Got the new version of #NeonAI installed on my #Mark2. Neon is just a touch too heavy for the hardware in the Mark2. I've heard you can upgrade the Pi to a model with more RAM and supposedly that makes a huge difference. If you can get a Pi. I'm hoping when they get around to a Pi 5 :raspberrypi: it'll keep close enough to the same form factor that it can be dropped into the Mark2. It would be really nice to give it a bit more oomph.

Ooo, just got notified that the new #NeonAI Version 2.0 is available for my #Mycroft #Mark2 That's super exciting. I can't wait to try it out!

I feel like this could be an opportunity for a more open option. Both Google and Amazon have seemingly lost some of their focus on this market because it turns out people aren't just going to ask their voice assistant to buy them something and trust that it's just all going to work out. An open option like #Neon or #OVOS could step in and cover the basic functions. Unfortunately with the demise of #Mycroft, there's no hardware to run it on other than PCs or the #Mark2.

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3703729/whats-going-on-with-google-assistant.html

With the help of @NeonClary, I just upgraded my #Mark2 to an SSD, which has greatly increased the responsiveness. The touch screen is noticeably faster than it was with the USB drive, and it responds to voice commands faster by an order of magnitude. Absolutely worth it if you've got a #Mycroft Mark2 that you've upgraded to Neon. :neon_ai: :mark2:

@mike @Tay0 Welp my #Mycroft #Mark2 went into a never-boot loop this afternoon so I dove in with #neon

I found a link to the image here:
https://neon.ai/NeonAIforMycroftMarkII

It uses the #raspberrypi imager for usb drive config, and all be told it took me 10 minutes of honest work not including watching the image download.

I don't know anything about Neon AI or how to operate the MK2 now but at least it talks to me again.

My old picroft is still on its feet by the way. Huh.

Onward through the fog.....

Whoops, looks like they're out of #RaspberryPi now, so just the last run of #Mark2 devices.

Not trying to shill for #Mycroft, but right now they have for sale what could possibly be the last run of #Mark2 devices. They've already started shutting down operations, so I doubt they're going to be making more. They're a little on the pricy side, but you can still install Neon AI (https://neonassist.com/neonaidownloads) and keep these devices fully functional with an #OpenSource virtual assistant. If that's not your bag, they have surplus Pis available, and those are hard to find.

https://mycroft.ai/shop/

#Mimic3 is finally available for beta testing. It's not a "fully open" test and they send you a link with a generic user/pass combo after you register your email. I assume this is to limit bot traffic and gauge interest. Still looking forward to the #Mycroft #Mark2 in September, and more than likely I'll be using the new @popey voice. I'm still using the original ap voice on my Mark1, and it wouldn't feel natural to use anything else.

https://mycroft.ai/blog/mimic-3-preview/

#Mimic3 is finally available for beta testing. It's not a "fully open" test and they send you a link with a generic user/pass combo after you register your email. I assume this is to limit bot traffic and gauge interest. Still looking forward to the #Mycroft #Mark2 in September, and more than likely I'll be using the new @popey voice. I'm still using the original ap voice on my Mark1, and it wouldn't feel natural to use anything else.

https://mycroft.ai/blog/mimic-3-preview/