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NMS Navigation Data …
Query NMS lidar scan data by angle, with control commands for range, arc extremes, and obstacle...
Rplidar
Slamtec Lidar driver for ARC; scans 360° and publishes distance data to NMS for mapping, obstacle...
Kinect Xbox 360 Dept…
Converts Xbox 360 Kinect depth frames into NMS obstacle scans for ARC path planning, SLAM, and...
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Telnet-like ASCII TCP client for ARC: connect to IP:port, send ASCII, view raw or HEX server responses with local echo
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Home mannequin robot using EZ-B servos, camera face-tracking and Synthiam ARC control with DC power, arm plans, and Pandorabots chat.
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ARC 2026.04.14.01 (Pro, Runtime And Free)
Synthiam ARC delivers tougher, smarter robot control with stability fixes, improved joystick, audio, vision, memory, and clearer...
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DJ Sures |
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RPLIDAR Script Data Not Updating
I am using the RPLIDAR skill in ARC. The scan view is working correctly and I can see real-time obstacles in the UI. However, I cannot access usable scan...
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jp15sil24 |
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NMS Navigation Data Grabber v2
Query NMS lidar scan data by angle, with control commands for range, arc extremes, and obstacle checks from the latest scan.
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Robots Should Learn To Flinch
Brave robots break things. Polite robots back off. Here’s why a "flinch" reflex might be the most human upgrade your machine can get-and how smart...
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Adding An Action To An Existing Script
I have a question about adding an action to an existing script I have that is written in JavaScript for ARC. I currently have two different ARC...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Depthsensor Plugin Load Error
I have a question about the ARC Robot Skill "DepthSensor." I was looking for the Kinect Body Control skill but couldn't find it. After some research, I...
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jp15sil24 |
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Using Brushless Motors With ARC
just a question with this cycloidal gear, it can be used with these skills ? Sabertooth Movement Panel Brushless Motor Movement Panel Dual Hbridge W/PWM
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Athena |
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Inverse Kinematics Guidance For Cybot3000
I have a question regarding the use of the Inverse Kinematics Robot Skill in Synthiam ARC. I've managed to create the general arm...
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Athena |
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ARC Keeps Blocking Windows Shutdown
I'm having an occasional issue with Windows shutting down when using the Utility.shutdownPC(); command from an ARC script. Background and setup: - I...
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Dave Schulpius |
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Maps Are Opinions: When Your Robot Argues With Your House
Robots don’t see rooms. They vote on them. LiDAR turns your hallway into a debate, not a blueprint. Here’s...
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Arduino Serial Communication Troubleshooting
Hi @Athena, I'm using the following code snippet on an Arduino Mega that is communicating via UART with an EZB4: if...
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DJ Sures |
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Joystick Release Servo Reset
I have an XInput joystick and four servos connected to an EZB (servos on D12-D15). In my ARC project I’m using the Joystick (XInput) Robot Skill. The left stick...
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DJ Sures |