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Jd Camera

I cant get the JD camera to work: Quote: 2/22/2016 3:00 PM - Camera Initialized: EZB://192.168.18.51 @ 640x480 2/22/2016 3:00 PM - EZ-B v4 Camera Error: System.IO.IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established...
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Ordering A New Ezb

Hello, need to order another ezb4 controller. If I order this today does it come with the new comm board or is this still a future upgrade? Thanks Chris
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Pas De Comunication Tcp Avec Brookstone Rover

bonjour a tous , A LAIDE ! stress impossible de comuniqué de mon pc a mon brookstone rover blanc V1 ( je pensse ! ) 16/02/2016 17:52 - Attempting connection on 192.168.1.1:23 16/02/2016 17:52 - Connection Failed: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException (0x80004005): Aucune connexion n’a pu être établie car l’ordinateur cible l’a expressément refusée...
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ARC

ARC

Hi Im from Germany also have a EZ - Board V3 + and think its really cool what you can do with it but unfortunately I have a big problem connecting to EZ builder . So I connect my bluetooth give 1234 and it connects...
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Sound Sensor With A Capacitor - Question

About a year ago, Steve G asked about sound sensors. https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/7481 DJ said to add a capacitor to the signal line...Quote:those sensors (analog or digital) will work fine - IF you add a capacitor to the signal line. This is because the audio is either ON or OFF real quick with no hold. This means unless youre sampling...
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Great Deals From Brookstone

While supplies last, in addition to the BOGO deal, and regular internet discounts and/or free shipping coupon codes, they are also including extra stuff in orders if you order uneven numbers. The BOGO deal is mix and match, but they have already packaged things in packs of two. I ordered 3 rotation and 5 lever servos. I got 4 rotation and 6 levers...
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Iot Customization

Hi, Did anyone customized the wifi/IoT firmware ? can someone share some experiences or feasible ideas ?
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Sound Sensor Recomendation

Sound Sensor Recomendation

Hey everyone. Can somebody recommend a good quality sound sensor to work with the v4, preferably analog. I had a pair of cheepos laying around that I tried (pictured...
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Nest Smoke Detector

Hi, I am thinking of buying a NEST smoke detector, because it can be used with ARC (and yes, also for safety reasons). I have seen the example for the thermostat, but nothing about the smoke/CO detector. Does anyone know what kind of variables can be recover in ARC with the smoke detector ? Thanks.
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Array Index Reference Error

This script has run without errors. ControlCommand(quot;Answer arrayquot;, ScriptStart) #Get 1 0f 16 random phrases from the array Answers $z = (GetRandomUnique(0,15)) $phrase = ($Answers[$z]) ControlCommand(quot;Script Managerquot;' ScriptStart, Speak (phrasequot;) But, now with ARC - Version 2016.02.18.02 I get: Error on line 4: Input...
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Orientation Sensor

I just purchased the orientation sensor and cannot find a control for it. I have searched the help files with no luck. Im probably overlooking something simple but any help is appreciated. Thanks
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Script To Select Camera

Hi, Something is terribly annoying : ARC resets its default camera so if you are using a different camera than the ezb camera, any script that is supposed to boot your cam and then start it in the camera settings will not activate the one you want. Is there a way to select a camera in the list as default and lock it so it stops bugging me like...