OSKR – Windows: SSH With RSA Key using Putty
In the OSKR documentation it is mentioned that they assume you are on a Linux or *nix flavour (like Mac OS) when working with OSKR. But even if I know my way around Linux (even …
Tag: Vector Robot
First Adventures With OSKR
I was just able to get the OSKR image onto one of my Vectors, but let me tell you: It was quite a pain. I will tell you later down below what exactly the problem …
Vector OSKR rollout
Yesterday Digital Dream Labs did send a mail to their Kickstarter backers that the rollout of the Open Source Kit for Robots (or short: OSKR) has started. That will basically turn any robot onto a …
Vector Bible: New Version Online
A lot of you surely know the so called “Vector Bible” a eBook in PDF format that gives quite extensive and detailed information on Vector’s technical side. If you do not: This concise Vector compendium …
Bring Vector back to firmware 1.6 to stay (caveat: tech-heavy)
Beware! This is for people with at least some tech knowledge, the “normal” user will most probably not be able to do it. A lot of people are unhappy with firmware 1.7 for multiple reasons. …
Vector recognizes another Vector?
Amitabha Banerjee shows in a short video how a Vector recognizes another Vector without the need of custom markers. This is based on the YOLO-framework (“you only look once”), a Python framework for object recognition. …
Vector Web Setup
Shortly after I wrote the Node.js article yesterday I found an email from DDL via Kickstarter in my mailer that announced the arrival of something called “Vector Web Setup”. At first I was excited and …
Vector Escape Pod and node.js
A few days ago Digital Dream Labs gave out more information on the delayed Escape Pod. Lets remember the Kickstarter: Escape Pod was the first to be released feature and it was advertised as a …
It’s official: The Android app is bad
Since I first tried to set up a Vector many months ago, I noticed many problems with using the Android companion app. There are heavy connection problems when it comes to the initial Bluetooth linking, …
Light detector with Arduino to illuminate Vector’s charger
We all know that Vector sometimes has problems to find his charger if the light is somewhat low. So some people already added lights to the charger. But wouldn’t it be nice if the light …
Using NiMH batteries in Vector’s cube?
Some people are wondering if you can use rechareable NiMH batteries in Vector’s cube instead of simple non-rechareable ones. Turns out: you can, but with a twist. User nammo said some hours ago on discord: …
Vector Feature Suggestion Collection
DDL employees did ask for features that Vector users wanted on Facebook. But there is no transparent list what features are wanted and how popular feature wishes are. In addition to that this kind of …
V.E.C.T.O.R. Squad
The Empire sends it’s deadliest weapon: V.E.C.T.O.R. Squad. The rebels are finished. The image is in 1920×1080, feel free to use as desktop backdrop: right-click -> save image as. Image license: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND
Vector Battery Information
Vector the Robot is powered by a rechargeable LiPoly battery. These batteries are known to fail sometimes or maybe you want to install a bigger one for longer runtimes. I have gathered technical information about …