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Linking Opposite Rotating Servos

, i built an robot arm, the shoulder rotates using 2 servos connected on port D0 and D1 on an iotiny. Both servos are mirrored. it means when D0 rotates CW ,D1 must rotates CCW to have the arm moves in the same direction. I made a test using the skills horizontal servo with advanced mode. D0 is the master D1 is the "slave" and i checked...
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Robot Tail-Wagging And Fast Movements

Howdy folks, I've always wanted to create a tail-wagging motion for a robot, and I finally figured it out! Additionally, I've learned how to make fast movements. Check out this video for a demonstration: YouTube Link.
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Smart Servo Update Issue Warning

Hello, Synthiam Community, I've generally had positive experiences with smart servos from Waveshare and Feetech. However, I regret to inform you of some recent negative feedback that I encountered. This morning, I attempted to update the firmware on 22 of my servos from version 3.9 to 3.10 using the Feetech debugging tool (FT SCServo Debug...
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Adventure Bot Improvement

Adventure Bot Improvement

so the adventure bot is for playing,i notest the batt wire is dragging on, the floor withs is not good.here simpel solution.put the wire on top. and like cars have a...
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EZ-B V4 Dongle Purpose?

EZ-B V4 Dongle Purpose?

Hello everyone, Has anyone noticed there is a dongle included in the new EZ-B v4 box? Could someone explain what its purpose is? Thank you!
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MG995 Servo Compatibility Issues

MG995 Servo Compatibility Issues

Hello everyone, For those of us using the MG995 servos, there's been a noticeable change to these units. The circuit board is now significantly larger and...
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Used Blinkm Modules Compatibility Issue

I am experiencing an issue with some used BlinkM modules that I recently purchased. While these modules function correctly with the BlinkM USB module on my PC, they do not work with Synthiam ARC and the EZ-B v4/2 Wi-Fi Robot Controller. The new modules operate without any problems, but the reused ones cause an error. This error is indicated by a...
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Configuring Lattepanda In ARC

Hi, I have a LattePanda board integrated into my robot, and I am having trouble configuring its settings in the ARC Pro software. I can't seem to assign it a specific 'seat' or position within the software. Can someone please help me with this issue? Thank you!
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EZ-B V4 Base Protective Covers

EZ-B V4 Base Protective Covers

Hello everyone! I've created some covers for the EZ-B v4 base. These covers can be used whether the EZ-B v4 is installed or not and are designed to protect the...
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Operating Servos In Speed Mode

I have a question regarding the "Feetech Serial Bus Servo" Robot Skill. , could you please tell me if it is possible to operate the servos in speed mode using this skill in Synthiam ARC?
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Simultaneously Playing Sound Files In ARC

I have a question regarding the ability to play two sound files simultaneously using ARC's PC Soundboard feature. Unfortunately, I can't test this myself at the moment, as I am in the process of rebuilding my robot. However, having an answer would greatly assist in my planning. Here’s an overview of my current setup: - My robot includes a Single...
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Issues With JD Robot Connectivity

Issues With JD Robot Connectivity

Hi, I recently purchased a second-hand JD robot, and I've noticed there's a red LED in the top left corner. Is this behavior normal? Additionally, I'm...