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Configure your PC for ARC

This section contains tutorials to help you configure a PC for use with ARC on a custom DIY robot. After completing the Getting Started Guide, review these follow-up topics to improve reliability and performance. They include recommendations for Windows configuration, storage and power management, networking, and running ARC on headless single-board computers.

Recommended tutorials

  • Windows Lite for ARC

    Create a Windows image with unnecessary apps and services removed to optimize performance on single-board computers and embedded systems.

  • Multiple EZ-B over WiFi

    Learn ways for a single PC to connect to more than one Wi-Fi–enabled EZ-B controller at the same time.

  • Two Network Interfaces

    Configure a PC with two network interfaces so it can stay connected to the robot while also accessing the internet and cloud services (for example, cognitive services).

  • Windows 10 Storage & Performance Tips

    Practical tips to improve Windows performance and free storage, especially important for embedded PCs such as Raspberry Pi, Rock Pi, LattePanda, and similar devices.

  • Headless SBC (Single Board Computer)

    Instructions for configuring an embedded computer to run without a directly connected display (headless operation), including remote access and startup considerations.

  • Powering SBC (Single Board Computer)

    Recommended power delivery methods and best practices for reliably powering single-board computers embedded in robots.

  • Load project on Windows startup

    How to configure Windows to automatically launch an ARC project when the system starts, ensuring the robot resumes operation after a reboot.

  • Initialize Servos

    Techniques to initialize servos into position without drawing excessive current or causing the EZ-B controller to reset.