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Servo Range Extended

hi the horizontal servo window goes from 1 to 180 degree . i have a servo that has a 1 to 220 degree so i cant use the horizontal servo window . would it work in a script excample servoRandom(d0,1,220) ?  thank you
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Connecting To Arduino Using A Script

How would you use a script to connect to an Arduino that is connected to your SCB that is running ARC? As part of the robots initialization I would like to connect to all the the Arduino’s programmatically.
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Init Script

How would I write an init script that would allow me to set the min and max and speed before it moves a servo to its starting position?  I want to be able to have the robot move slowly when it initializes each servo.   I also want to be able to initialize each servo individually so I can keep the current draw to a minimum.    After the...
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How To Connect Arduino To Ezb With Uart

How To Connect Arduino To Ezb With Uart

@DJSures it has been awhile since we discussed my attempt to use Roboclaw library with ESP32 and ARC. But I have made some progress (not real...
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Need Tip On Javascript Counter Script

, I need a little help with Javascript.  * I have a working script that moves an arm motor up and down on an arc. * There is a opto switch in the center of the arc that that when blocked indicates that the arm is centered. * This opto switch is attached to an ADC port on an EZB v4.  * The motor is controlled with a Kangroo/Sabertooth and commanded...
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Voltage Regulator Getting Very Hot

hi i hope i can ask this question here . i use the HITEC 6 volt big servos for the inmoove . i notest the regulators getting very hot very rapidly .  can i use the 6volt servos with the 7.4 volt batterie without the 5 voltinline regulator ? thanks
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Robot Video Display Face

does Arc have a robot skill to create an a robot animated face via a computer video display? if not, how would i create one?
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Wifi Problem With Outside People Connecting

First time teaching with the JD humanoid, I have several classes, currently only using the robots for one class. We just learned how to connect though the Iphone App. The issue I am having is that someone is connecting to our robots outside my classroom, Is there any way to stop them like maybe set up passwords for the wifi? I plan to teach...
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A Couple Autoposition Actions Not Responding On First Call

or anyone who can help. There is something going on with a couple actions Ive built in my Autoposition control that I dont understand. I have about 8 actions built from from a larger number of frames that position 6 servos. Three servos in each of two robot arms.  Ive noticed that at least two of my actions in the Autoposition control will not...
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Kinect 360 Body Control Skill

Kinect 360 Body Control Skill

How do I pause and unpause the Kinect Body Control skill within a program? There doesnt seem to be a ControlCommand to do this. Without this ability, I have to...
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Error Playing Audio

Error Playing Audio

What does the following error mean when playing an audio file using PlayAudio command? My files are MP3 but I might change them to WAV. The error message is occasional. error playing...
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Which Skill Gives Coordinates Of Objects In Camera View

Which skill gives coordinates of objects in camera view? I remember seeing a skill that had many different variables listed for the camera view but I cannot find it.