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ARC UI for onboard computers to control NeoPixel rings via serial: test/run patterns, preview and copy Arduino serial commands, includes sample code.

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The Ez-Ai Forum Is Now Up Come And Join The Discussions

David's EZ-AI forum is up and running and anyone that is interested in an AI that integrates with ARC should go over and take a look. Also there are opportunities to suggest new features and development ideas which is very neat. Please visit and join the discussions! You can register to join the forum at cochranrobotics.com EZ-Robot coupled with...
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Motorized Wheelchair

Good Day! I am in Southern Indiana, beginning a project using an Invacare M91 Heavy-duty Wheelchair, I purchased off Craigslist. The wheelchair was manufactured in April 2004 and has an advertised weight limit of 400 pounds The batteries were working but shot ... two 12 volt lead acid batteries (half a million pounds each) that I have converted to...
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No Sound From Ez-B V4 After Power On

I followed strictly the tutorial to use 6 rechargeable AA battery to power up EZ-B v4. It lights on, flashes and then blinks exactly as tutorial video shows. But there is no sound. I tried reset and reboot. No luck. Does it mean the speaker is bad or I missed something? Thanks.
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Help Creating A Reminder Script

Help Creating A Reminder Script

Hey everyone. I'm looking for a little help or examples to create a "reminders" script via speech to text. What I'm looking to do is something like...
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Sabertooth Synchronous Regenerative Properties

Sabertooth Synchronous Regenerative Properties

I am planning to use a couple of Sabertooth / Kangaroo combos in my B9 project. The robot will be stationary and will be powered...
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ARC Mobile Won't Dowwnload

ARC Mobile Won't Dowwnload

I Have an android version 4.4, but google play says my device is not supported in this version. Why? and what can I do?
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Closing A Program Using Exec()

Quick question. As the title suggests, after opening a program or file in Windows 8 using the EXEC() command (e.g, opening a picture), how can you close that program or file using the execute command? Thanks.
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Track To An Ir Source ?

Hello to All, Happy Memorial Day, I want to develop a tracking system using a IR LED in a tube, which allows a focused beam (may require a lens). This beam would be able to travel across a room. It could also be a coded number. I want to receive this signal and have my robot track to it. The concept for testing would be to use a universal tv remote...
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I Am So Confused

so i'm back, and im seeing these badges all about, and they weren't here when i left can someone fill me in on what the one with the crown means? i can't seem to find a meaning on the site. thanks
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Older Version Of The Robot

I am absolutely upset and wish I had never upgraded the software or the firmware for my ez-b board. I am trying to make the boxbot with my daughter for her science fair and all the images, controls and everything have changed. Ho do I revert this back to the older versions? This is horrible. I spent 400 dollars on this product 2 years ago and now...
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Request For Multiple Rows, Vr Commands Under Speech Recognition  Choices?

Request For Multiple Rows, Vr Commands Under Speech Recognition Choices?

I have a request for more than standard VR one row commands under speech...
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Hb25 Motor Controllers

Hello there, Hey, this may have been asked before, but has anyone had any luck controlling two Parallax HB25 controllers ? I am trying to experiment getting the two wheels to move correctly via the continues servo control panel, and seem to be having issue with the start/stop values,etc.. I'm sure there is something i'm missing. For now I just want...