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Hi DJ, I have a great intrest in robotics, but have never really done it, except for LEGO Mindstorms. But, I like remote control over programming. So, I surfed the internet and recently discovered EZ-Robot and been spending some time putting together a plan for my first robot. Then I thought of the downloading for ARC, and noticed it "Requires Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 or higher" and in the FAQs, it says "EZ-Builder will run in Parallels in Windows on a Mac but not in OS/X." What does that mean? My family only has Macs now, so how do I get ARC? If not, can you recommend another program that runs on Mac and is compatible with the EZ-B? I appreciate taking your time to read this.

Gunner · Answer

ARC and EZ-B are joined at the hip You will not find other software to control DJ's brainchild robot controller... nor would you want to, this combo is truly EZ I haven't joined the "Dark Side" and only use Windows PCs but what the FAQ is referring to is that you would need to run a licensed copy of Windows (preferably Win 7) in a "virtual PC" environment within your Mac, using something like: Parallels Desktop Or a dual boot option using: Bootcamp I believe there are a few Mac users here that can weigh in with more authority on the best option based on the model of Mac and OS version you are running.

rkalter19 · Answer

Ya I looked up a video to do it with Bootcamp but the comments have many people saying it didn't work in some parts of the download and installation. So, I'm not sure if I should risk it. Thank you though for responding.

rkalter19 · Answer

Do you know of any other programs and robot controller like the ARC and EZ-B that work for macs?

MovieMaker · Answer

EZB is a "ONE of a KIND" Unique hardware and software in the whole Universe. sorry. D.J. could tell you more. It seems like it would run under the virtual windows on a mac.

elfege · Answer

Has anyone tried running it under parallel desktop?

Dunning-Kruger · Answer

@elfege It's a 2 year old thread.... He may have already found a solution...

thetechguru · Answer

I haven't myself - my wife doesn't let me use her Macbook , but there are reports of it running well under Parallels. In fact, better now with the WiFi V4 than trying to get Bluetooth working in a virtual machine. Alan

elfege · Answer

Ok good because my School is working on the dark side so I'll have to use parallel. Alan, install teamviewer on ur wife's laptop!

DJ Sures · Answer

We have some staff and LOTS of schools that use parallels on a mac with ARC. There are no issues because it's a real windows installation running.

elfege · Answer

Thank you Dj.

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