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Lidar A3m1 Error

Hi, I am using the RPLidar A3M1, but it is not functioning as expected. The system displays the following message: Timeout set for 2000ms RPLidar SDK: 2.0.0 Slamtec SDK: 2.1.0 Connected to COM13 @ 256000 Model: 43 Hardware Version: 113 Firmware Version: 7824 Serial No: 9B291C7164E72B13E0CF5E303CE92B13 Motor Ctrl Supported: False Health: , Code 7209...
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Model Rocket Launch System Progress!

Model Rocket Launch System Progress!

I am currently developing a model rocket launch system using an ESP-32 microcontroller, with the launch sequence programmed in Synthiam ARC. To...
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ARC Shortcut Creator

Does Shortcut Creator work in ARC? The Create Shortcut and Copy file path to clipboard are both greyed out and not clickable Thanks Steve
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Noob Looking To Connect A Bot

Hello All, I am just starting out with robotics and need guidance on the next steps. I have a third-party TurtleBot that is based on a Raspberry Pi (RPi). It...
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Movement Panel With Servo Control

Movement Panel With Servo Control

I have modified my 3-wheel robot by replacing the two 360-degree servos with a motor equipped with a differential. This motor is controlled by a dual...
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How To I Include Pauses In Speech Synthesis.

How can I incorporate natural pauses into a speech script using Synthiam ARC? For instance, I want it to say "HO pause HO pause HO" with noticeable pauses in between. Currently, my Santa head is saying "HO HO HO" too quickly, and I would like to slow it down for a more natural delivery.
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How To Send GPT Text To Azure Text To Speech

How To Send GPT Text To Azure Text To Speech

How can I send text from a ChatGPT skill to Azure Text-to-Speech in ARC to access different voice options?
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Scripting Error On Edit

I am encountering an error message when first opening ARC and attempting to edit a script on my Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet. The error details are as follows: ARC Version: 2024.12.21.00 Error Message: System.InvalidOperationException: Cef.IsInitialized was false! Check the log file for errors! See...
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Rplidar C1 Not Working

Is it possible to use the RPLidar C1 with Synthiam ARC, or is compatibility limited to the RPLidar A series? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Need Assistance With A Script

Need Assistance With A Script

Hello @Athena, I have the latest update to ARC(12/21).  I'm having trouble with one of my scripts that previously worked. Attached is a snippet of the code:...