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Ezbpi Server Camera Error

I realized that I am not able to flip the Raspberry Pi's camera, I get the following error message? Error Camera.SetCaptureImage: AForge.Imaging.UnsupportedImageFormatException: Source pixel format is not supported by the filter. bei AForge.Imaging.Filters.BaseTransformationFilter.CheckSourceFormat(PixelFormat pixelFormat) bei...
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TTS And Added Post Effects

TTS And Added Post Effects

I'm working on a massively cool project at the moment. I'm hitting a wall as I source out the individual parts. I need one of the TTS voices to be post processed to...
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Anyone Having Issues With Bing Speech Recognition?

Anyone Having Issues With Bing Speech Recognition?

I have downloaded the latest ARC beta and trying to use bing speech rec and I keep getting the same error. Anyone tell...
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Alexa New Build Dynamic Gadgets Games And Smart Toys Interface

I was just sent a update that Amazon alexa has a new interface for smart toys etc.  I think it may now be possible to create function rich plugin using this new interface.  The link to the news is  https://go.amazonalexadev.com/m000Xb1090gwJwAZFo50EI0 What do others think about this new feature?
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Cognitive Face Question

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there is a way to delete one's face after it has been learned by the Cognitive Face program. The reason is, I was testing it out, getting the hang of it, but during testing it out, I used a test name for my face, because I was just seeing out it works. I then had it Learn my face again with my name. Now it recognize...
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32X2 Sabertooth

32X2 Sabertooth

Whats the biggest wheelchair motor i could use? Trying to build an rc motor with a sabertooth 32x2
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Looking For Input For Relays?

I need to find a source for relays that folks have used. I looked up a few of the posts but unsure of a source for tested and working relays from say, Amazon. If anyone is using a relay and can chime in with a particular make and model would be great. I'm using an ezb to turn on and off 12v motors?
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PHOENIX CODE Plugin

PHOENIX CODE Plugin

i am looking for PHOENIX CODE plugin for spider and quad robot. it make`s the setup better easier. the software works with arduino and i like too use the ez brain is an plug in...
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Inmoov Heavy Head And How Do Other Inmoovers Cable Their Robots?

Inmoov Heavy Head And How Do Other Inmoovers Cable Their Robots?

Hi everyone Very interested in how you all approach the InMoov arm wiring and hiding the...
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2 Iotinys With Camera Power Needs

2 Iotinys With Camera Power Needs

I built a D-O droid and has a Iotiny to run 6 servos and a speaker, once the sounds are known. It has a very thin head support that barely fits two servo...
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New Roomba Movement Panel In Mobile Interface

New Roomba Movement Panel In Mobile Interface

Hi all, I am building a robot to watch my cats as i leave for vacations, and want to use a roomba 500 series because of its...
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JD Robot Occasionally Spasms When Closing ARC Without Disconnecting First

Sometimes, when closing ARC, JD's servos violently spasm and rush towards their limits. However, I noticed this doesn't happen when it's disconnected first before closing. I don't know how to replicate this problem nor do I know why it occurs. Has anyone else seen something similar to this before? Or have any suggestions on how to go about fixing...