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"I build robots" Hoodie

"I build robots" Hoodie

This heavy hooded sweatshirt is perfect for robot builders. The material mix of cotton and polyester...
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Maestro Servo Controller by Pololu
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Maestro Servo Controller

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

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3D printed walking and talking Voltron robot built from Juri's 3Dworkbench design-100+ hours printing, ~$100 filament, build progress & photos online

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UART Byte Array Communication Explained

UART Byte Array Communication Explained

Hi @Athena, I'm asking about the best way to communicate via UART between an EZB4 (JavaScript running on the EZB) and an Arduino Mega (C++)....
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Adding An Action To An Existing Script

Adding An Action To An Existing Script

I have a question about adding an action to an existing script I have that is written in JavaScript for ARC. I currently have two different ARC...
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Depthsensor Plugin Load Error

Depthsensor Plugin Load Error

I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill "DepthSensor." I was looking for the Kinect Body Control skill but couldn't find it. After some research, I...
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Using Brushless Motors With ARC

Using Brushless Motors With ARC

just a question with this cycloidal gear, it can be used with these skills ? Sabertooth Movement Panel Brushless Motor Movement Panel Dual Hbridge W/PWM
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Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000

Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000

I have a question regarding the use of the Inverse Kinematics Robot Skill in Synthiam ARC. I've managed to create the general arm...
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ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown

ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown

I'm having an occasional issue with Windows shutting down when using the Utility.shutdownPC(); command from an ARC script. Background and setup: - I...
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Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting

Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting

Hi @Athena, I'm using the following code snippet on an Arduino Mega that is communicating via UART with an EZB4: if...
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Joystick Release Servo Reset

Joystick Release Servo Reset

I have an XInput joystick and four servos connected to an EZB (servos on D12-D15). In my ARC project I’m using the Joystick (XInput) Robot Skill. The left stick...
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Usb To Serial Connection Camera Option

Usb To Serial Connection Camera Option

With the option to use the EZB in serial to USB you lose the option for the camera since the connections use the camera port. Is it possible to...
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EZ-B V4 Units Troubleshooting

EZ-B V4 Units Troubleshooting

I have two older EZ-B v4 units that are causing problems. I don’t use them regularly-only occasionally for testing. i made 2,3 reset on both EZBs.  I’ve included...
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Soundboard Volume Zero Issue

Soundboard Volume Zero Issue

I have a question about the ARC robot skill SoundBoard (EZB). Why can't the volume go to zero anymore? I'm not sure when this changed, but it seems the soundboard...
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Requesting Video For Inverse Kinematic Arm

Requesting Video For Inverse Kinematic Arm

I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill called Inverse Kinematic Arm. Is there any video available that demonstrates this skill? I...