http://www.xyzbot.com/Fritz/downloads/Fritz_Desktop_Binary.zip
c:\Program Files\Fritz\
in a browser and follow the instructions to download and install.
http://arduino.googlecode.com/files/arduino-1.0.5-windows.exe
a. Disable all face parts by unselecting all checkboxes.
b. Enable the "Left Eyebrow" checkbox.
c. Ensure that all the values for Center, Minimum and Maximum are set to zero.
d. By pressing the down button reduce the Minimum value below zero. Some part of Fritz should start moving slowly.
e. Based on which part is moving, enable that checkbox, copy the Pin number and continue to determine the minimum value.
f. Determine the maximum value for the facial part by pressing the up spin button.
g. To test the values in actual usage, click on the Test button next to that facial part. It will cause that part to cycle between maximum and minimum. Press the Test button again to stop this cycle.
h. Continue back on Left Eyebrow until you have found and adjusted all facial parts. A couple notes on each part:
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