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Exclusive to robot builders, these are a one-size-fits-all solution up to a men's size 12. The...
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USB control for Pololu Maestro (6/12/18/24) via ARC Vx ports. Maps Vx to Maestro channels; supports position, speed, acceleration, release.
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release

ARC-Lite Beta Release (2026.04.11.00) Windows/Android/Chromebook

Help icon jumps to relevant help, safer crash recovery, script editor fixed, servo positions visible, camera only if present, robot ports in JS/Python
Comments 0
Views 43
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Rplidar
By Slamtec

Rplidar v28

Slamtec 360 LiDAR driver: calibrated, offset/rotation-adjusted scans published to ARC NMS for real-time mapping and navigation
Comments 43
Views 79 k
Navigation
Hitachi-LG LDS Lidar
By Hitachi

Hitachi-LG LDS Lidar v22

Hitachi-LG LDS 360-degree LiDAR driver streaming scans into ARC NMS for obstacle detection, SLAM use, Arduino hookup, config options and...
Comments 114
Views 82 k
Navigation
The Better Navigator
By Synthiam

The Better Navigator v44

Hector SLAM-based ARC navigator that maps with lidar/depth, saves waypoints, plans paths and autonomously navigates while avoiding...
Comments 186
Views 73 k
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Exosphere
By Synthiam

Exosphere v81

Telepresence and remote control for any ARC-compatible robot from phone/tablet, combining AI and human operators to perform tasks and train...
Comments 195
Views 100 k
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Troubleshooting Non-Functional Servos Issue

Troubleshooting Non-Functional Servos Issue

I am currently using the latest version of ARC and have established a connection. I am working on a GalapagosBot with an EZ-B v4...
Comments 37
Views 284
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Servo
Feetech Serial Bus Servo
By FeeTech

Feetech Serial Bus Servo v13

Control Feetech bus servos via EZB UART or PC COM in ARC; map Vx ports to IDs; supports position, speed, acceleration, release at 1M baud
Comments 44
Views 93 k
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Feetech RS485 Servo
By FeeTech

Feetech RS485 Servo v8

Control Feetech serial-bus servos via EZB UART or PC COM, mapping servo IDs to ARC virtual ports; supports position, speed, release,...
Comments 5
Views 63 k
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Dynamixel
By Robotis

Dynamixel v53

Open-source ARC plugin to control Robotis Dynamixel servos (XL-320, AX-12, XL430) via EZ-B, Arduino or Robotis. Supports position, speed,...
Comments 87
Views 120 k
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ARC-Lite Beta Release (2026.04.07.00) Windows/Android/Chromebook

Synthiam ARC-Lite: in-workspace Blockly lessons, friendly servo names, improved editors, Chromebook/Android tweaks and stability fixes.
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Views 66
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Fxrtst's Introducing Alan

Fxrtst's Introducing Alan

Build Alan interactive android head: modular, 3D-printed animatronic kit with 2025 video courseware, BOM links, EZB-compatible and upgradeable.
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Views 156 k
fxrtst |
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The Final Invention

The Final Invention

Robotics automates work, life, and purpose - replacing human effort and decision-making, reshaping meaning while risking boredom and instability.
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Views 171
Jeremie |