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Arduino Giga With Wifi And Bluetooth

I am considering getting an Arduino Giga with WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities and have a few questions. Has anyone integrated this with Synthiam ARC yet? Would it connect in client mode similar to the EZ-B v4? Should we use the Bluetooth option or the WiFi for connectivity? Does it require any specific software to be uploaded so that it...
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ARC 2024.09.18.00 (Pro & Runtime)

Synthiam ARC improves Bing Speech wake-word recordings, adds clipboard copy for control commands, and fixes HBridge PWM error handling.
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Usb Webcam Only With Resolution 320 X 240 By Tracking Face

, I am testing a USB webcam connected to my PC. The face tracking feature only works with a resolution of 320 x 240. If I choose a higher resolution, such as 640 x 480 or above, it does not track faces. Is this normal behavior? Interestingly, object tracking works well at higher resolutions.
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Bing Speech Controlled By A Script

Bing Speech Controlled By A Script

@TMesserschmidt I tried the script from the tutorial "Add New AIML Categories with Voice." I encountered no errors, but the file created is...
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System Exception With Wheel Encoder Counter Skill

Could someone help me understand why I am getting this exception with the Wheel Encoder Counter skill? 1. I uploaded the firmware DJ's UNO Firmware with Wheel Encoder Counter (Feb 8, 2019) on my Arduino UNO from this link: Arduino Uno Firmware by following the steps in this tutorial: Connecting Arduino to ARC. 2. I connected the wheel encoders to...
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How To Modify The Bot Name In Aimlbot ?

I am experimenting with AIMLBot and would like to give the bot a personal name, such as John. When I ask, "What's your name?" it should respond with "John." I have checked some AIML files and the configuration file, but it is not clear what needs to be changed. By changing the name, my robot will feel more personalized. Could...
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Step-By-Step Guide To Assigning Lists To Arrays In Script Language

Assigning a list of values to an array in scripting languages can streamline data management and enhance your programming efficiency. This process involves initializing an array and then populating it with values from a list. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process: ### Step-by-Step Guide #### 1. Initialize the Array Start by...
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DC Motor And Grinding Noise When PWM Is Used

or anyone else in the know. Can you help me with my problem I'm having? Please see below. I welcome any thoughts or suggestions. I'm not only asking for ideas but also writing this down to try to help myself understand what is happening amd maybe figure it out. A few odd things are happening First, I've been using PWM to adjust the speed on a...
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Merge 3 Blockly Scripts

, is it possible to merge three Blockly scripts into one? I know that I can copy and paste JavaScript code sequentially, but I don't see an easy way to do this in Blockly.
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Pandorabot With Bing Speech Recognition

Pandorabot With Bing Speech Recognition

I am using Bing Speech Recognition with Pandorabot. It works fine, although Pandorabot sometimes gives very funny answers. I have two...
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How To Create Multidimensional Arrays

How To Create Multidimensional Arrays

Could you please show me how to create an array with 20 names, each associated with three values (x, y, z)? Additionally, I would like to generate...
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Control Multiple Jds At The Same Time

How can I control multiple robots simultaneously using Synthiam ARC? I have created various Auto Position panels, but they only seem to control the EZ-B index 0. How can I configure them to control different EZ-B indexes? I am looking for a way to manage multiple robots at the same time using Synthiam ARC. Specifically, I have set up several Auto...