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Camera Control Error: System.Nullreferenceexception:

@DJ I get this repeating error message when I use object recognition and the smart variable watcher at the same time? Camera: Camera Control Error: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at System.Windows.Forms.Control.MarshaledInvoke(Control caller, Delegate method, Object[] args, Boolean synchronous)...
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I Thought I Seen DJ Had A Way To Calibrate Motor Wheels Without Using Encoders?

Hi all. I thought I seen a post from DJ on how to simulate wheel encoders without having the encoder.  Please correct me if I'm wrong or please post a link showing how to configure them? Cheers. merne
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Brushless Motor Controller V3

Brushless Motor Controller V3

I am building, built, a platform to move my Inmoov robot, Bourne, around. Im using hoverboard motors. I have found that the brushless motor controller doesnt do...
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Out Of The Box SLAM

Have my eyes on this for a while the Slamtec Mapper M1M1. I think it would be great for a standard component for the ARC community to build a standard robot platform. What do you guys think? https://www.robotshop.com/en/slamtec-mapper-m1m1-tof-laser-scanner-kit-20m.html
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Where's The Gear Icon?

Where's The Gear Icon?

the grear icon that used to be in the bottom left corner is gone! where is it now, or if it is gone for good how do I reconfigure the camera device?
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Arduino EZB Firmware To ARC Communication

Arduino EZB Firmware To ARC Communication

I am trying to make a plugin. How can I send a non int number from arduino firmware to ARC plugin? For example, if I have the command...
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Whats The Passcode For Connecting A Wii Remote?

Whats The Passcode For Connecting A Wii Remote?

So basically when i tried to follow the tutorial for connecting wii remotes, well I cant choose that this wii remote does not...
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Footpath Keep Assist

If you have driven any modern car they have a lane keep assist function.  Essentially it will just follow the lines on the road and stay in the lines.  My robot works quite well with NMS in enclosed areas and avoids objects etc but when it gets out in the open on the footpath you have to manually steer it to move between locations. It would be...
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Windows Performance

Latest rock pi x installed windows and followed instructions but antivirus still appears in security settings even though I renamed the windows defender directory.  I noticed there was another one called Windows Advanced threat protection.   Also antimalware is running consumes a lot of ram as well can't stop process. I assume this is another...
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Can You Install Arc On Chromebook

Can You Install Arc On Chromebook

I was wondering if it was ever possible to use arc on a chromebook due to me accidentally installing the wrong version of arc on my main laptop (windows...
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Compatible Cameras

Can anyone give me info on what cameras are compatible with Ezb 3 and Ezb 4. Need wireless usb camera for Ezb3 and what camera connects to Ezb4.
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Did You Hear About Windows 11 64-Bit For ARM?

Did You Hear About Windows 11 64-Bit For ARM?

Did you hear that the Windows 11 preview edition came out today? Turns out Microsoft is releasing a 64-bit ARM version of Windows...