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Train camera vision objects via controlcommand(), attach camera, start learning, monitor progress, and return object name for scripts.

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Arduino Mega, Autoposition: Servo Release Or Closing Arc Forces Servo Into 0 Deg

Hello everyone, Arduino mega, 2 servos controlled by the auto positioner: Close the arc app or pressing "release all servos" makes all my servos try to reach 0 degree in max speed. As i have neutral position 90deg +-40 deg its a big issue for my mechanics and the robot looks like hes having a overdose - which he actually has - lol For now...
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No Servospeed With SSC32

I discovered something tonight, while using the "servospeed" in a script.  I have a servo sonnected to D0. Got the servo to move fast or slow using servospeed just fine per the instructions. Then, with a SSC32 controller, and the same servo now connected to V0, the servo moves at one speed only, The servospeed command has no effect either...
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How To Extract VR Goggle Data That Is Used To Move JD Humanoid Head?

How To Extract VR Goggle Data That Is Used To Move JD Humanoid Head?

Hi Currently, I'm able to use an HTC Vive VR goggle to control and move JD...
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Controlling Servo Speed And Fluidity With Joystick Control

I recently posted a question about getting my PS3 to work with ARC. I now have a driver that allows it to be recognized and connect. The issue I am having is with the speed of the servos and the robot jitters. It just isn't a smooth movement. I am using a dynamixal robot arm (AX12) and an OpenCM controller. Is there a way to control the speed or...
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Exosphere (Machine Learning)

Good Morning, coffee time :-) I don't know where to put this question,  Just thinking, what is the latest activities with Exosphere? I have not seen any threads or heard anyone talking about it. I am still interested and would like to know what are the latest new activities. Any new links to explore? thanks, EzAng
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ARC On Startup, Workspace Not Setting Up Right

More of an observation than a question maybe? but  can we get rid of the "Tip&Tricks" window that pops up everytime I open up ARC? I cant seem to turn it off even when Ive selected that little box on the bottom.  when I open the same project over and over, it still pops up. Also, when I open up the same project Ive been working on, it...
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Sabertooth Movement Panel Question

Sabertooth Movement Panel Question

Greetings everyone.. I have the sabertooth 2x60 motor controller hooked up and accepting commands in simple serial mode to my v4 EZB.  Problem is the...
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Arduino Motor Shield With Iotiny

Arduino Motor Shield With Iotiny

Is it possible to connect a motor shield like an Arduino A000079 Motor Shield to the iotiny to control a pair of DC motors? If so, how would it be wired?
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The Receptionist

Hi Guys, iam planing to put my ongoing build (inmoov) into the hallway of our office (with the idea in mind to motiviate my supervisors and maybe build up our own robotics department - someday) Therefore I would like to code a little more sophisticated script. As Iam a total newbie to Synthiam i could need some ideas on how to start, especially if...
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Can Someone Spot The Error In My Code?

Can someone tell me why I am getting this error? I must be going code blind or I found a bug. ARC version 2020.05.18.00 Error on line 4: Missing ) in Expression $HumanSaid = "birds can fly" $Sentence = $HumanSaid $xCount = 0 repeatwhile(contains($Sentence, " ")) $xStrLength = Length($Sentence) $xIndex1 = IndexOf($Sentence,...
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EZ Script: Servospeed (Servoport, Speed) Without Any Effect

Hi Guys, coming from My Robotlab iam very happy with the way this software works, awesome. To start Iam trying to move a few servos with EZ-Robot script and a Arduino Mega. Connecting worked suprisingly well and i can move the servo to any position, however i cant change the speed. I used pin2 (PWM) and regular digital pin22 both show no interest...
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Creating A Simple Robot Brain

Building on Justin's thread on creating a brain. There are many ways to create artificial intelligence and this is just what I have come up with using the tools ARC has currently available. I have designed my project to be Service/Agent based. When the Robot is powered up the connection script launches the init script. ControlCommand("Script...