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Uploading Images To GPT 4.0 For Analyses

I wanted to send images to GPT 4.0 to be analyzed (Robot what can you see)  how do I do this using ARC.  OpenAI does support image upload via their API but I don't see this in the ARC plugin.   How do I get the robot to take a photo of a person, place or thing (example a cat)  and when I ask it what it can see and then upload this photo image to...
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EZB Firmware Update

, I know this is a EZ Robot EZB question but the firmware update tool is downloaded with ARC from Synthiam. I went to thrie website and was directed to come here for EZB Firmware update help. I thought I'd look for my answer here.  I want to check the Firmware and update my EZB if needed. I have done this many times to other EZB's but over WIFI. My...
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Where Is Action Editor

I want  to edit action on my spider robot on ez b4.? I can't find precise scripts but they are in my actions?
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Javascript Question - Var Or Setvar?

Javascript Question - Var Or Setvar?

@Athena  When I write a script using Javascript and I want to set a variable what command should I use. I've used both setVar and simply just Var....
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Connect Wiring For Iotiny To Arduino

Connect Wiring For Iotiny To Arduino

Hello, How do I connect the iotiny  to the arduino, wiring that is? I want to use arduino for motors and led. Also what skill would I use? Do you...
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Community Robots

.I have not been on community forum for a while but I noticed that there almost no new robots project show case? Any reason ?
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How To Send 'Controlcommand' Via Custom Skill C# Code?

how to send 'ControlCommand' via custom skill c# code? I'm trying to add Talk Servo v2 skill, then add my custom skill, and in code use: ``` base.SendCommand("Talk Servo v2", "Speak", transcribedText);
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3D Bit Library Will Not Sync

I click the "Open" tab and choose the JD robot. I am prompted to "Sync 3D Bit Library". Once I click "sync", I get an error message saying "Error downloading from Synthiam: The operation has timed out". What might cause this issue and what are some possible solutions to fix the error?
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Roboclaw Packet Serial Comm

Roboclaw Packet Serial Comm

Has anyone written a skill or script that will support the RoboClaw Packet Serial Mode communications? Specificly, a skill/script that can set the motor speed,...
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Can The USB Of An RP Lidar Be Wireless?

Trying to keep my computer at a fixed location and have the bot moving around and was wondering if there is a way to make RP Lidar USB cord have an adapter to make it wireless? Is there an adapter/transmitter available somewhere? Thanks
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How Long Does The Battery Last?

I'm curious about the runtime of the JD-HUMANOID, SIX - HEXAPOD, and ROLI - TRACKED ROBOT when their batteries are fully charged. How long does the battery last?
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Changing The Max And Min Pulse Width Values

Hello, I'm using the ARC system to control a servos with a standard Arduino Uno. I having problems with the my servo not achieving the full desired range of motion. I believe the problem is the Max and Min Pulse Width Values for controlling servo motors. I came to this conclusion after using servo library for regular servo. After changing the Min...