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Flip Flops

Flip Flops

Robot building comfort is the name of the game. These personalized flip flops add some character to your robot building...
OpenAI ChatGPT by OpenAI
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OpenAI ChatGPT

Use Chat GPT with your robot. Give your robot a personality and conversational ability and describe images. This robot skill adds chatbot...

4wd Project by Marv
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4wd Project

Thought I would share my progress so far converting my old 4WD project over to using my new EZ-B controller. Over the last year or so, I...

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Creating Python Global Variables

Hello! Im curious how I can define a global variable in a script that can be accessed and have its value changed by other scripts while the main script is running, thanks!?
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Bluetooth Laser

Bluetooth Laser

Id like to request a feature use bluetooth to communicate with a Leica Laser distance Measure. It is accurate to within 1/16 in 330 ft. If you want me to buy it and send it to you I can. Or...
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Preferred Hardware

Preferred Hardware

I have a question what hardware provides the best feature set when using ARC Arduino or EZ-Robot?
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Cycle Servos For Controller Analog Sticks

Cycle Servos For Controller Analog Sticks

Im looking to use my L2 and R2 buttons to change what servo groups my analog sticks control when they are held, is there a way to do this?...
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Reducing Sensitivity Setting And Max Speeds

So close to finishing things, Im stuck trying to make Chopper easy to control. Background Im using the joystick 1 controls movement, a sabertooth movement panel controlled by an Arduino Uno, Simplified Serial Mode 9600 Baud. 24vdc supplies the Sabertooth to drive 2x 150w motors. The issue Im having is its very all or nothing, which would not be too...
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Issue Saving Project

When I add RPlidar skill I cannot save project. OK if I delete it Any ideas?
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Remote Control Of Hard Wired EZB4

Remote Control Of Hard Wired EZB4

Is there a method of controlling a robot remotely which has an onboard PC with EZB4 connected via USB? All of my robots bar one, use WiFi connection and...
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Servo Buttons And Combo Box

I am finding the Servo Buttons and Combo Box are not consistent between the Mobile App and a PC. They actually work on the Mobile App perfectly whereas on a PC, the Combo Box activates a selection before it is clicked, whilst the Servo Buttons require the user to tap +- repeatedly. With the Mobile App, you just slide your finger left to right. Is...
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My Camera Is Not Recognized As A Camera Device.

I bought the JD humanoid a few years ago and put it aside for at least 3years. I used ARC before. However, I try using ARC for connecting the humanoid recently but the camera is not recognized. Is there something I missed out? Thank you for your kind assistance
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Servo Wont Move Until Second Servo Moves First

Hi all, I have several EZBs in my robot with servos attached to the EZB on connection 2 in ARC. Ive got a weird issue I cant figure out with a servo attached to that EZBs D0 port. My problem servo is attached to port D0 with 5 other servos attached to other digital ports, D2 through D6 with D2 not being used. They all work fine except the one...
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Help! I Can't Connect To My Camera On Client Mode

Help! I Cant Connect To My Camera On Client Mode

After I connected to my robot with client mode I tried to turn on the camera, but when I did the camera didnt turn on and I...
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How To Store A Variable In Blockly

How To Store A Variable In Blockly

In conversation menu Im trying to get the person to answer yes or no, and that would go into a variable. After it is in variable if it is equal to yes...