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Wavefront grid planner computes collision-free, deterministic paths from start to goal using known occupancy maps for indoor robots.

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Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Hi guys. I am trying to select a new voice in the speech synthesis settings but i am unable to see all voices that i have installed in...
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How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How do you invert the servo direction in a INIT script?  I need to invert the direction of a servo and I can’t...
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2 Versions Of This Speech Settings?

2 Versions Of This Speech Settings?

Just wondering why I only get a small window with no effects, but the skill web page shows larger window with many effects?
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Inmoov Shoulder Motors

Do we need to hack the motors in the shoulders and arm for an exterior potentiometer Or can we leave the motor alone? Kenz
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Auto Tune Color Tracking

Auto Tune Color Tracking

I've tried the color tracking but it seems to only work a few feet away. Is there a better camera that you recommend -have been using the one that I've bought from you....
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Using API To Access External Voice Generator (Elevenlabs)

Hi, I have been playing around with the elevenlabs voice generator.  They provide API access.  Is there a way of using APIs withing ARC scripting.  The end result I want is to use a elevenlabs voice for text to speech. Can this be achieved?
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Zoomer Dog Robot , Very Cool Toy To Hack

Zoomer Dog Robot , Very Cool Toy To Hack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZgQUoEJEdw&feature=youtube_gdata_player hey I saw this guy in Wal-Mart on posters and immediately...
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Wiring Diagram EZB To Arduino UNO For Wheel Encoder Skill

Wiring Diagram EZB To Arduino UNO For Wheel Encoder Skill

Does anyone have a wiring diagram to connect an EZB, Arduino UNO and two continuous servos to use the...
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Is There A Way To Have A Movement Panel With More Than 2 Continuous Servos?

Is There A Way To Have A Movement Panel With More Than 2 Continuous Servos?

I recently built a robot that has 4 wheels to it. I quickly realized...
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Is There Anyway To Connect The Arduino Mega To ARC Using Wifi?

Is There Anyway To Connect The Arduino Mega To ARC Using Wifi?

Is there anyway to connect the Arduino Mega to ARC using WiFi like the ESP32 Dev Kit? I would...
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Connecting To EZB Web Interface If Connected Through USB And Comm Port Problem

OK, I used to know this but can't dig it out of my brain. Can't find the answer on EZ Robot's site either.  I'm connecting ARC to three EZB v4's through USB on an onboard Rock Pi x. How do you log into the EZB's web portal if I'm connected that way? I really don't want to push the reset button and get to it over WIFI (which I do know how to do)....
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How Can I Leverage A MPU6050 Connected To A Arduino Mega In ARC?

How Can I Leverage A MPU6050 Connected To A Arduino Mega In ARC?

I don't really know how to ask this question but will do my best.   I am working on making a...