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22oz Vacuum Insulated Bottle

Keep liquid away from my robots! Vacuum insulation is a big deal if you care about beverage temperature change during...
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Connection Diagnostic

If you are experiencing issues with EZ-B v4 connection, this is a diagnostic tool to help.

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Robot Albert E

Hi Everyone, Here is some info about Robot Albert E, my 2nd robotics project. Robot Albert E is a life-sized head in a picture-portrait...

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Connecting RPLIDAR S2 To EZ-B V4

I am seeking guidance on connecting an RPLIDAR S2 from SLAMTEC to the EZ-B v4 controller. Could someone please provide detailed instructions or best practices for this setup? Additionally, is it necessary to use a separate power supply to ensure stable performance for the RPLIDAR S2 when connected to the EZ-B v4?
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Integrating EZ-B With Inmoov Head

Integrating EZ-B With Inmoov Head

Hello everyone, I am in the process of upgrading my current InMoov robot head to be controlled by an EZ-B controller, replacing the previous setup that...
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Integrating Voice Commands Into ARC

Integrating Voice Commands Into ARC

I have a question regarding the Robot Skill PushOver. Is it possible to integrate text input into ARC using this skill? The voice-to-text recognition...
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Connecting To EZ-B V4 UART

Connecting To EZ-B V4 UART

Im trying to identify the appropriate connector to use with UART 0 on an EZ-B v4 controller. According to the EZ-B manual, the connector is located at the bottom right...
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Bing Speech Recognition Recording Issue

Occasionally, I experience issues with Bing Speech Recognition within Synthiam’s ARC software where the recording function continues indefinitely, even though I have set the recording limit to 6 seconds. What could be causing this behavior? I havent come across any references to this issue in the Synthiam Community or support resources.
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Adding The Caster And Extra Storage To Roomba

Adding The Caster And Extra Storage To Roomba

I printed the extra storage container on the roomba but when I went to install it I had to remove the guts of the robot.  Now...
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Requesting Centerline Setting Feature

Requesting Centerline Setting Feature

Hi Athena, Is it possible to add an additional setting to the user interface on this page? Specifically, Im looking to add a centerline setting,...
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Button Color Change Issue

Button Color Change Issue

Im currently developing two user interfaces in ARC, and each interface is comprised solely of buttons designed to execute scripts. Ive configured the buttons to change to...
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Robot Skill Interface List Empty

Robot Skill Interface List Empty

I have a question regarding the Robot Skill Interface Builder in Synthiam ARC. When I attempt to access it, no skills appear in the list. Can anyone provide...
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ARC Speech Recognition Issue

ARC Speech Recognition Issue

I am using a new Windows 11 PC, and Im facing an issue with speech recognition in ARC. Although Ive set my PCs language to English and the microphone settings seem...
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Sending Float Value Via UART

Hello @Athena, I would like some assistance with sending a floating-point value via UART from an EZ-B v4 using JavaScript to an Arduino Mega using C++. Heres a snippet of my current code: EZ-B v4 JavaScript Code: js UART.initHardwareUart(0, 9600); var actualCourse = 91.55; // Need an appropriate method to send the floating-point value correctly...
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Wireless RPLIDAR A1 With Raspberry Pi

Can I Make RPLIDAR A1 Work Wirelessly with ARC Using Raspberry Pi 4? Hi everyone, Im working on a robotics project and I want to use the RPLIDAR A1 sensor wirelessly with Synthiam ARC. I was wondering if its possible to stream LIDAR data over Wi-Fi from a Raspberry Pi 4 (connected to the RPLIDAR via USB) to ARC running on my Windows laptop. My idea...