC v2

DHT11 Temp & Humidity Sensor by Proteusy

Read DHT11 temperature and humidity on Arduino (signal pin 4) using EZ-Genuino_DTH11_Uno firmware; exposes $Temp and $Humid variables.

Requires ARC v1

Ez430-Chronos Wrist Watch by Texas Instruments

Map TI eZ430-Chronos watch accelerometer X/Y tilt to ARC servos for intuitive, Wii-Remote-style control of servo positions.

IFTTT Sender by faengelm

Send web-triggered IFTTT events from ARC/EZ-B: configure Maker Webhooks key and trigger applets to control SmartThings, WeMo and other services.

Requires ARC v4

Iphone Sensor Stream Server by Synthiam

Receive iPhone Sensor Stream data in ARC, map accelerometer, gyro and compass to variables for EZ-Script control and visualization.

Miscellaneous Utility Plugin by ptp

ARC utilities: DataQuery for SQL/ODBC/OLEDB/Excel with parameterized queries returning array variables; Ticks/Millis timing functions.

Requires ARC v6

Neopixel Blaster by Synthiam

DIY NeoPixel Blaster for ARC - open-source controller for up to 8×80 LEDs (640), port‑0 onboard RGB, color control via ControlCommand

Neopixel Ring by CochranRobotics

ARC UI for onboard computers to control NeoPixel rings via serial: test/run patterns, preview and copy Arduino serial commands, includes sample code.

Requires ARC v3

Remote Mouse by Synthiam

Scriptable Remote Mouse for ARC: control PC cursor and ARC window via ControlCommand, using voice, camera or I/O inputs; shows cursor coordinates.

Requires ARC v8

Roll Pitch Yaw by ptp

Rotate and position camera or object with roll/pitch/yaw controls; save camera settings; bind or monitor a 3-value EZ-Script array for live rotation.

Requires ARC v2

Serial Toolbox by ptp

EZB UART parser and Serial-TCP bridge to connect EZ-Robot cameras via Teensy USB, enabling ARC camera control and USB-to-serial bridging.

Requires ARC v3

Virtual Robot by Synthiam

Display robot image with real-time servo position readouts and basic servo management including servo deletion

Movement Panels Robot Skills

The Movement Panels category in Synthiam ARC focuses on controlling and managing the movement of robots. It includes features for controlling motors, wheels, and other actuators, allowing robots to navigate and move in a controlled manner. There can only be one movement panel per project. Movement Panel Details

AR Parrot Drone Movement by AR Parrot

Control Parrot AR Drone v1/v2 via ARC: keyboard, joystick, speech, Wii, web; camera feed, face/color/motion/glyph tracking.

Movement Panels

Auto Position Movement Panel (Gait) by Synthiam

Create servo frames/actions to animate humanoid, hexapod or custom gaits with smooth transitions, SW ramping and directional control

Movement Panels

Brushless Motor Movement Panel by Synthiam

Control brushless motor controllers (hoverboard-style) via EZ-B: configure direction, speed and optional brake ports for DIY robot movement.

Requires ARC v2

Movement Panels

Continuous Rotation Movement Panel by Synthiam Inc.

Movement panel using two or more continuous servos to control robot motion via movement commands.

Requires ARCx v1

Movement Panels

Continuous Servo Movement Panel by Synthiam

Control two continuous servos for bidirectional robot movement with speed sliders, configurable ports/stop values, testing and brake/coast options.

Movement Panels

Custom Movement Panel by Synthiam

Custom Movement Panel maps directional commands to scripts, adjusts per-wheel speed (0-255), and integrates with joysticks for unsupported motors

Movement Panels

Custom Movement Panel V2 by Synthiam Inc.

Custom Movement V2 panel for ARC: scripts for F/R/L, Reverse, roll left/right, up/down with speed mapping to PWM for drones, mecanum & custom drives

Requires ARC v1

Movement Panels

DJI Tello Movement Panel by DJI

Control DJI Tello from ARC with live camera feed for computer vision tracking; fly via scripts, speech, joysticks, Python, or Exosphere.

Requires ARC v3

Movement Panels

Dual Hbridge by Synthiam

Two-channel Dual H-Bridge movement panel to control two DC motors (on/off) for forward, reverse, left, right via EZ-B digital ports; no PWM speed.

Movement Panels

Dual Hbridge W/PWM by Synthiam

Dual H-Bridge w/PWM movement panel: control two DC motors' direction and speed via EZ-B PWM for responsive forward/reverse/turning.

Movement Panels

Inverted Pendulum by Synthiam

Balancing controller for Sainsmart v3 (and compatible) robots: PID tuning, real‑time telemetry, angle offset, movement and calibration via ARC.

Requires ARC v10

Movement Panels

Irobot Roomba Legacy by iRobot

Legacy iRobot Discovery and 4xxx control via EZB software-serial (D0), supports Arduino/EZ-Robot, adjustable baud rate; not for hardware UART/USB

Requires ARC v4

Movement Panels

Irobot Roomba Movement Panel by iRobot

Control Roomba/Create via ARC: drive, stream sensors, read encoders, configure COM/HW UART, and send pose to NMS for mapping/navigation.

Requires ARC v22

Movement Panels

Ohmnilabs Standalone by OhmniLabs

Connects Ohmnilabs Telepresence robot's UP Board COM to ARC, enabling drive and servo control (neck V0) and integration with ARC cameras.

Requires ARC v15

Movement Panels

Roomba Tones by iRobot

Deprecated Roomba control; replaced by the iRobot Roomba Movement Panel for updated movement control.

Movement Panels

Sabertooth Kangaroo by Dimension Engineering

Movement panel enabling Kangaroo & Sabertooth encoder-based speed/velocity control, UART/PC serial options, tuning and encoder setup.

Requires ARC v2

Movement Panels

Sabertooth Movement Panel by Dimension Engineering

Sabertooth movement panel: control two motors via Simplified Serial with variable speed sliders, movement buttons, and serial port options.

Requires ARC v10

Movement Panels

Sphero Movement Panel by Sphero

Control Sphero via Bluetooth in ARC. Detects two COM ports (one connects); requires deleting and re-pairing after disconnects or reboots.

Movement Panels

Ubtech Alpha 1 Bluetooth by UBTech

Bluetooth control for UBTech Alpha1 servos via ARC: map Vx to servo IDs, enable servos, and integrate with ARC movement & LEDs.

Requires ARC v19

Movement Panels

Wowwee MIP Movement Panel by Wowwee

UART-based EZ-B/ESP32 skill to control WowWee MIP, enabling ESP32-Cam camera support and flexible battery-powered integration.

Movement Panels

Wowwee MIP V2 by Wowwee

UART interface to hack WowWee MIP with ESP32/ESP32‑Cam or EZ‑B v4 for ARC; hardware UART preferred, configurable power and baud 9600/115200

Requires ARC v4

Movement Panels

Wowwee Rovio by Wowwee

Movement panel integrating WowWee Rovio with Synthiam ARC for remote drive, live camera, audio and docking control. Under development.

Requires ARC v3

Movement Panels

Navigation Robot Skills

The Navigation category in Synthiam ARC is dedicated to enabling robots to navigate and move autonomously. It includes functionalities such as path planning, obstacle avoidance, and localization. This skill set is crucial for developing robots capable of exploring and navigating complex environments.

BN-880 GPS Compass by Beitian

Standalone autonomous navigation using Beitian BN-880 GPS/Compass with real-time map waypointing and offline map caching; requires Arduino.

Requires ARC v2

Camera NMS Pose by Synthiam Inc.

Overhead camera tracks a glyph to give precise robot pose to ARC's NMS for multi-camera indoor/outdoor navigation and waypoint control

Requires ARC v8

EZ-SLAM by Synthiam

Creates a map in a global variable; proof-of-concept SLAM visualizer (very experimental).

Requires ARC v25

Hitachi-LG LDS Lidar by Hitachi

Hitachi-LG 360° LiDAR driver that feeds scans into ARC's Navigation Messaging System for obstacle detection, SLAM mapping, and navigation integration

Requires ARC v21

Indoor Positioning System by Synthiam

Infrared indoor positioning for ARC robots: dual-camera tracks IR beacon, shows real-time heading, path and EZ-Script navigation variables

Requires ARC v16

Intel Realsense D435i by Intel

Connect Intel RealSense depth cameras to ARC NMS for depth-based distance detection, point-cloud mapping, video streaming, and navigation telemetry.

Requires ARC v20

Intel Realsense T265 by Intel

T265 VSLAM for ARC: SLAM-based mapping and precise way-point navigation, low-power tracking, and NMS telemetry.

Requires ARC v26

Kinect Xbox 360 Depth Mapping by Microsoft

Publishes Kinect (Xbox 360) obstacle distance scans to ARC NMS for SLAM/Navigator, using configurable detection area to ignore irrelevant depth.

Requires ARC v3

NMS Example by Synthiam

Example NMS Level #1 navigation skill showing subscription to combined scan+location data, displaying position and scan info; source code included.

Requires ARC v3

NMS Faux Odometry by Synthiam

Estimate pose odometry from movement distance for robots without encoders, calibrated by speed. Suited for DIY navigation; pose drifts with lidar.

Requires ARC v8

PTI Lidar Plugin by KeenanNW

Pineapple Technology Industries Capstone plugin adds a secretive LiDAR unit to ARC for distance measurement.

Requires ARC v2

Rplidar by Slamtec

Slamtec LiDAR driver that streams 360° scans to ARC NMS (Level 3, Group 1) for SLAM, mapping, and navigation with offset and COM configuration.

Requires ARC v27

The Better Navigator by Synthiam

Better Navigator Hector SLAM-based NMS navigation that maps with LiDAR/depth, saves waypoints, plans paths and avoids obstacles for autonomous travel

Requires ARC v42

The Navigator by Synthiam

Path-planning navigator using ARC NMS position and obstacle data to map, log trajectories, and autonomously follow waypoints.

Requires ARC v31

Wavefront by rz90208

Wavefront grid planner computes collision-free, deterministic paths from start to goal using known occupancy maps for indoor robots.

Requires ARC v2

Wheel Encoder Counter by Synthiam

Arduino UNO wheel encoder: reads left/right ticks, provides counts, configurable ticks, wheel & pivot sizes, optional pose telemetry to ARC NMS.

Requires ARC v13

XV11 LIDAR by CochranRobotics

Real-time 2D mapping from Neato XV-11 360° LIDAR via GetSurreal controller; exports $LIDARDistance/$LIDARIntensity, configurable angles, color, zoom.

Requires ARC v15

Power Robot Skills

The Power category in Synthiam ARC focuses on managing and monitoring the power aspects of robots. It includes features for monitoring battery levels, managing power consumption, and implementing power-related behaviors. This skill set is essential for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of robotic systems.

Prevent PC Sleep by Synthiam

Prevents a PC from entering sleep mode via a tiny, resizable control-keeps the system awake while minimizing UI real estate

Requires ARC v2

PWM Robot Skills

The PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) category in Synthiam ARC facilitates precise control of actuators such as motors and servos by adjusting the duty cycle of the signal. This skill set is crucial for achieving fine-grained control over the movement and position of robotic components.

PWM Slider by Synthiam

Slider to set EZ-B digital PWM for motor speed or LED brightness; shows duty-cycle, stop button, and board/port selection.

Rafiki Robot Skills

The Rafiki category in Synthiam ARC introduces social and emotional interaction capabilities to robots. It includes features for recognizing emotions, responding empathetically, and engaging in social interactions. This category adds a human touch to robotic interactions.

Rafiki Front Bumber by CochranRobotics

Rafiki front bumper plugin: reads 4 proximity sensors via serial, updates ARC variables, blocks motor movement toward detected obstacles for SLAM

Requires ARC v2

Remote Control Robot Skills

The Remote Control category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to be controlled remotely by users. It includes functionalities for remote operation, telepresence, and remote monitoring. This skill set is valuable for scenarios where direct user control or observation is required.

Avatar JD by goldenbot

3D Avatar JD simulator with bidirectional servo sync, action sequencing, $SIM_ scripting, EZ-B emulator support and pose/movement visualization

Requires ARC v11

Exosphere by Synthiam

Remote telepresence and control for any robot - human-assisted autonomy, live audio/video, task marketplace to improve safety, efficiency and AI

Requires ARC v76

Floor Map by Synthiam

Draws a live floor map of robot movement using Movement Panel, logging direction, distance and heading; configurable speed and turn settings.

HTTP Server by Synthiam

Remote web control of ARC desktop: live screen interaction, movement control, camera list, EZ-Script/ControlCommand console with remote execution.

HTTP Server (Custom) by Synthiam

HTTP server for ARC serving HTML/CSS/PNG/JPG from ARC/HTTP Server Root; supports AJAX tags (ez-move, ez-script, ez-camera) to control the robot.

Interface Builder by Synthiam

Create touchscreen robot control panels with buttons, joysticks, sliders, camera views and scripts; multi-page fullscreen UIs for PC and mobile.

Joystick (Direct Input) by Synthiam

DirectInput joystick control for ARC: drive movement panels, control servos, assign button scripts, variable speed and rumble feedback.

Joystick (Xinput) by Synthiam

XInput joystick skill for ARC: maps Xbox controllers to movement, servos, triggers, vibration, variables; supports analog inputs and scripts.

Requires ARC v16

Key Control by Synthiam

Assign scripts to any keyboard key (press/release), map arrow keys to movement controls; activates when the control has focus (green).

Movement Joystick by Synthiam

Analog joystick UI to control any ARC movement panel via mouse/touch-configurable dead zone, max speed, center-reset for smooth robot motion

Requires ARC v6

Movement Joystick by Synthiam Inc.

On-screen joystick to control any movement panel in ARC projects, providing intuitive real-time movement control.

Requires ARCx v1

Myo Gesture Armband by Thalmic Labs

Map Myo armband gestures and accelerometer to servos and ARC scripts for arm-mimic control; supports multiple armbands.

Requires ARC v8

Remote UI Client by Synthiam Inc.

PC Remote UI Client for ARC enables remote robot control via customizable multi-page interfaces from other ARC instances.

Requires ARC v4

Touch Path by Synthiam

Sketch paths with finger or mouse and set turn/move speeds; interactive, educational demo of timing-based, sensorless robot navigation and limits.

Wii Remote by Nintendo

Control servos, movement panels and scripts via Wii Remote or mobile accelerometer; D-pad, buttons and Home-enabled accelerometer tracking.

Scripting Robot Skills

The Scripting category in Synthiam ARC empowers users to create custom scripts and behaviors for robots. It includes scripting languages and tools that allow users to define complex and customized robot actions, expanding the flexibility and capabilities of robotic systems. Here are the manuals for JavaScript, Python, EZ-Script, Blockly, and RoboScratch.

EZ-Script Console by Synthiam

Real-time EZ-Script console for ARC: enter and execute single-line commands, view output, clear display, and recall history with UP/DOWN.

Get Line Containing From Array by Synthiam

Adds GetLineContainingFromArray() ez-script function to return the first array item that contains specified text, simplifying substring searches.

Requires ARC v7

Movement Script by Synthiam

Trigger direction-specific scripts when ARC movement panels change; assign scripts per direction/stop, access direction and speed (JS/Python/EZ).

On Variable Changed by Synthiam

Run scripts automatically when specified ARC variables change; define variable-to-script pairs, monitor status, and trigger actions.

Requires ARC v3

Personality Generator by Synthiam

Background randomizer that executes timed scripts to add lifelike actions (movement, servos, camera/control) and unique personality to your robot

Recorder by Synthiam

Record and replay EZB communications (servo & digital commands) with forward/reverse playback, save recordings and trigger them from scripts

Script by Synthiam

Multi-language ARC Script: build, run and debug Blockly, JavaScript, EZ-Script or Python with Intellisense, run/save/load and Roboscratch support

Script by Synthiam Inc.

Run JavaScript or Python scripts to automate processes and control other ARC robot skills.

Requires ARCx v2

Script Collection by Synthiam

Manage and execute multiple scripts in a single Script Manager using ControlCommand(), with Control Details showing available commands.

Script Monitor by Synthiam

Monitor and diagnose running ARC scripts: view active script labels, statuses, and stop long-running or background scripts easily.

Servo Script by Synthiam

Bind scripts to servo moves (V1-V99); triggers on position/speed/accel changes and provides ports, positions and speeds arrays for custom control.

Requires ARC v10

Sketch Pad by Synthiam

Script-driven Sketch Pad for ARC: draw shapes, text, lines and faces via controlCommand() to visualize object locations, paths and robot data.

Slide Script by Synthiam

Adjust a numeric variable via slider (0-1000) with customizable min/max, center button and scripts triggered on value change or bonus button press.

Smart Variable Watcher by Synthiam

Efficient ARC Variable Watcher - lower CPU for large projects; slow initial array render but faster updates; shows name, type, value, length

Requires ARC v4

Sound Script by Synthiam

Replaced by Sound Script (Speech Script) robot skill; see Synthiam's Speech Script support page.

Task Script by Synthiam Inc.

Split complex robot tasks into sequential scripts, synchronizing asynchronous skills via NEXT/CANCEL commands for staged automation.

Requires ARC v8

User Defined Function Example by Synthiam

Add custom EZ-Script functions in C# or JS; intercept unknown calls, parse parameters and return values via AdditionalFunctionEvent.

Requires ARC v4

Variable State Saver by Synthiam

Persist and auto-load specified global variables between ARC sessions for consistent, personalized robot behavior and quick state restoration.

Requires ARC v7

Variable Watch by Synthiam

Live view of script variables, types, sizes and values for debugging; auto-refresh, hex view, pause/clear; may affect program performance.

Servo Robot Skills

The Servo category in Synthiam ARC focuses on controlling servo motors, allowing precise control over the rotational movement of robotic components. This skill set is essential for tasks requiring accurate and controlled motion in robotic applications.

Auto Position (Gait) by Synthiam

Create servo frames and actions to animate gaits and gestures with automatic motion planning, software ramping, movement panel, import/export

Auto Release by Synthiam

Auto-release servos after inactivity: set EZB board/ports, choose 1-60s delay, add/remove ports, pause and view status.

Continuous Servo by Synthiam

Control a 3-wire continuous 360-degree servo in ARC: adjustable forward/reverse speeds, start/stop buttons, board/port selection and test controls

Custom Servo Controller by Synthiam

Control up to 99 servos via Vx virtual ports over serial (Arduino/custom firmware), integrating with ARC for scalable servo management.

Requires ARC v1

Dynamixel by Robotis

Control Robotis Dynamixel XL-320/AX-12/XL430 via ARC virtual servos; supports position, speed, velocity, acceleration, bidirectional UART.

Requires ARC v52

Feetech RS485 Servo by FeeTech

Control Feetech serial-bus smart servos via EZB UART or PC COM port; map ARC virtual ports to servo IDs with position, speed and acceleration

Requires ARC v7

Feetech Serial Bus Servo by FeeTech

Control Feetech SC-series serial-bus servos via EZB UART or PC COM. Map ARC virtual ports to IDs; supports position, speed, accel.

Requires ARC v12

Horizontal Servo by Synthiam

Mouse-drag horizontal servo control with configurable min/max limits, center/release functions, multi-servo mirroring and direction invert.

Inverse Kinematic Arm by Synthiam

Customizable inverse/forward kinematics editor for robot arms: add joints/bones, map XYZ in cm, auto-calc joint angles for precise 3D positioning.

Requires ARC v10

Kondo KRS ICS Servos by Kondo

Control Kondo KRS ICS2/3.5 servos via EZ-B UART; experimental, untested. Supports chaining, virtual servo ports, Release() and Servo() commands.

Requires ARC v7

Lewansoul Servo by LewanSoul

Control LewanSoul LX-16A servos via ARC (EZ-B v4/IoTiny): assign virtual ports, read positions, set speeds, and enable continuous rotation.

Requires ARC v30

Lynxmotion Smart Servos by LynxMotion

Compact Lynxmotion Smart Servos with position feedback, safety features and UART TX/RX for Arduino/EZ-B v4; scriptable temp, load, load-dir and ping.

Requires ARC v9

Maestro Servo Controller by Pololu

USB control for Pololu Maestro (6/12/18/24) via ARC Vx ports. Maps Vx to Maestro channels; supports position, speed, acceleration, release.

Requires ARC v4

PWM Servo Feedback (ADC) by Synthiam

Add ADC positional feedback to hobby PWM servos via minor mod to EZ-B/Arduino; enables real-time position readout, calibration and puppet mirroring

Requires ARC v10

PWM Servo Feedback (I2c) by Synthiam

Real-time servo position input via Arduino ADC over I2C; supports Nano (6 channels) or Mega (16), configurable I2C address and scalable chaining.

Requires ARC v7

Relative Servos by Synthiam

Synchronize servos by designating a master; slave servos mirror scaled (decimal/negative) positions with min/max limits and pause control

Robotis Openmanipulatorx by Robotis

Inverse kinematics for Robotis OpenManipulatorX: compute joint angles and MoveTo 3D (cm) positions, supports camera-to-CM mapping for pick-and-place.

Requires ARC v8

Servo by Synthiam Inc.

Control a servo with an on-screen mouth widget for interactive positioning and testing.

Requires ARCx v1

Servo Pad by Synthiam

Drag mouse or finger as a virtual joystick to control pan/tilt x- and y-axis servos with configurable ports, limits, inversion, and backgrounds.

Servo Recorder by Synthiam

Record and replay named servo movements with adjustable speed/direction (-5 to +5), multiple recordings, ControlCommand triggers and status var

Requires ARC v16

Servo Speed by Synthiam

Adjust servo/PWM speed (0-20) between two positions to quickly experiment and tune motion; select board/port; settings aren't saved.

Servo Summary by Synthiam

All-in-one servo view showing and editing servo positions and speeds; add servos and resize the control to fit.

SSC-32 Servo Controller by LynxMotion

ARC integration for SSC-32 servo controllers via PC COM or EZ-B/Arduino UART; maps V0-V31, configurable baud, enables servos in ARC skills.

SSC-32 Servo Controller V2 by Lynxmotion

Bridge ARC to Lynxmotion SSC-32: maps V0-V31 to SSC-32 channels for reliable, high-performance serial control via USB, EZB/Arduino UART.

Requires ARC v2

Stepper Servo by Synthian Inc.

Control up to 127 stepper motors via Arduinos mapped to ARC servos; supports any stepper driver, serial network, home calibration, speed/accel.

Requires ARC v21

UBTECH Alpha Servos UBT-12HC by UBTech

Control UBTECH Alpha UBT-12HC smart servos via ARC using EZ-B v4/IoTiny UART, assign virtual ports, set baud, custom bits and position mapping.

Requires ARC v11

Vertical Servo by Synthiam

Drag vertically to control a servo within set min/max limits; center, release, invert, and mirror to other servos. For 3-wire GVS servos.

Waveshare Bus Servos by Waveshare

Control Waveshare servos (TTL/RS485): set position & speed, release torque, read position. RTS option for converters; reverse-engineered protocol.

Requires ARC v1

Ultrasonic Robot Skills

Drone Collision by Synthiam

Add HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors with an EZ-B to AR Parrot Drone v1/v2 for collision detection and avoidance

Ultrasonic Collision Detection by Synthiam

Stops robot movement (no steering) when an EZB-connected ultrasonic sensor detects an object within a set range; integrates with scripting and paused polling.

Ultrasonic Collision Script by Synthiam Inc.

Ultrasonic sensor triggers custom script on object detection; configurable interval & min distance, with optional forward-only trigger for navigation.

Requires ARC v1

Ultrasonic Distance by Synthiam

Displays HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance readings in ARC; scriptable via GetPing(), pausable, sets a variable with multiplier, optional NMS output

Ultrasonic Radar by Synthiam

Ultrasonic on a servo sweeps 180°; radar shows distances and obstacles, integrates with movement panels for automatic avoidance, scriptable GetPing

Virtual Reality Robot Skills

The Virtual Reality category in Synthiam ARC introduces immersive virtual experiences to robots. It includes features for integrating virtual reality technologies, allowing robots to interact with virtual environments and providing users with unique and engaging experiences.

Dual Camera Servo Server by Synthiam Inc.

Dual-camera server with servo control for stereo VR; includes C# test app and Unity (Oculus Quest 2) bindings for headset, hands and controllers

Requires ARC v2

Virtual Reality

Oculus Quest Robot by Meta

Immersive Meta Quest VR control for Synthiam ARC robots: stereoscopic camera view, map servos to hands/controllers, plus built-in remote desktop.

Requires ARC v11

Virtual Reality

Single Camera Servo Server by Synthiam

Remote camera & servo TCP server for ARC - streams video to clients and accepts servo positions from Unity/C# apps; includes example projects.

Requires ARC v10

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Robot by Synthiam

Stream robot camera to VR and control servos with headset pitch/yaw; supports SteamVR and Cardboard (iOS/Android) for immersive teleoperation

Requires ARC v30

Virtual Reality