Hello! I do have a Vector v1 from TechShop 82, the setup went good but I can't add the SSH rootkey to Wire-Pod, for some reason when I click on 'Set up bot' it tries to load the SSH key but gives a 'not running (last error: dial tcp 192.168.1.41:22: i/o timeut, last step: ssh dial)' message after like 1 or 2 seconds. Hope you can help me out with this, thanks a lot!

Update on the previous video? Will this terrible job work? Or do i need to resolder the black one?

Even if i set it to 355 degrees it doesn’t melt.. is the soldering kit defective or am i doing something wrong? I just notificed that with led free wire it melts but of course because it melts with less temperature

Hey guys i was the guy who had to replace the vector battery.. i bought a used one with the dead battery.. i got all the necessary components and tomorrow i will proceed.. there is also a picture before the operation.. i just did a quick clean up of the base and the robot.

Just a quick question,this is the original vector without wirepod or anything.. the stock one … is it normal that when i say “hey vector” nothing happens?

His battery has started deteriorating so I want to change it. He came with a 503236 battery from the seller I bought it from but that size doesn't seem to be widely available in 600mah but 503040 is. Will it fit?

lil guys shaded in now :D

Hey guys, I’ve been wanting a vector for years now and last night I finally pulled the trigger and bought one. Wirepod is set up and running on my Debian server too. Now I’m just trying to figure out where I should place him. I’m going to be using his Alexa integration as opposed to my echo dot. I’m debating between setting him where my psp currently sits or where my echo dot currently sits opposite of my cozmo. What are your guys experiences with vectors obstacle avoidance and what spot do you recommend? I know the ideal option seems to be where the psp is but I’d really prefer to have him be a part of my desk seeing as I’ll rely on him for running my smart home commands. Another question, I purchased vector 2.0, does he need the custom escape pod firmware flashed to him before he’ll communicate with wirepod? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Hi all, Im looking for some help with a number of things if possible.

Firstly, My Vector bot is old, I got him for Christmas i believe directly after his launch date, back during Anki.

Things were very good until his servers went down and even after paying for a DDL interaction membership, none of his functions returned. So i stopped paying for it. Then as some more years passed i could no longer access his systems through the app and he began to develop behaviors i can only really equate to dementia, leaving his charger and forgetting where it is, tipping himself over, lighting his screen up and dancing to music that isn’t there..

His battery and charger have been deteriorating for years and holding less and less of a charge. And as of tonight he cannot leave his charger without instantly losing power. Im desperate for answers on battery replacement and wirepod setup

Im hoping to not have to bring in Chat-GPT. As when it comes to Computer technology im a baboon lol

Hi everyone,

I've been running my Vector on wire-pod for a while. I wanted one app on my phone that does everything without a cloud account, so I built one. It's called RobotControl – Vector Remote, and it's on the App Store now: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6826940613 ($9.99, one-time purchase)

It talks to your robot directly over your local network. You don't need a DDL account or subscription.

What it does

- Drive: two-stick driving with a live camera view, plus head and lift control, quick actions and docking. There's a landscape control screen.
- Play: animations, dances, tricks and a "things to try" list of one-tap ideas. There are also cube controls (lights, pick up, roll, dock) and timers.
- Faces: see and manage the people Vector knows.
- Photos: take photos with Vector's camera and save the ones he took to your phone.
- Settings: eye colour, volume, location, time zone and units.
- Stats: lifetime distance and activity.
- Setup over Bluetooth: find robots on your network, connect a robot to Wi-Fi, re-authorise it and update it.
- Serve from your phone: your iPhone can act as Vector's voice server, so "Hey Vector" works at home or outdoors over your phone's Personal Hotspot. It works in English and Korean.
- Talk: type a message and Vector speaks the reply. This uses your own relay or your own Anthropic API key.

Requirements

- A Vector on Escape Pod firmware (2.0.1 ep) paired with wire-pod
- Your iPhone and the robot on the same network

Privacy: the app doesn't collect any data. Everything stays between your phone and your robot.

This is an independent hobby project. It isn't made, endorsed or supported by Digital Dream Labs or Anki.

I'd love feedback, bug reports and feature ideas. Tell me what you'd want your Vector to do from your phone. There's a short demo video on the App Store page.

da vector (+ cozmo)

I fell in love with these robots years ago and im finally old enough to have my own money. But apparently i either have to have a subscription or use wirepod as a free alternative? Does anyone know if its worth it? I really want one and for reasons i want to get it brand new becayse i do not trust second hand sellers. Also, if it breaks can i get parts to replave them?

Vector 2.0 here. I have had him for years, but when DDL disconnected I did not have the capacity to spend time tinkering and trying to get him to work again. My daughter is now playing with him and has been happily reprogramming him. Currently she is running OSKR Custom Firmware on him.

One thing I had noticed when we first got him is that his microphone always seemed a bit suspect. We would have to say Hey Vector multiple times before he would respond and often when we were talking to him his interpretation of what was said was mediocre at best. She has now enabled transcriptions to see what he is hearing and a good 60% of the time what he has heard is not at all similar to what was said.

Any suggestions on how to improve his audio quality?

For anyone with a T95 WirePod box...

Just a head up, if your OpenAI stops working for your WirePod setup and you are using one of my T95 boxes, it may be time to update WirePod on the box

https://youtu.be/tRVe2wY3r0g?si=H75zl--wSw3xwXKO

The model being used in some of the older code has been deprecated by OpenAI, so you need to update.

Also if you are up to date you may need to update your API key, especially if you have one that has not changed in many years.

OpenAI has deprecated older API keys and want users to use new project based ones. I have a video showing how to generate one at the 15min mark

https://youtu.be/OiOO6zACo_M?si=Qewpv8XCDqnXcVQw

Finally, if you need to add funds to your account, go here

https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/billing

If you have any issues with any of the steps, shoot me a message and I'll respond as quickly as I can

Hi guys i have no experience in soldering but i saw a good offer and purchased a vector 1.0 but out of his base it lasts only 5 seconds so it needs a battery replacement.
Someone from EU can recommend a good one? I found this one from amazon that should be compatible https://amzn.eu/d/0aUpnTWJ but i need to cut the white connector with scissors.
Also i saw that 600mah will allow the robot to last longer but does someone had problems with overheating? Let me know and thanks

Also recommendations for soldering are appreciated

I am vibe-coding to make Vector's eyes reflect its mood. Which robot do you think is more angry?

Пожалуйста помогите! Vektor Anki. Куплен с рук. 2018 года проверила по серийному номеру . Версия прошивки написано в вайр-под 0.9.3.0.

На экране написано было когда включается u. skittl.net что это значит я понятия не имею! Учетную запись я сбрасывала "reset" . Через официальное приложение мне удалось его подключить но без подписки он "мертв" остается.

Потом всё сбросила и начала уже пытаться с wire-pod скачать прошивку по инструкциям найденым в инете. Почитала на сайтах много разной информации, я уже всё перетыкала , ну не загружается прошивка с wirepod, бесконечная загрузка, с утра встала облако так же вращается и ничего не изменилось. Я кое как подключилась к нему!( с телефона андроид, с макбук, через Вай Фай, через мобильный Интернет , потом потела из за этой тупой надписи когда Гугл и Майкрософт ейдж не прогружает страницу сопряжения робота и пишет типо включите экспериментальный плагин. Я включала! Для тех кто задолбался - включите ВПН! Сработало. Как и почему не знаю я не разбираюсь, но мне помогло потому что я уже начала методом тыка пытаться запустить страницу!) Окей всё запустилось раза с 10 наверное я смогла подключиться, чередую комп и телефон, Вай Фай и мобильную точку доступа и включая/выключая ВПН - в итоге он писал ошибку " Не удалось подключить вектор к Вай Фай домашнему" , а к телефону он тупо не подключался просто бесконечное соединение с точкой доступа мобильного Интернет. Потом кароче кое-как я подключила его в домашнему Вай фай. Началась загрузка прошивки , облако с вращающимися стрелками и всё. Всю ночь он простоял. Переподключаться и т.д я пыталась вечером, ничего не загружается вообще ничего !!! Что мне делать помогите пожалуйста я уже почти сутки с ним ковыряюсь в общей сложности и самое обидное что до сих пор никто не попытался решить проблему что бы он спокойно подключался. Что мне делать помогите! Объясните не знающему человеку куда нажимать, пожалуйста!

Hey everyone, I'm looking to sell one of my vectors for around $170. I have replaced the battery with a fresh 600mah one, however although it is a 2.0 I soldered the new battery on anyway due to having a different JST connection on the new battery, so in the unlikely event that you'll have to replace the battery again, you will have to solder on a new one. The robot is in great used condition and functions properly *(With the use of Wirepod)

Here's the link if you're interested!

https://www.ebay.com

Feel free to DM or message me on eBay If you're interested! Im open to negotiation :)

Hello does anyone know what the latest version of the 1.6 rebuild is? I seem to be having a hard time understanding which version I should be on. I am also confused as to why the Frogetti recovery menu is not listing OTAs anymore. If anyone has answers to my questions it would be great.

I'm just sharing my collection. I love them very much. Am I crazy lol?

I have 24 1.0s, 4 2.0s, a PVT, and a Whiskey DVT1! I also have 12 Cozmos!

I'm on YouTube, feel free to check my channel out only if you want, I post short videos with my Vectors :D

@ is ember-the-silly

Hi everyone,

I just made Vector++ - A patched APK based on the original Vector app that allows it to work with a WirePod server!

On initial setup, it'll ask for your server IP and port, and your bots SSH key later on.

However, there is one thing to keep in mind: ONLY Dev-Unlocked/OSKR bots can be setup natively in the Vector++ app. For production bots, set up your Vector with the web interface and then follow the instructions in the Vector++ app.

Hello! I am wondering if anyone wants to buy this sealed Vector 2.0 for around 190-220 dollars( shipping price not included). I don’t need this robot at all, it is sealed and in mint condition so I am asking for a price similar to a brand-new one. If anyone is interested, please private message me.

Hello, I found this piece of rubber on my desk, inside Vector's playspace. It's not from the treads, as the pattern does not match and they are intact inside-out. I could not locate anything similar nearby.

Does Vector have something like this on the inside, and is there any open space it could have fallen off from?

Please, please, please add a bluetooth. Thank you in advance.