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Soundboard v2 (PC) by Synthiam
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Soundboard v2 (PC)

This Soundboard will play MP3 or WAV files out of the default sound output device on your PC. Scripts can be added to the timeline of each...

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Tall Tower Light Controller - Ezb V4

Good Morning Ez-Robot Community. I would like to introduce myself. My daytime job is a Television Broadcast Engineer. The signal that is...

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Encoder Firmware And PWM Only On Connection Index 0

Hi Athena, I am attempting to use an Arduino UNO with the encoder counter firmware, alongside another Arduino to control an H-Bridge using PWM. When I connect either device on connection index 0, they function correctly. However, they do not work on any other connection index. Specifically, the PWM control only operates on connection index 0....
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Sharp IR Sensor

Como controlar um servomotor através do sensor de colisão de infravermelho da Sharp? e como Robô fazer curvas usando o sensor Ultrassônico?
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ARC Pro 2024.12.17.00 Update

I recently attempted to install the latest update, version 2024.12.17.00, for Synthiam ARC. After the download was complete, my Norton 360 antivirus software scanned the .exe file and flagged it as having a suspected virus, subsequently placing the file into quarantine. Im hesitant to proceed with the installation until I can confirm that the file...
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I Am Using Talk Skill

How can I write a Python script to create jaw movements during speech delivery, and how do I use wake words to initiate the system with a voice command? Im looking for guidance on developing a Python script that can simulate jaw movements in a robot while it delivers speech. Additionally, I would like to understand how to implement wake words to...
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Sound Script PC Skill

A new Sound Script Skill based on the Sound servo Skill to detect sound being played through the PCs sound card and execute a script is a great idea. Heres a conceptual approach to how such a skill could work: Sound Detection: The skill would monitor the audio output levels from the PCs sound card, similar to how the Sound servo Skill detects audio...
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Can This EPS32 Work As An EZB?

Can the ESP32 work with Synthiam ARC, especially considering that the IoTiny is currently difficult to purchase? For reference, here is the product link: Freenove ESP32-S3-WROOM on Amazon. Im interested in understanding if this specific ESP32 model can be integrated with ARC for robot programming and control, given the current availability issues...
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Hbridge PWM Movement - No Signal On Trigger A And B

Hbridge PWM Movement - No Signal On Trigger A And B

Hello , I have configured an HBridge PWM Movement skill on my EZ-B v4 with the following settings: - Left Trigger A:...
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How Does The New Image Personality Feature Work With The Openai Chatgpt Skill?

Could you please provide documentation on how the new Image Personality feature integrates with the OpenAI ChatGPT skill in Synthiam ARC? Im interested in understanding how these two features work together and any specific steps or configurations required to utilize them effectively.
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Connecting Two EZ-B V4

I am working on a project that involves two EZ-B controllers: an EZ-B V4 and an IoTiny. I have successfully configured the IoTiny to operate in Access Point (AP) mode, and it connects without any issues. My goal is to connect the EZ-B V4 in client mode, using the IoTiny as the server. I am utilizing a WiFi dongle for the IoTiny (referred to as WiFi...
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How To Detect If Sound Is Played Though The PC Sound Board And Run A Script

How can I detect if sound is being played through the PCs sound card and then execute a script in Synthiam ARC? The Sound Servo Skill doesnt seem to provide an option to trigger a script. Im looking for a way to monitor audio output and initiate a script based on sound activity. Any guidance on how to achieve this within the ARC environment would...
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Wheel Counting With Arduino

Hello @Athena, Could you please review the following code that I am using on my Arduino Mega 2560 to count motor pulses? I am encountering an issue with the output on the Serial Monitor. cpp int encoderValue_A = 0; int encoderValue_B = 0; void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); pinMode(2, INPUT); pinMode(3, INPUT);...
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Some More Encoder

Some More Encoder

DJ hi,  I am getting some weird map results in Better Navigator using the encoder counter skill. Using a Roomba via PC COM port and for Level #3 Group #2, I taped into Roomba encoders...