Dave Schulpius

Connection Diagnostic Skill Functionality

I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill called Connection Diagnostic. Does this skill monitor the connection of only the EZB at index 0, or can it manage other indices as well?

Monitoring EZ-B V4 Info Index

I have a question regarding the ARC Robot Skill called "EZ-B v4 Info." I assume that since I can't select a specific EZB index to monitor, only the EZB at index 0 is able to be monitored with this Robot Skill. Is that correct?

ADC Skill Resource Usage Inquiry

I understand that constantly running the ADC Robot Skill in an ARC project, especially when assigned to an EZB ADC port, can consume significant resources. Additionally, increasing the polling frequency for an EZB ADC port further intensifies resource usage. However, I'm curious, if this same ADC Robot Skill is installed and assigned to an EZB...

ARC Event Notification Capabilities

Does ARC have the capability to notify me when a specific event occurs, such as sending a text message, an email through Gmail, or a Facebook Messenger notification? For instance, I currently have a script in ARC that runs in a loop every 30 seconds to check its connection to the EZ-Robot EZ-B controllers. It would be beneficial if ARC could notify...

Troubleshooting EZ-Robot HDD Servo Issue

@Jeremie, @DJ, I am encountering an issue with an EZ-Robot HDD Servo in my robot and am seeking some advice. Although I realize this is a part manufactured by EZ-Robot, I'm aware that @Jeremie designed these servos and has invested years in improving their quality and performance. I'm hopeful you might have some insights into what is happening with...

Handling Weather Script Connection Errors

I have a JavaScript in ARC that go onto the Internet and retrieves a full weather report from a Weather service, parses information out of the returned file and has the robot speak the information For Example: A section of my ARC Setup INT script will set the  variable $OutsideTemp to "1" and then a ControlCommand will start a separate...

Handling Global Variable To Continue Loop

Hello, I need some help with JavaScript in ARC robotics programming. I have a script that runs perfectly but requires an adjustment to handle exceptions without stopping entirely. Here’s a summary of how the script currently operates: - The script loops every 15 minutes (900,000 milliseconds). - It uses ControlCommand to start three separate...

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...

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...

EZB Version Number Discrepancy

I have a question regarding the "EZB Stress Test" robot skill. I noticed in recent updates that this skill now reports the connected EZB's version number. I am currently testing a new EZB using this skill, which I recently purchased. Upon connection and initiating the skill, the reported version is "V4 x/1." However, the labels...

Resetting ARC Remote UI Password

How can I locate or reset my password for the ARC Remote UI app on my Android phone? I initially set up everything a few months ago, and I've forgotten the password I used to connect to my ARC project. Can someone guide me on how to retrieve or reset this password?

Running Multiple Personality Generator Skills

I've been toying with the idea of installing a second personality generator skill in myARC project that operates three EZBs in my robot. While I haven't actually installed a second one, I "think" ARC may allow me to run two of these skills simultaneously. Please let me know if I'm wrong.  WHY? Well, I have many scripts in the one...

Simultaneously Playing Sound Files In ARC

I have a question regarding the ability to play two sound files simultaneously using ARC's PC Soundboard feature. Unfortunately, I can't test this myself at the moment, as I am in the process of rebuilding my robot. However, having an answer would greatly assist in my planning. Here’s an overview of my current setup: - My robot includes a Single...

Connection Control Button Color Change For Lost USB Connections

Hello,  In my ARC project I connect three EZBs mounted on my robot directly to the computer through USB, not WIFI. Recently while working through connection issues with one of my USB connections I noticed in the "ARC Connection Control" that if I lost that troubled connection it's button would stay green. This would indicate it's still...

Troubleshooting EZ-Script Sound Issue

I'm hoping or someone knowledgeable can help me troubleshoot this script. It's written in EZ-Script and was functioning a few months ago the last time I tried it, or so I believe. LOL. The script is titled "Say Any Number." Its purpose is to monitor a global variable named $numberin, which is set by another script and represents a number....

Understanding Servo Resolution In ARC

Could someone help refresh my memory on servo resolution settings in ARC? I'd like to revisit this topic to better understand how it affects my robot's performance. I'm using the high-quality, low-cost EZ-Robot HD servos in my robot. I love that they're quiet and durable under tough conditions. I've explored the Support section on the Synthiam...

ARC Remote UI Network Password Issue

I am experiencing an issue where the network password is not being recognized when trying to view a user interface in Synthiam ARC through the Remote UI feature on my Android Galaxy S20, using the app downloaded from the Play Store. Initially, after setting up everything on my phone and configuring ARC, I was able to view the user interface I...

Transitioning From ARC Pro To Runtime

I have a question regarding the transition from ARC Pro to ARC Runtime for a friend whose ARC Pro subscription has expired, preventing him from loading his projects. Since renewing his subscription is not essential, as the development of his robot is complete, we intend to transition him to ARC Runtime. However, before making this switch, we need...

Stopping Bing Speech Recognition Wake Word Sound

In the Bing Speech Recognition skill within Synthiam ARC, how can I completely remove the wake word sound? Initially, I added a sound file in the option box to play when the wake word is detected, and it worked perfectly. However, I now prefer not to have any sound file play when the system recognizes the wake word. Instead, I have set up lights...

Different Method To Direct Connect A PC To An EZB?

Maybe this is a question for EZ Robot but I'll try here first. Last time I tried to contact EZ Robot with a question they did not get back to me.  This not a mission critical question I need to get answered but it's something that I have wondered about. I recently had a friend ask me this question when we were trying to troubleshoot an issue I was...

DC Motor And Grinding Noise When PWM Is Used

or anyone else in the know. Can you help me with my problem I'm having? Please see below. I welcome any thoughts or suggestions. I'm not only asking for ideas but also writing this down to try to help myself understand what is happening amd maybe figure it out. A few odd things are happening First, I've been using PWM to adjust the speed on a...

Old EZ Builder Project Needing To Be Migrated To ARC. Can This Still Be Done?

I have an old friend who is still running his robot using an outdated version of EZ-Builder on a Windows 7 laptop. He wants to update everything and is in the process of acquiring a mini computer that will run Windows 11, which he plans to mount on the robot. He intends to connect a couple of EZ-B v4 controllers directly to the single-board...

Javascript ARC Command Sleeprandom() Does Not Seem To Work

I've got a Javascript that has a few commands that send simple Serial commands to a Kangaroo/Sabertooth motor controller with the UART.hardwareUartWriteString command. I want to pause the script for random periods between each motor movement. In the Support section under the Javascript API section it lists an example of a command that will do this...

ARC Pro Slow Down Glitch

I had a troubling issue pop up yesterday for the first time ever in my ARC project. First here's my setup: * I'm running ARC Pro on a Beelink U59 Mini PC, 11th Gen 4-Cores N5105, Mini Computer with 16GB DDR4 & 500G SSD. * The SBC is mounted onboard my robot and is connected to three v4 EZBs by way of USB. No WiFi Connections between the SBC and...

Upgrading From Win 10 To Win 11 For ARC Pro On SBC

,  I am running ARC Pro on a single board computer (SBC) mounted directly on my robot. It's a dedicated computer and only runs ARC for the robot. My operating system is Windows 10. I have done all the performance tips and removed a lot of unneeded bloatware with info given here on the forum. Mostly to make sure nothing is running but what is needed...

Is This The Proper Way To Toggle Between Two Functions In A Javascript Loop?

, I have a Javascript that watched an ADC value attached to a microswitch. When the switch is operated the ADC value will change. I've written a JavaScript with two functions. One for each positions of the switch and a "While" loop in each that holds the script until the ADC value crosses a threshold. Then when one function finishes it...

Need Tip On Javascript Counter Script

, I need a little help with Javascript.  * I have a working script that moves an arm motor up and down on an arc. * There is a opto switch in the center of the arc that that when blocked indicates that the arm is centered. * This opto switch is attached to an ADC port on an EZB v4.  * The motor is controlled with a Kangroo/Sabertooth and commanded...

A Couple Autoposition Actions Not Responding On First Call

or anyone who can help. There is something going on with a couple actions I've built in my Autoposition control that I don't understand. I have about 8 actions built from from a larger number of frames that position 6 servos. Three servos in each of two robot arms.  I've noticed that at least two of my actions in the Autoposition control will not...

EZB Firmware Update

, I know this is a EZ Robot EZB question but the firmware update tool is downloaded with ARC from Synthiam. I went to thrie website and was directed to come here for EZB Firmware update help. I thought I'd look for my answer here.  I want to check the Firmware and update my EZB if needed. I have done this many times to other EZB's but over WIFI. My...

Javascript Command Servo.Releaseall(2); Also Shuts Down Uart 1 And 2

I would like to confirm if this is proper behavior or a bug.  After many hours of testing I have come to believe that the following Javascript command to release all servos on EZB board #2 also shuts down Uart 1 and 2.  Servo.releaseAll(2); The fact that my Kangaroo motor controllers attached to Uart 1 and 2 on my #2 EZB will not respond after...

Copy Sound Clips From ARC Soundboard

I've got many sound files loaded into different ARC soundboard controls. I loaded them from sound clip files on the computer where ARC is installed. Somehow I've lost some of those original sound files from my computer. Is there a way without using  3rd party software of copy these sound files directly from the soundboard back onto my computer?

Arc Auto Update

Two arc updates ago you included an option to disable automatic updating of the program. I cannot seem to find that option anywhere in arc. Can you point me in the right direction where this option is available? And I'm going to schedule and need to get this figured out by tomorrow afternoon (Thursday). Your quick attention would be appreciated....

ARC Connects To Wrong EZB Sometimes

I have an odd problem that happens sometimes. I'll preface this issue by saying this has happened in the past a number of years ago. I have a robot that has three EZB's connected to ARC (Two regular EZB's and one IoTiny) over WIFI in client mode. The two full sized EZB's are v4's. My problem is that sometimes the ARC connection skill will connect...

Pausing A Javascript That Has Called The Autoposition Skill To Run An Action?

I'm asking this question for two reasions; first I want to know the best way to pause a stand alone Javascript that has called the autoposition skill to run and to see how Athena does with coding.  What is the best way to pause a stand alone JavaScript that has called the Autoposition skill to run an Action? I know I can monitor the variable the...

EZ Script Math Function Suddenly Gets Error.

First, this problem just started ever since I've been converting me EZ Scripts into JavaScripts in my project. I now have a mix of both scripts through out my project. These EZ Scripts worked before I started this process.  At some point during this process of conversion I started getting an error message from an EZ Script that uses math functions....

Connecting To EZB Web Interface If Connected Through USB And Comm Port Problem

OK, I used to know this but can't dig it out of my brain. Can't find the answer on EZ Robot's site either.  I'm connecting ARC to three EZB v4's through USB on an onboard Rock Pi x. How do you log into the EZB's web portal if I'm connected that way? I really don't want to push the reset button and get to it over WIFI (which I do know how to do)....

Servo Wont Move Until Second Servo Moves First

Hi all, I have several EZB's in my robot with servos attached to the EZB on connection 2 in ARC. I've got a weird issue I can't figure out with a servo attached to that EZB's D0 port. My problem servo is attached to port D0 with 5 other servos attached to other digital ports, D2 through D6 with D2 not being used. They all work fine except the one...

ARC And How It Uses My CPU

This question stems from my worrying about my little Rock Pi X not being powerful enough to run my complex robot smoothly. I have the ver B, 4GB/128GB model. I also know that the Intel Cherry Trail quad core processor Z8350 is an older CPU at about 4 years old and I've read in reviews that it has trouble running process demanding programs. I also...

Iotiny To PC USB Connectivity

I've sent this question into EZ Robot but thought I could get a faster answer here. Is the IoTiny able to connect to PC through the PC's USB port and the Camera port like the EZB v4 can? I see this on EZ Robot's website but I don't see how to set up the IoTiny to drectly connect to the PC: Quote:The EZ-B v4 Smart Robot Controller and IoTiny v4 may...

Connection Skill - Reordering Positions Of Several EZB's

Hi all, I've already set up the connection skill and added 4 different EZB's into the wanted slots and saved the project. There has been times when I have wanted to swap a couple EZB's in their positions because I put them in incorrectly. Example: I'll exchange the ones that were previously stored in slots 1 and 2. When I do this sometimes one or...

Wifi Dongle For Internet When In AP Mode

I did send this question to RZ-Robot but haven't heard back yet, I thought someone here may have an idea what is going on.  I'm using several EZB's in my robot. I have one in AP mode connected to my PC and the other EZB's set in Client mode and connected to the one in AP mode. All works well and I can connect with ARC just fine. Of course, I have...

Robot Embedded Rock Pi X Power Down

I was wondering how those of you that have the Rock Pi X onboard your robot handle powering down the robot and the Rock PI. Do you/should you log out of windows and then power down the Rock Pi and then the robot? Or do you just flip the robot's power switch off and let everything die? I know it frowned upon to just pull the plug on a computer...

Lumpy, Lets Compare Notes On Kangaroo X2 Please

Hey Lumpy (or anyone who can advise). I'm addressing this first to Lumpy because I know he is using and working with the Kangaroo X2 / Sabertooth setup. If anyone has some insight please chime in. Anyway, as mentioned in other posts I'm working through issues with my Kangaroo X2 / Sabertooth setup where I'm using two DC motors that have pots for...

Stopping Bing From Recording

Something has changed I guess. Bing Speech Recognition used to have controls that let the software turn off recording using these settings in the control: 6. Level Threshold Field This adjustable threshold level is used for both Auto Recording (if enabled) and stopping recording. If you find that even in manual mode the recording manually stops too...

Servo Command Code Through A Uart Port. EZB To Kangaroo/Sabertooth To DC Moto

The answer may be easy but the question is very hard to ask. I don't know why this happened... Anyway, here's my setup: * I have several servos on my robot and a DC motor controlled through a Kangaroo X2 attached to a Sabertooth 2X32.  * I have the Kangaroo attached to a uart port 1 on an EZB v4 (Digital ports 5 and 6 for Rx & Tx). * I usually...

Can't Find The Script Manager To Install In ARC

I'm trying to find the Script Manager in ARC so I can add it to my project. Am I just missing it or was it removed for some reason?

All Servos Jerk When First Used After A Release (Not Power Up)

I haven't seen this one before but there's a lot I haven't seen. lol. I'm using EZ Robot HDD servos for my first time. I've always mostly used analog servos. Here's my problem: *When I power up the EZ HDD servos I get no jerk. *However the first time I send a signal to move (either with a script or a servo control) they will jerk quickly opposite...

ARC Wont Connect To EZB

I pulled an EZB -v4 out of the closet today wanting to use it as a bench tester for my robot. I cant seem to have ARC connect to it over Wifi. Arc can find it but won't connect. Here's the debug info I get. Can you guys see anything? : Attempting connection on 192.168.0.64:23 Connected to 192.168.0.64:23 Reports EZB v4 OS With Comm 2 Firmware...

EZ-Robot HDD Servo Horn Screw Size

I hope I'm forgiven for using the forum to ask this question. I'm hoping for a quick answer.  Up till now I've used all Hi Tech servos. I've started to use the new(er) EZ-Robot's HDD servos and their Micro HDD servos. Unfortunately and frustratingly they don't come with horn screws. Could some kind sole please tell me what size the horn screws are...

EZ-Robot HDD Servo Mount Size

I know the EZ-Robot HDD servo is sold by EZ-Robot and not Synthiam. Also sorry for the misguided post category. However I know there are many people on this forum that have the answer to this question. I'm hoping for a quick answer as I need to plan parts and expenses of a project.  Are the mounting holes on the EZ-Robot HDD Servo the same as a...

Can't Wrap My Head Around This. Everything Here Is Free!!

I just realized something and it boggles my mind. This amazing robot control software that's available here at Synthiam is absolutely free. It's the most powerful and diversive robotic control software ever written and it's able to control so many different popular devises! OMG. Even the tech support is fast, friendly and free! How do you do it and...

Mobile Interface Compatible Control - Uart Commands?

Hi all, I've been using ARC for years now and can write scripts well enough to get me by. However I've never built or used the mobile interface. Most of the motors in my robot are DC motors using Sabertooth motor controllers that are using Kangaroo X2's for position and speed. Position and speed commands for the attached motors are sent by ARC...

Converting EZ-Robot Listed Stall Torque To Oz-In

I feel kinda like a moron here. I'm having trouble understanding how to convert the stall torque listed on the EZ-Robot product page for their large HDD servos into oz-in. Here's the stat they list: Stall torque: 190.20kgcm (7.4v) . Can someone point me to a calcaulator where I can figure this out? What am I converting from when it states kg.cm? is...

Ezb Ver 4/2 & 5G

Can the EZB V4/2 connect to a 5G network? I've been running the four EZBs that are running my robot on 2.4G for a long time now. Sometimes when there's lots going on with my home 2.4G network I get some lag. Most noticeable when I'm using voice recognition and the Bing VR API to control my robot and possible other stuff going around the house. I...

Email Notices And Updating Email Address

I've noticed I've stopped getting email saying there is a new post in a thread I've posted in or started. Has that service stopped? Also I don't see a way to update my email address if I get a new one. How do I do that? confused

Personality Generator Broke After Merging Projects

I merged a bunch of controls from one project to my main project. Ever since then I've been having trouble with my personality generator. It will run a few times and then it wont run any of it's scripts. It will try to cycle through them but after that each time it tries to launch one it will throw an error. Here's what I'm getting in the debug...

Script Question

Please have a look at this script. Will it run all the way through or will the Halt() command in the first "if" statement cause it to stop before it gets to the "Elseif" section? Thanks for looking. if ($ADC_Lft_Elbow => 160 )#160-350 is in Centered position $Lft_Arm_Centered = 0 #Reset varable 1=not cnetered, 0=centered...

Odd Servo Failure

Hi guys. I'm looking for some ideas on what could have happened here. I know there are several servo experts around here and I'm hoping I can get a little welcomed feedback. Richard R. You always seem to have good solid knowledge with servos. I'd welcome your comments if willing. I had a servo burn up a couple days ago. It's not an EZ Robot servo...

Virtual Servos On Second Or Third Ezb?

Can we have virtual servos assigned to more then one EZB in a project? I'm trying to run a script pointing to watch a virtual assigned to a second EZB in my project. I get the following error: Start 1: :start 2: WaitForServoMove(1.V1) > Error on line 2: Missing String Quotes or Invalid Expression at index 1: .V Done (00:00:00.0468763) Here's...

Ezb V4 Injection Molded Shell

Will EZ Robot be offering a EZB V4 hard case cover in the store? I do remember seeing one on DJ's parts video a few weeks ago. I'd like to replace the 3d printed one that came with my v4. If so, any idea what they will cost?

A Lotiny Blitz

Oh yeah! It was like lightning Everybody was fighting And the music was soothing And they all started grooving Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah And the man in the back said everyone attack And it turned into a LoTiny blitz YA! Just ordered two!

Pluginscratch Or Ezplugin Designer

I really wish I knew how to write the type of code needed to make a plugin. Sounds like I need to add this to my bucket list. However I may never get the time to learn enough to do it. Maybe one day DJ and the EZ Robot team will make an ARC add-on like he did with RoboScratch for the plugin feature. It would make it EZ for people like me with no...

How I Got Started With Ez Robot And My Three Year Journey Using It

Hi all, There has been an ongoing conversation over on the B9 Builders Club forum about using EZ Robot or other Arduino type of controllers. I'd like to share a post I added to that thread. Get a cup of coffee and a comfy chair and enjoy: -------------------------------------------------->>>> Hi B9 Builders, I thought I'd add to this...

Second Hbridge

Can I hook up 2 of the 2.5 Amp L298N Motor Driver H bridges to the the EZ-B? I see in the manual that you can only have one controller per project but I've read others say they are placing several H bridges in their robots. I plan to have at least 4 DC motors in my robot. If so how is it wired up? According to DJ's video there only seems to be room...

Uart Feedback, Looped Script Error (Sometimes)

Hi all, I'm having a bit of "sometimes" issue with calling for feedback through the EZB's Uart port from my Kangaroo. Maybe I'm not writing my script properly. I guess I'm a little unsure how the bytes are read by ARC and how fast to set a loop at and send it through the Uarts. I'm using the Kangaroo for position and speed control and...

Auto Position Control

I've been working and learning the Auto Position control for the first time ever trying to program my newly completed full sized B9 Robot arm. I've played with this control a little last year but never really got into it because I've been concentrating on building the arm. My arm is heavy (about 12 lbs) and uses several different servos installed...

Lack Of Christmas Morning Tech Support Questions

This must be great news for EZ Robot. I've only seen one tech support question coming through the forum this morning and we're moving into Christmas afternoon. Looks like things are working great for the tens of thousands of people getting EZ Robot kits and robots from santa this morning.

Differences Between Old And New V4 Cameras

I just received my new Revolution Six robot I got through Brookstone. (Paid only $150 for it on sale!) How can I tell if it has the new V4 camera included? I have an older V4 camera that I got when V4 Revolution started shipping (years and years ago. LOL) and do see a few differences. Mostly only text printing on the little boards though. DJ did...

Uart Baud Rate Speed

I'm not really up to speed on Uart ports and how fast to expect them to pass info back and fourth. I'm sending and receiving to a Kangaroo X2 at 9600 baud and when I ask for postion feedback the response seems a little slow. Can I raise the baud rate and speed this up? Can I even do this?

Accessing Engenius Eap350 With More Then One Ezb

On the advice of fellow members of this forum I bought an EnGenius EAP350 a while back. The thinking was to give my EZB an access point with a stronger signal to access then my network's wireless router. It worked like a charm. Here's my question; I now have 3 EZB's in my robot and have noticed that only one is using the EnGenius EAP350 as an...

Digital Pins Not Working

All the digital pins on one of my 3 EZB V4's stopped working. I rebooted and reset the unit and still can't get the 3 volts at any of the digital pins when I try to turn them on through ARC. I probably burned something up on the EZB but was wondering what type of mishap would cause them all to stop responding? I'm a little leary to just swap out...

Help Using A Returned Position Value From Kangaroo In Ez-Script

I'm needing some help figuring out a way to use a returned position value from a Kangaroo X2 in a EZ-Script. What I want to do is take that value and use it in an "If"/"ElseIF" statement, do a couple "Less Than, Greater Than" comparisons and send the script to one of two sub sections. The problem I think I'm having is...

Ez Robot - Project Showcase Structure Change Request

There has been some issues brought up lately. The problem is that sometimes when someone other then the OP of the Project Showcase up loads an image or Video that image takes the place of the OP's Showcase Displayed image. This is the one that displays as a thumbnail next to the thread in the forum. One of the solutions bouncing around is stop the...

Waitforchange Command Verses Goto Loop

I remember DJ commenting a few weeks ago that using the waitforchange command takes just a little bit more resources then a loop using a GoTo command. It seems that most proficient script writers here are under the impression that it's the other way around. I thought so too until I read DJ's comment. Did I misunderstand what DJ was saying and the...

Autoposition - Dc Motors & Servos

I have to admit I have not tried the AutoPosition control. It's still a bit of a mystery to me but I plan on diving into it in a few days. I've been focused on building a 7 pound arm with 4 joints for my B9 Lost in Space robot. I've now got it working smoothly; twisting and turning and lifting the weight. The first "elbow joint" lifts all...

How To Run A Script At Set Intervals?

It seems like an easy thing to do but I cant quite seem to figure how to trigger a script at set intervals. For example if I want to run a re-calibration script every 30 minutes to home an encoder. I did this and put it in the personality generator but sometimes it will run the homing script a lot more then necessary. Any advice is welcomed.

E-Mail Notification Has Stopped

Hi EZ Robot, My email Notification has stopped and I haven't gotten anything for the past day or so. Is this broken? I know this happen once before. Maybe it's happened again?

Want To See Dj Flip For Joy

As the orders roll out the door and the backlog of back orders quickly dwindle I know everyone at EZ Robot have got to be feeling a wave of relief and pride. They have done an outstanding job of bringing us common folk one of the most advanced, ez to use and industry changing robot control systems ever developed. What an amazing achievement and all...

Why Is There A Limit Again On Recent Discussions In The Community Forum

Why is there a limit again on recent discussions listed in the community forum again? If I'm away for a few days the posts just scroll past the end and they seem lost forever. Am I missing something?

Receiving And Using Uart Data In Script

I've been trying to receive data through the Uart port in EZB V4 and use it in a script. I've successfully been sending special commands to move my motor to exact points through a Kangaroo/Sabertooth combination and that's working great. I've even been able to read how many Bytes are in the buffer useing the below Script. This Script successfully...

Command To Check Pause State Of Personality Or Speech Recognition Controls

Is there a command or other way for a script to check the Pause state of the Speech Recognition or Personality controls? I want to keep a PauseOff command in a script from running for these two controls if they are already paused? For example; I have several scripts written that turn on and then off these two controls while the scripts are running....

Cant Initialize Uart Port In ARC & V4 Ezb

I've been working on sending position commands to my Kangaroo X2 through UART port 0. Using the example project "UART Peripheral" I can initialize UART port 0 just fine and send commands. I connected to my V4 EZB and initialized it with the already written script. I was able to send commands and move my motors through the new project...

Old Info Slowly Disappearing On New Web Site Format

Maybe it's just me or my poor searching skills but it seems we're losing a lot of valuable info for older devices. For example there used to be a nice area where you could find comparable and supported devices and how to hook them up. I wanted to find the video DJ made on how to set up the 2.5 Amp Motor Controller and just could not locate it. I...

Old Ez Robot Servo Voltage Needs?

I have been looking through all the old posts and cant find any info anywhere anymore on what the old standard servos needed for voltage feed. I used to plug them right into the old V3 EZB and they ran nicely off the 5vdc it supplied. Anyone know their max voltage?

V4 - Chimes, Voices And Sounds

Is there any way (short of removing the speaker) to turn down or off the Chimes, voices and sounds that come out of the V4 anytime it connects, powers up or encounters any other event? While being helpful they kinda get in the way of the motif of classic robot recreation.

First 20 Ezb V4 Shipping This Week!

I just got an email telling me the first 20 V4's are shipping this week. They say the remainder of the early orders we'll go out early next week! Hoo-ray. With any luck I should have my little unit here ready to install in 2 to 3 weeks.

A Suggestion For Chrissi

Chrissi, is there any way to change or fix a Subject Title of a forum thread? I don't know if it is a bug or not, but sometimes when I enter text into the subject line of a forum thread I am starting it is saved oddly. For example; the last thread I started should have been" Shuttling Down A Sabertooth". However it was formatted and saved...

A Warning To Our Young Members Of All Ages On This Forum.

OK youngsters, off to bed with ya. Santa will pass you buy if your still awake when he gets to your house. If your sound asleep when he arrives he may just have a new EZB V4 for you in his bag! According to NORAD's Santa Tracker he's in Little Rock, Arkansas as of 1232 central time. Hope you were good this year!

Downloading From Ez Cloud

When I download my saved project into ARC from EZ Cloud into my already opened project it will combine both projects so have double of the same controls. Is this normal? I seem to remember doing this a few months ago and instead of merging both projects it would close the opened project before opening the downloaded one from EZ Cloud. However I...

Ez Wallpaper / My Wallpaper Setting

I noticed in the Options-Preferences section there is a check box to "Display EZ Wallpaper". When using my own wallpaper image as set in the Project-Details section what happens if this box is checked? I did have it checked with my own wallpaper set and as ARC was starting up I did see the EZ Wallpaper appear for a second only to be...

Out Of Memory Which Saving Project

I'm running the latest version of ARC on win 7. Each time I try to save my project I get an out of memory error message. I click on the message and it comes back several times then finally saves . However the wallpaper disappears and background goes white. this is happening every time.

Josh, Why?

Josh, is it really nessessary for you to post on every unresolved thread? It's kinda anoying and is flooding the forum and my email. It's also making it hard to see liget posts and pushing others back. I know your trying to "Clean up the queue" but is that really going to happen? I think most people dont really dont care and and wont...

H-Bridge And Camera Tracking

Hi all, The earlier part of this year I was trying to get my robot to track motion with the camera. I am using h-bridges and DC motors. When I set it up back then I remember a setting in the camera config to click if using an H-bridge. I'm back to the point where I'm ready to tackle that again. After resetting up the camera and reinstalling Camera...

Virtual Desktops In The Latest Ver

I gotta tell ya; I'm really liking these Virtual Desktops and the ability to add our own wallpaper. What a class act DJ and his team are!

Ez Robots; What Comes 1St, The Kit Or The Board?

Hi EZ Robots staff, I've got 3 EZB V4's on order. Who will you take care of first, the newbies who are spending the big bucks on the entire kits or those of us who are ordering the new boards to upgrade? I'm taking off work a few weeks in December and hope to have my 3 boards here and spend my vacation replaceing the 3 old V3's I have in my robot....

No Use For 3D Printing At This Time But.

Hi all, Wow, what exciting times for EZ Robots and what bright things to come for them and us. I'm looking forward to the day I get a 3D printer or find myself needing something 3D printed. However..... As excited as I am in what is happening to EZ Robots and as happy as I am for everybody I dont really need much in this area at this time. That's...

How Do I Connect To Ezb Using Usb

I have 3 ezb boards in my robot. I would like to connect to 1 of them to my laptop and EZB builder using USB. Is there a tutorial for video somewhere on this forum showing how to use USB instead of Bluetooth?

Found The Reason With Top Of ARC Project Being Cut Off By Menus Bar

Hi all l think I may have found what causes the top of the project in ARC to be cut off and hidden under the top menu bar for some of the users of ARC. I noticed that this problem has continued for me but seemed to happen randomly. The only way to fix the problem once it happened was to do a "Smart Arrange" in the control tab and loosing...

Price Just Dropped In The Ez Store!

Check it out. 2/2/13. Good prices! Ya gotta love this place! Edit: I see it was actully a few hours ago and other threads mentioned it. blush

Welcome Back Dj!

Welcome back DJ. We missed you! We were wondering around like a herd of cattle. MR Rich Did a good job filling in for you. At least he kept us all together. I don't think anybody wandered off.

Adc Value Monitor (Read Adc) Overload

Hi all, I "was" having major performance problems within ARC that was getting worse and worse. The program would lag badly and sometimes lock up and crash. It was driving me nuts. Window 7 was not effected but I could not decide if it was my laptop, win 7 or EZ-B. The problem got worse to the point I couldn't even click on a button or...

How To Hook Up Home Made Shaft Encoder.

I have a 24vdc DC motor that has a homemade shaft encoder installed. The encoder is made form a common 2 button computer mouse and has four wires: 1 - Ground (Green encoder wire) 2 - Encoder sensor 1 (Blue encoder wire) 3 - Encoder sensor 2 (Orange encoder wire) 4 - +5vDC - (White encoder wire) The DC motor also has 2 other power wires: 5 - Motor...

Need A Ez Script Hint

Hi all, I'm having a centering issue. I'm trying to have the waist of my B9 robot turn left, right and then go to center. Right now I have 3 scripts, one for each movement (left, right and center). My goal it to have one script that will let my waist move back and forth past center and then return to center. The motor is a DC motor controlled with...

Cant Get Pwmrandom Command To Work

Hi all, As a disclaimer I'm very new to writing scripts of any kind. I'm just starting to wright an EZ Script in ARC that will control the motor that rotates the waist back and forth on my full size Lost in Space B9 Robot. So far I've got 2 different scripts working; one to rotate left and the other to rotate right. I've got two scripts just to see...

What's In The Last ARC Update? I Gotta Know! I'm Addicted!

I see there was an update a couple days ago on 11/24/12. Anyone know what's in it? There is no write up on it like usual. These updates are like crack. I gotta keep up with them! I gotta know what they do for my robot addiction! Thanks, Dave Schulpius

Help With Voice Recognition Disable, Enable Phrase

Somewhere alone the upgrade line the feather in the Voice Recognition panel where we can use Disable, Enable phrases to stop and start listening stopped working. I had voice commands written there that would stop the Voice Recognition till I spoke an enable phrase. Then it would start listening again. Could this have happened with and a result of...

Speech Recognition Seems Broken After Adding 2Nd Board (Or Update?).

Today after I downloaded the latest update I tried to make a change in my Speech Recognition entrees and it would not let me save anything. When I tried to save I got the message "Santax error: This command requires 3 or 4 parameters. You passed 3". Not sure if the update is the cause but this is when I first noticed it. Also I cant get...

Get Adc Variable Value For Second Board

Hi DJ, When you get a chance could you place this on your pile of 100's of things to look at? Could you verify that the following syntax can be used on a second EZ-B board? I cant get it to return a value for my script or see it in the Variable Watch Panel. No matter where I place the "1." in the syntax I either see no value or a 1.0 next...

Motor And Potentiometer Script Help

I had this script working in ARC with only one board. I added a second board and added a 1. to the beginning of each command in the scripts but now I cant get the ports to turn of or on. I also get Syntax errors after I've run the scrip a few times and (I dont think) I made any changes. I also added the .1 in the call scripts "move right"...

Only One Com Port On Bluetooth

Hi, While setting up my Bluetooth connection I noticed I'm only given one Com Port option to connect to. In all the instructions I read they say I'll see two choices. I've gone ahead and set everything up useing the one choice given (Com 3) and all seems to work nicely and has been for a couple weeks now. However I'm worried that may change if I...

Dc Motor Position Switch Hook Up?

Hi all, I have a DC motor that will be rotating a large heavy robot torso side to side. The torso will be sitting on a lazy Susan and a gear ring. I know I'll need an H bridge and have already bought one from the store here (2.5 Amp Motor Controller). I'm open to getting something else like a motor controller if needed. Any suggestions is welcomed....

Can The Ez B Do This

I've got a light control board that will send different light patterns to 10 number 47 incandescent light bulbs. To activate the patterns I need to ground 1 of the header pins on the board. The pattern will stop when the ground is removed. There are 2 rows of headder pins. 1 row is ground and the other activates each pattern. I can use a simple...

H Bridge Voltage

Can I feed the h bridge sold here with 12 volts dc? From what I have read it will only take 5 volts. Thanks, Dave

Wireless Microphone Suggestion Please

Can anyone suggest a good wireless microphone I can use with my win 7 laptop that will work nicely with Ez-B? I'd like to set it up close to but somewhat out of sight of my full size B9 Lost in Space Robot for Voice recognition. My Laptop has no built in mic so that's out. Thanks, David Schulpius

Speech Recognition & Sparkfun Mp3 Trigger & Other Questions

Hi, I'm just learning the EZ-B and trying to work it into my full Size Lost in Space B9 robot build. I'm real excited about the speech recognition and have started working with it in the ARC through my laptop. I have a couple questions; It's been suggested to me here in another thread that I should use a Sparkfun MP3 Trigger in my robot along with...

Distance From Ez-B Board To Servos?

How far can my servos be from the EZ-B board? I'll have a couple within 1 foot and a couple that will be about 4 feet. Any problems with this? Will I need to boost the signal or make a long jumper with bigger wire for the ones that are farther away? I plan to have the servos powered from a different power supply then the board. Thanks, Dave

Bluetooth Usb Dongle Wont Install

Hi all, I just received the Bluetooth USB Dongle I bought from here. I cant get my Laptop to install it. When I place it in any USB port I get a message: USB Device Not Recognized. I tried to let Windows find software updates but it cant find any and Device Manage shows it as Unknown USB Device. Any ideas? I cant find another people here having...

Power Supply An Animation

Hi all, First, I'm very new to robots and controlling them. I'm currently building a full sized B9 "Lost in Space" robot with the aid from the B9 Builders Club. I heard about the EZ B over there and had to have one to control my B9. It seems to have everything I'll ever want. I'm sure I'll have tons of questions soon but here's the first...