How to Install and Set Up ARC for EZ-Robots
This page will detail how to install and set up ARC on your PC, phone, or tablet. It will cover everything you need to get started with EZ-Robots. The ‘Start Here’ guide that is included in every box is also an extremely useful reference tool. Please note that ARC currently only works on Windows (not Macs or Chromebooks).
At the bottom of the page is also a detailed list of practices that we recommend. These practices will help to ensure that your robots work the way they're supposed to, and quickly find any issues that you may have.
At the bottom of the page is also a detailed list of practices that we recommend. These practices will help to ensure that your robots work the way they're supposed to, and quickly find any issues that you may have.
PC Installation
Part 1: Download and Install
Go to www.ez-robot.com/software.html to download the latest version. Click on the button labelled "DOWNLOAD ARC.MSI".
Find the Download button beside ARC (Teams) and click on it to begin the download.
Find and run the download. Click on the following buttons:
- Agree to License Terms and Conditions checkbox
- Install
- Yes for User Account Control (if necessary)
- Once it's installed click Run
Your computer may ask to install necessary C++ or C# .net structure code. This is normal, and you should allow it to install because often the software will automatically go and find the necessary files. If you have any issues, please contact Synthiam Support.
Now you have properly installed ARC. However, there are a few more things to do before we can be fully set up.
Now you have properly installed ARC. However, there are a few more things to do before we can be fully set up.
Step 2: ARC Information
Before we go further: A quick summary of ARC and robot Projects.
ARC is a piece of software, similar to Microsoft Word.
Projects are files that have specific data on them, like Word documents. Different projects/documents will have different data on them. They can be loaded, modified, saved, and erased.
Each project is tied to a specific configuration of a robot, such as a Humanoid, Rover, or Hexapod. Projects can be modified to custom robots as well.
When launching ARC, you should always have the appropriate project loaded; one that is catering specific to your robot type. These next few steps will detail how to do this.
ARC is a piece of software, similar to Microsoft Word.
Projects are files that have specific data on them, like Word documents. Different projects/documents will have different data on them. They can be loaded, modified, saved, and erased.
Each project is tied to a specific configuration of a robot, such as a Humanoid, Rover, or Hexapod. Projects can be modified to custom robots as well.
When launching ARC, you should always have the appropriate project loaded; one that is catering specific to your robot type. These next few steps will detail how to do this.
Step 3: Setting up ARC
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When you first open ARC, a popup will appear detailing the Settings button.
This button is used to program the robot. Read the popup and click Continue. |
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The Projects window will automatically open. Click on the EZ-Robot category at the top.
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Click on the 'Open' button beside the project that corresponds to your robot.
Do not click on the projects that have 'Bare' in the title. The Hexapod project is further to the right, and you can use the scroll bar at the bottom to see it. |
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ARC may ask whether you want to open the Assembly Instructions. Click on Not Now.
These instructions are useful to those who have already assembled a robot before but are less useful to those building an EZ-Robot for the first time. Building an EZ-Robot is easy, but not particularly intuitive, so take care when putting it together. Click here and scroll down to the section 'Robot Assembly and Care' for help with building your robot if you have not done so already. |
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If you are using a Humanoid robot, the software may prompt you to create a servo fine-tune profile.
Please follow this tutorial on how to do this. |
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Done!
Your software is now ready to be used.
You can find the appropriate connection tutorial here, in the 'Robot Assembly and Care' section. Once completed, your robot will be ready to roll!
Your software is now ready to be used.
You can find the appropriate connection tutorial here, in the 'Robot Assembly and Care' section. Once completed, your robot will be ready to roll!