• Andrey posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago

    Understood thanks. Have you tried installing the new NIXIE firmware for the robot? Does Kinect work with the latest firmware?

    • I have with mixed results.
      When I add the services manually, they all appear to work well.
      I can not use the standard InMoov services as I’m running a non-standard build with the PCA9685 servo driver boards in the head and back.
      The scripts I have created for my build appear to work on Manticore, but the servos are not working in Nixie.
      I haven’t…[Read more]

  • Andrey posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago

    @admin Hello everyone, how did you connect the Kinect from the xbox 360 to the PC? The Kinect wire has a similar connector to USB type A, but there are differences.

    • There are a few differences including the numbers of pins.
      I purchased a few years ago, and adaptor cable that came with a 12Vdc Power supply.
      It has the required plug socket for the Kinect to plug into with two wires coming out, one to the power supply, the other to a USB type A plug that connects to your computer.
      Something like…[Read more]

      • Understood thanks. Have you tried installing the new NIXIE firmware for the robot? Does Kinect work with the latest firmware?

        • I have with mixed results.
          When I add the services manually, they all appear to work well.
          I can not use the standard InMoov services as I’m running a non-standard build with the PCA9685 servo driver boards in the head and back.
          The scripts I have created for my build appear to work on Manticore, but the servos are not working in Nixie.
          I haven’t…[Read more]