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Jasper Images Updated version 1.4 (aka Revision 4)

They are updating now; this includes a few fixes and features.

 

  • Jasper Tools Cron Installed (keeps them updated)
  • TTS Server Setup Out of the box!
  • STT Setup Out of the Box! (Just add key in profile.yml)
  • Jasper Start at Boot Cron Installed (allows for Jasper to start at boot)
  • Tested with several different variations of USB devices
    • USB Mic /Speaker Combinations
  • A ‘paired’ installer will be released soon!
    • This will allow the user to answer a few simple questions and have it running in seconds.

I apologize for the delays recently, I have had some personal issues come up.

NAOMI gets an Upgrade… A head…

NAOMI-HEAD

 

Hardware Shown:

  • High Resolution Raspberry PI Camera
    • Eventually I would like to try stereoscopic vision
  • PIR Motion Sensor
    • Used to ‘Wake’ NAOMI to motion in the room.
  • UltraSonic Range Sensor
    • She will track any motion
    • Once an Object/Person/Face is being tracked the Range Sensor will take measurement readings.
  • PWM HAT
    • Used to remove ‘Jitter’, and allow for other Servos
    • May try an “Arm”
  • Server Mount Allowing Pan/Tilt

N.A.O.M.I – v1 Build

This is the latest revision of NAOMI

Keep in mind, I am working to make this easily built with off-shelf (preferably cheap) parts.

Currently Running:

  • RPI2
  • Bluetooth Adapter
  • Pico Router (2″ Square)
    • Allows for Network Bridging (AKA Borrowing Wifi)
  • Wifi Adapter
  • USB Speakerphone
  • Camera (x2)
    • One IP
    • One USB (Can’t See it in Pic)
  • Zwave Home Automation Controller (usb)

Integrations (Currently In Use):

  • Jasper Framework
    • Evernote
    • Twitter
    • Wolfram Alpha
    • Facebook (Tested)
    • Gmail Notifier
  • Home-Assistant.io (testing)
    • Shows when people or devices leave or come on to the network.
    • Tracks family members
    • Tracks Internet Speed Performance over time
    • Tracks Weather
    • Controls Zwave/Zigbee Devices
      • Turn on/off lights, open doors, etc…

NAOMI Updated Pics

Here is the latest picture I have of the ‘Semi-Portable’ version of NAOMI.

This includes the following:

  • 30AH Battery @ 2.2a (tested)
    • 35AH LiON Cells “Quick Drain”
  • Touch Screen 7″
    • Mounted Externally in own case
      • Not Permanent, built for bench
  • RPI2
  • 1TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive
  • Bluetooth Dongle
    • Not Shown
  • Powered USB Hub
    • Replaced/Rebuilt for one with switched ports
  • Logitech C170 USB Camera/Mic

Projects Page Added!

As requested, I have created a place for my projects on my site.  Please feel free to follow me as I work through them.  They are not projects that I am taking on professionally. They are completely for fun, and with no expectation or time limits.  That being said, I am a huge supporter of open source.

So in that spirit, I will be posting all functional code when I feel its ready to be used.  I am always open to ideas/suggestions.  Feel free to contact me via my Contacts page any time.