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Chort Commands

is it possible to chorten the command like robot move forwart into just , forwart.i notest its very handy and more correct. robot move forwart=3sec robot move reverse=3sec robot turn left=3sec robot turn right=3 sec forwart=1 sec reverse=1sec left=1sec right=1sec
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Running 2 Ez Cameras

Running 2 Ez Cameras

I am trying to run 2 EZ Cameras on one instense of ARC. I can get a second one to run for a short time but then It quits working and then I get this error message; 8/4/2015 2:38 PM...
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C# Sdk Tutorial Error

C# Sdk Tutorial Error

Hello every one , Could anyone told me why this error always appear when I ran some c# sdk tutorial
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Controlcommand Values - Looking For Help

I have looked thru the scripting manual and the Learn Section. I cannot find any clarification or syntax on this command. I would love to use it. Thanks Wayne
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Coming Along And Looking Good

Coming Along And Looking Good

Is there any firm date of when the open house will be yet? I am thinking about Nick and I coming up for it.
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Google's Project Tango Superior Indoor Micro Navigation

Google's Project Tango Superior Indoor Micro Navigation

Hi, Just did a search through the forum and didn't see anyone using this here yet. This is the smartest sensor...
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Rename The Wifi?

Hi, I'm looking to see if there is a way to rename the wifi for each robot. In a classroom with 10 robots, it is very frustrating to have kids connect to their own robot. Thanks for any help you can give!
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Let Roli Say Specified Words Through Ez-B V4's Speakers

Let Roli Say Specified Words Through Ez-B V4's Speakers

Hi , I am programming roli in c#. I want roli speak specified words through the EZB4 soundboard. How can I do...
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Question About The Http Server

Good Morning, I just used the HTTP Server in my project. I have a question please: Would it be possible to add a user name and password? (I only see one field entry) Thanks! Wayne
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Difference From Tutorial

When I looked at the tutorials after they were done adjusting the surbos the arms go down but it dose not do that for mine and when I run an action it's arms go up like its arms go up like it's flexing and it buzz. please help.
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All Servos On My Jd Are Locked And Unresponsive

I have a very irritating problem. All servos on my JD are locked and unresponsive. The ARC software doesn't show anything wrong, but when I run the script that I want played out, only the LED's in JD's head function properly. This isn't a coding issue; the script ran exactly the way I wanted last time I used it, as it has worked unchanged since...
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Initiation Script

I'm not sure if this normal or not but its always happened to me, whenever I first run the initiation script, the motors with encoders, (radar & waist), both running with Sabertooth/kangaroos, need to "home" to the limit switch so the motors know their position, but one or both don't start "homing". They just sit there. I...