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Ezb Controller Disconnects

My ezb4 controller is connected to an ssc32u which works fine until I  run a repeating action using multiple servos. After about 20 seconds the ezb4 controller disconnects.Why is this happening?
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Javascript ARC Command Sleeprandom() Does Not Seem To Work

I've got a Javascript that has a few commands that send simple Serial commands to a Kangaroo/Sabertooth motor controller with the UART.hardwareUartWriteString command. I want to pause the script for random periods between each motor movement. In the Support section under the Javascript API section it lists an example of a command that will do this...
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Slight Change In Controlcommand In Blockly

Slight Change In Controlcommand In Blockly

I've run into a glitch in Blockly that renders the controlCommand unuseable I thought it may have been the fact that while you are in...
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Small Change In Blockly

I'd like to request a small change in Blockly to fix the Add Comment. I figured out why ARC does not like this feature. If you look in the Javascript after you put comments on the Blockly code you will see that it is placing a # instead of a //  which would probably work with typical Javascript but not so much with ARC.     On a different note...
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ARC Pro Slow Down Glitch

I had a troubling issue pop up yesterday for the first time ever in my ARC project. First here's my setup: * I'm running ARC Pro on a Beelink U59 Mini PC, 11th Gen 4-Cores N5105, Mini Computer with 16GB DDR4 & 500G SSD. * The SBC is mounted onboard my robot and is connected to three v4 EZBs by way of USB. No WiFi Connections between the SBC and...
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I Am Trying To Connect A Maixduino Board With G0832 Camera To ARC?

I am trying to connect a Maixduino board with G0832 camera to ARC?, what software do I have to install?
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Chatgpt Not Functioning

Chatgpt Not Functioning

Hi Athena, Do you know what happened with ChatGPT not functioning in the ARC software this week? My robot hasn't been chatting with me this week, and I've tried using the...
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Upgrading From Win 10 To Win 11 For ARC Pro On SBC

,  I am running ARC Pro on a single board computer (SBC) mounted directly on my robot. It's a dedicated computer and only runs ARC for the robot. My operating system is Windows 10. I have done all the performance tips and removed a lot of unneeded bloatware with info given here on the forum. Mostly to make sure nothing is running but what is needed...
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Heavier Batterie On Ezbv4

Heavier Batterie On Ezbv4

can a 3 cell batterie 7.4 volts damage an ezbv4 ? i used this one whithout knowing it . i also used this one on the new servo's .so i burned myself the servo .
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How Can I Use Python Script To Return Values From A Mic Array?

How can I use a Python script to return values from a respeaker mic array connected to my windows SCB that is running ARC? I have python scripts that can return sound direction that I would like to use to trigger movements.  I have the latest Python installed on the window 11 pro PC that also runs the ARC application. Is there anything else I need...
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Is This The Proper Way To Toggle Between Two Functions In A Javascript Loop?

, I have a Javascript that watched an ADC value attached to a microswitch. When the switch is operated the ADC value will change. I've written a JavaScript with two functions. One for each positions of the switch and a "While" loop in each that holds the script until the ADC value crosses a threshold. Then when one function finishes it...
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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