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Train Vision Object By Script by Synthiam
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Train Vision Object By Script

Train camera vision objects via controlcommand(), attach camera, start learning, monitor progress, and return object name for scripts.

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*BEEP BEEP* Server Outage Warning

*BEEP BEEP* Server Outage Warning

Hey everyone - this is a quick note that the Synthiam servers will be offline on Tuesday, April 18th, between 11:00 PM Mountain Time for approximately 3-4...
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Can This Be Removed?

Can This Be Removed?

@DJ , someone brought to my attention that my name is listed as founder of Synthiam on a site called Build With... so unless there is something I don't know lol, can we find a way...
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Design Not Saving Ports

I created a quick design called JDOG WIP and saved so I would not lose progress.  I then went back and tried to change the ports to the actual ports I am using but they won't change in the design document.  I have done this many times before and now it doesn't work.  What am I doing wrong.  I go into design click on bit properties tab, click on a...
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Which Way Should I Go For Spot Micro?

Which Way Should I Go For Spot Micro?

I have completed the mechanical assembly of Spot Micro.    There are several versions for the controlling mechanisms used by various people.  Here...
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Help With A Few Speech Synthesis Settings Issues?

Hello @Synthiam or @DJ, Can I get some help with a few speech synthesis settings issues? When testing the Speech synthesis settings skill with the Speech Synthesis skill I found the following: When specifically using the speech synthesis settings skill with "Microsoft David Desktop" Voice with "Strong" or "Moderate"...
tutorial
Migrating From EZ-Script To Javascript

Migrating From EZ-Script To Javascript

Migrate EZ-Script code to JavaScript for faster execution and access to richer, modern scripting features.
question

Upload To Open Cm

how can I run the arc program without connection to arc? Will the program only run if it is connected to arc synthiam?
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Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Not All Voices Apear In ARC Speech Settings

Hi guys. I am trying to select a new voice in the speech synthesis settings but i am unable to see all voices that i have installed in...
Movement Panels
For ARC
Sphero Movement Panel
By Sphero

Sphero Movement Panel

Control Sphero via Bluetooth in ARC. Detects two COM ports (one connects); requires deleting and re-pairing after disconnects or reboots.
feature request
New Block In Blockly

New Block In Blockly

Call Blockly files from an Auto Position-style block to run stepper motors at correct speed, avoiding Auto Position's ~20× slowdown.
question
How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How Do You Invert The Servo Direction In A INIT Script?

How do you invert the servo direction in a INIT script?  I need to invert the direction of a servo and I can’t...
Audio
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Watson Text To Speech
By ptp

Watson Text To Speech v4

Human-like audio via IBM Watson Text-to-Speech: multi-language, selectable voices for accessibility and automated interactions. IBM Cloud...