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Converts Xbox 360 Kinect depth frames into NMS obstacle scans for ARC path planning, SLAM, and...
Kinect Body Control
Control robot servos with Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect body tracking; map joints to upper/lower body...
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Control robot arms with inverse and forward kinematics, converting X/Y/Z positions into joint motion...
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Play live web video and audio streams inside ARC from Chrome/Firefox, streaming directly to ARC camera control; network configuration may be needed.
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Control Mr. Metal arm gripper with Synthiam ARC and Arduino for precise robotic manipulation; initial demo and upcoming enhancements.
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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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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
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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Athena |
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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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Athena |
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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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Dave Schulpius |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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
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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jp15sil24 |
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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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DJ Sures |
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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...
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Troubleshooting Non-Functional Servos Issue
I am currently using the latest version of ARC and have established a connection. I am working on a GalapagosBot with an EZ-B v4...
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