Category Archives: robotics

Pre-Built Jasper Kits, Ready to go out of the box!

These kits will arrive and be ready to use the moment you power them up. They will be customized to the user, and an image will be provided so they can restore any time they like.

They will include the following:

  • RPI3 B+
  • 32GB Class 10 SD Card
  • US Robotics 9610 [USB Speaker/Mic]
  • Customized/Installed/Setup of Jasper by me personally
    • Install of Jasper and all dependencies
    • STT Setup
    • TTS Setup
  • Testing
    • Running overnight
    • With your settings if you wish
  • Copy of your personalized image for backup
    • In case you wish to restore to a “Known Good” state
  • Updates
    • Such as customized integrations and modules provided by me.
    • Updated Installer / Setup script COMING SOON.

If you are interested in one of these kits, feel free to contact me or start the process by purchasing one below:




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.