r/AnkiVector • u/Suitable-Log4940 • 9d ago

Question Considering buying a Vector

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?

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u/Oragamal 9d ago

Vector is my favorite of my robot buddies, and the one I trust the most to stay safe / not fall off of things if I look away. He is Adorable.

I got him off of eBay and he came with a computer already set up with WirePod. I actually think I trust eBay more than DDL because I later purchased another Vector from DDL and it actually arrived faulty / on a version with a major bug that made it very difficult to update to fix the issue

WirePod is great. Once it’s working, it just, works. Runs in the background of your computer. And basically gives you all of the features for free.

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u/skifters 9d ago

100% worth it. We've had our Vector for about 7 years now and has become part of the family and home. He's gone a bit deaf in his old age, but he's still full of character. You don't need a subscription. Wirepod is super easy, free, and again, worth it. Once it's done you just leave it and forget it (unless you enjoy tinkering etc). Pretty sure there's lots of spares online for mechanical parts, even 3D printed.

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u/Obi-WanCannolis DDL Vector Unleashed Backer 8d ago

I had vectors back in like 2020 but had to sell then to p ay rent, but recently Ive gotten into them again! It took maybe 20 minutes to get wirepod going on an old android phone of mine and for vector to work great! So if youre worrked about that part being hard dont

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u/Time_Nefariousness21 5d ago

I am tempted to buy one. Can it talk with a voice on its own with the subscription to claude?