AIPI-Lite AI Robot
Rayman
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First, this thing is $17 on Amazon, so had to get one...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQNNVV36?
It is very small, maybe 1.5" by 2".
Second, this thing appears to be remarkably hackable, according to this:
https://www.robertlipe.com/449-2/
So, you could turn this in to a WiFi module for around the same price as actual ESP-32 real one.
This one also has microphone, speaker, case, and display. Plus an RGB LED.
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What is most interesting is the back side...
It has places to solder a serial interface and power to:
Unfortunately, I don't know how to program ESP-32 devices, but I'm sure somebody is out there hacking it right now...
Or, maybe you don't need to hack? Maybe there is already code and/or firmware around to make it into a wifi module ++
For that price, it looks like a very interesting device. Have you tried talking to this thing yet.
As for the ESP-32 part, I think you can use micro python, but I am not sure about that. I am sure somebody will join in.
I am almost tempted to get one, but I will wait and see what you discover.
Ray
You can program ESP devices with the Arduino tool set, or even load MicroPython or CircuitPython into the device (depending on flash size). What would be important to find out is if one of those IO pads will allow you to put the ESP into programming mode.
A few minutes later....
Apparently, you can reprogram the device with MicroPython -- according to a quick search, anyway:
Would probably be good to have full schematic so that you can ensure you have (or can write) libraries needed to give you access to all of the features on the device.
It does seem to work and has internal wake word detection. Unfortunately, the wake word is "computer" and can't be changed without reprogramming. But, looks like API for doing that is "coming soon"...
Problem is have three Alexa devices within earshot of where want to use it, each with one of the available wake words. But, have to check if they've added new ones...
Not sure how long you have had this device, but, have you come to a decision as to the usefulness of this device. What would be your recommendation, at this time.
Ray