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

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Build a rolling bot with EZ Robot EZB3 using coffee-lid wheels, continuous-rotation servos and LiPo-simple balance design perfect for tinkering.

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Google Home And EZ-B

Hi guys, Is there a way to use/integrate google home with EZ-B/Synthiam? I have been locking for a tutorial but didnt find one. Regards.
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Folger FT-6Https://Folgertec

Folger FT-6Https://Folgertec

Folger FT-6 https://folgertech.com/products/folger-tech-ft-6-3d-printer-kit I am interested in this printer kit, I have seen many using his smaller kits and have...
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I2c Help

This document is outdated because ARC now converts the address for you. This document may be referenced for educational purposes. Binary i2c is not entirely about binary. But the address sure is! That is because most addresses are defined as 7 bit values. And if you keep reading, you'll see that changes need to be done to use that value in a byte;...
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Playing A Sound

Hi, I'm trying to make a plugin that could play some specific sound on my Ez-Robot. I used the following tutorial : https://synthiam.com/Tutorial/How-To-Make-An-EZ-Builder-Plugin-16328/25 I'm stuck at the point where I compress the PCM Data with GZip :                 using...
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JD Camera Recording

Hello,  I'm trying to record a video from JD's camera - I have tried to use :   "_camera.StartCamera" and then "_camera.AVIStartRecording" but it doesn't seem to work.. I'm not sure if it is the right way and what videoCaptureDevice argument should be?  Maybe someone have an example for recording a video?  Thank you, Orit
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Ez-Arduino With L293

I used the L293 module connected to arduino, the ultrasonicsensor to make the rotbot automatically avoid obstructions, so when I turned the arduino into ez-b, I could connect it to L293, the ultrasonic sensor and do that project withez-cript similar to the code C++ II wrote and it doesn't seem to work?
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Human Sized Robot

Human Sized Robot

is there any way to connect with someone experienced with building and remotely controlling a large robot for collaboration on a commercial project?
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Speech Delay BT Speaker

Sorry for all the questions. I try to test and research before asking. I have a issue that's bothering me and can't seem to figure it out. I'm using a Alfawise X5 from gearbest and a BT speaker. Whenever I use any kinda speech trough the BT speaker. There is a slight delay and the 1st word is not spoken. Iv'e tried setting the speaker as the...
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Powering Mini PC

Looking for suggestions on powering on mini PC on a battery. Trying to keep it light weight. Would a 12V lead acid battery with a buck converter work? PC is 12V 1.5a draw
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Use Webcam With Ez-B V4

Use Webcam With Ez-B V4

I'm intending to use this conversion circuit to integratethe camera with ez_b, hopefully everyone can give me an advice before I buy it. USB UART switch CP2102 uses CP2102...
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Hitec D845WP Servos Can't Move Slow And Smooth

I'm testing a new robot , using ezbv4 and hitec D845WP servos with lipo 7,4 V batteries. (I never used these servos and such high-current batteries before). These servos are very quick, expecially with lipo batteries. So, when I program an action, I can't get a smooth and and slow movement, no matter how  I set delay, step and speed in the action...
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Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Strange Issue With Servo Speed/Delay/Steps And Usb Camera

Hi everyone, I have been following you for some time and first of all I wanted to thank this forum and the...