# Hardware **URL:** https://community.openconversational.ai/c/mycroft-project/hardware/11.md [Latest](https://community.openconversational.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openconversational.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openconversational.ai/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/about-the-hardware-category/58)
**Author:** [@ryanleesipes](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/ryanleesipes)\ **Replies:** 0
Hardware Category This category is for the technical discussion of the Mycroft hardware, it does not concern the design of the enclosure (that is covered in the "Design" category). Here are some examples of what is co… --- ## [Opening / disassembling Mark II](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/opening-disassembling-mark-ii/13349)
**Author:** [@phone](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/phone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/opening-disassembling-mark-ii/13349 "2023-02-20T07:52:52Z")
How do I open / disassemble Mark II? Mainly trying to see if I can connect HDMI / 3.5mm to Pi. I saw instructions but they are for assembling 3D printed Mark II https://www.instructables.com/Mycroft-Mark-II-3D-Printed-D… --- ## [Hardware modification resources](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/hardware-modification-resources/12926)
**Author:** [@phone](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/phone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/hardware-modification-resources/12926 "2022-12-11T20:31:35Z")
Hi are there resources for community hardware modifications with Mark II ? for e.g. I was looking to add external speaker as primary output. Or maybe full plasma big screen on Mark II with HDMI out. --- ## [Delay Sum Beamformer](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/delay-sum-beamformer/12199)
**Author:** [@StuartIanNaylor](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/StuartIanNaylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/delay-sum-beamformer/12199 "2022-05-23T04:40:02Z")
Ok only for linear arrays as this was purposely aimed at Pi3 and tried more complex beamform algs such as GSC (generalised sidelobe cancellor) and forgot what MVDR stands for but far to much load for a Pi3. Its not that… --- ## [Yotto USB Microphone works with Mycroft Picrosoft image on Raspberry Pi 4](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/yotto-usb-microphone-works-with-mycroft-picrosoft-image-on-raspberry-pi-4/10949)
**Author:** [@Culturedropout](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Culturedropout)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/yotto-usb-microphone-works-with-mycroft-picrosoft-image-on-raspberry-pi-4/10949 "2022-02-28T19:05:07Z")
For what it’s worth, I decided to try one of these: YOTTO USB Conference Microphone for Computer, 360° Omnidirectional Condenser PC Mic with Mute Key, Plug & Play for Video Conference, Recording, Skype, Online Class, Vo… --- ## [$7.99 USB-powered speakers with analog input works with Mycroft](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/7-99-usb-powered-speakers-with-analog-input-works-with-mycroft/10950)
**Author:** [@Culturedropout](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Culturedropout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/7-99-usb-powered-speakers-with-analog-input-works-with-mycroft/10950 "2021-06-27T21:00:45Z")
Just spent a whole $7.99 on this pair of speakers on Amazon. They work fine with Mycroft on my Raspberry Pi 4, although I had to use alsa from the command line to turn up the volume to a comfortable level. Not deafenin… --- ## [Simple Speaker for Rpi](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/simple-speaker-for-rpi/10916)
**Author:** [@droidus](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/droidus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/simple-speaker-for-rpi/10916 "2021-06-16T23:58:58Z")
I have the raspberry pi, and I am using the 3.5mm headphone jack for my audio output. I purchased this on amazon, but when I plug it into my phone or the rpi, it puts out static when nothing is playing. Can anyone reco… --- ## [Suggested speakers not working](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/suggested-speakers-not-working/10572)
**Author:** [@jester\_colon](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/jester_colon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/suggested-speakers-not-working/10572 "2021-04-17T19:18:38Z")
I know there aren’t many speakers that are gate Terd to work I followed this Video and even bought the one shown in the video using her link. This is the third speaker I’ve bought from Amazon and whenever I set up the pi… --- ## [Mycroft on Nvidia Jetson Nano](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-on-nvidia-jetson-nano/6850)
**Author:** [@danielf](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/danielf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-on-nvidia-jetson-nano/6850 "2020-12-04T07:22:51Z")
Hi, I was wondering if Mycroft can run on Nvidia Jetson nano deployed with CUDA. With 128 cuda cores and 4GB running a Linux4Tegra OS in such hardware has the potential of making Mycroft run pretty fast. What I don’t k… --- ## [Bluetooth HSP/HFP](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/bluetooth-hsp-hfp/8199)
**Author:** [@StuartIanNaylor](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/StuartIanNaylor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:23am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/bluetooth-hsp-hfp/8199 "2020-11-19T09:23:00Z")
I am having a bad one as it should be possible to use index: 1 name: \ driver: \ owner module: 23 properties: device.description = "A10… --- ## [How Much RAM Does Mycroft Need?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/how-much-ram-does-mycroft-need/5554)
**Author:** [@AIOSDev05](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/AIOSDev05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/how-much-ram-does-mycroft-need/5554 "2020-11-16T20:01:52Z")
I’m working on a project where I need a very small SBC. I’m looking at the NanoPi Neo Air due to it’s 40x40mm form factor, camera, speaker, microphone, and wifi capabilities. My main concern with this board being able to… --- ## [Will the Matrix Voice microphone array be supported?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/will-the-matrix-voice-microphone-array-be-supported/4779)
**Author:** [@botacious](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/botacious)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/will-the-matrix-voice-microphone-array-be-supported/4779 "2020-11-06T07:36:17Z")
Matrix Voice microphone range is an excellent piece of hardware. Will the Mycroft create an install script as they’ve done with other hardware? --- ## [Moira C1 - Open Source Hardware (OSH) design for Mycroft](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/moira-c1-open-source-hardware-osh-design-for-mycroft/9050)
**Author:** [@Fmstrat](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Fmstrat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/moira-c1-open-source-hardware-osh-design-for-mycroft/9050 "2020-09-04T21:48:26Z")
NOTE: The Moira C1 is in beta/review phase. Please see the Status section below. Moira C1 The Moira C1 is an Open Source Hardware (OSH) design for the Mycroft software appliance. Upon release the following will be a… --- ## [Pulseaudio network delays](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/pulseaudio-network-delays/8531)
**Author:** [@gekoch](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/gekoch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/pulseaudio-network-delays/8531 "2020-08-04T10:49:01Z")
Hy My setup is looking like this: Mycroft - Runs on a Linux computer (Lattepanda Alpha) and is connected to the LAN and has a a USB microphone Homesound System - A soundbar is connected over HDMI to a Rpi where Pulsea… --- ## [EC respeaker echo cancellation](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/ec-respeaker-echo-cancellation/8450)
**Author:** [@StuartIanNaylor](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/StuartIanNaylor)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/ec-respeaker-echo-cancellation/8450 "2020-06-22T10:52:01Z")
I managed to get EC to work as in run but actually wondering if it works. Anyone else had any success with EC from. My main problem was when I stopped recording ec would stop. I got past that by using a loopback de… --- ## [S-Pipe Myford audio engineering](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/s-pipe-myford-audio-engineering/8298)
**Author:** [@StuartIanNaylor](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/StuartIanNaylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:53am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/s-pipe-myford-audio-engineering/8298 "2020-03-21T07:53:02Z")
3-1/2" BMR Full-Range Speaker BMR Full-Range Speaker - Tectonic TEBM65C20F-8 $14.39 100WATT CLASS D AUDIO AMPLIFIER BOARD - Wondom TPA3116 $26.90 I actually have a 8 cm (3.3") HiFi fullrange driver on my desk and a che… --- ## [Mark 1 hardware availability](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mark-1-hardware-availability/8086)
**Author:** [@rootus](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/rootus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mark-1-hardware-availability/8086 "2020-02-14T02:49:36Z")
Hello, I really like the look of the Mark1 version and I am really interested to get my hands on one. Since the official store lists the product as sold out I have tried ebay and all the other market places in Germany bu… --- ## [Seeedstudio - Two new Mic array's available](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/seeedstudio-two-new-mic-arrays-available/4168)
**Author:** [@j1nx](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/j1nx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/seeedstudio-two-new-mic-arrays-available/4168 "2019-09-02T23:50:05Z")
I just saw on Facebook (yes, I know) Seeedstudio has added two new Mic Array voard for Raspberry Pi. ReSpeaker 4-Mic Linear Array Kit for Raspberry Pi http://wiki.seeedstudio.com/ReSpeaker\_4-Mic\_Linear\_Array\_Kit\_for\_Ra… --- ## [Benefit of more Memory on PiCroft?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/benefit-of-more-memory-on-picroft/6799)
**Author:** [@GucamOle](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/GucamOle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/benefit-of-more-memory-on-picroft/6799 "2019-06-24T18:23:01Z")
Hi there. The new Rasberry 4b was just announced with different Memory-Options up to 4GB. Any clue about how much MyCroft would benefit from more memory? Or will the 1GB version run just as good as the 4GB? Any educat… --- ## [Future Mycroft hardware idea](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/future-mycroft-hardware-idea/6631)
**Author:** [@rekkitcwts](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/rekkitcwts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 6:11am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/future-mycroft-hardware-idea/6631 "2019-05-24T06:11:47Z")
This post was inspired after reading a lot of stuff about the Jibo robot. Wouldn’t it be awesome if after saying the wake word, a robot head with a pan/tilt face tracker like this one would face the user that says it? T… --- ## [Enabling Serial Communication](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/enabling-serial-communication/656)
**Author:** [@Gustavo\_Emden](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Gustavo_Emden)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/enabling-serial-communication/656 "2019-03-28T17:50:04Z")
I have Mycroft working just fine on a Raspberry 2 running Raspian Jessie-lite. However, I'm having trouble getting Mycroft to connect to UART. I've disabled the login console for the pi using raspi-config. Here's the err… --- ## [Pi3B 64bit OS implementation](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/pi3b-64bit-os-implementation/5559)
**Author:** [@cbxbiker61](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/cbxbiker61)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/pi3b-64bit-os-implementation/5559 "2019-02-16T22:10:58Z")
I have Mycroft running on Pi3B with 64 bit OS. Due to the type of processing that Mycroft does I figured that the 64bit implementation would be faster and more responsive. Now I just need to power it down and mount it … --- ## [Source code and documentation for Mark 1 hardware](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/source-code-and-documentation-for-mark-1-hardware/5684)
**Author:** [@avanc](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/avanc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/source-code-and-documentation-for-mark-1-hardware/5684 "2019-01-17T16:52:47Z")
Hello, the Mark II is almost on the way and I want to avoid that my current Mark I is going to get bored. Thus, I want to use the hardware for another project, as I like the case very much. However, I couldn’t find the… --- ## [Microphone worked one day stopped working the next](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/microphone-worked-one-day-stopped-working-the-next/5496)
**Author:** [@PauloVH](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/PauloVH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/microphone-worked-one-day-stopped-working-the-next/5496 "2018-12-31T13:32:31Z")
Hi, Yesterday I got my speaker and microphone set up for my picroft (raspberry pi 3 model B). Everything was working as a charm. I used this guide to get it set up: After setting it up I added the posibility to us… --- ## [Mycroft Mark 2 SOC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-mark-2-soc/4149)
**Author:** [@mikelima](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/mikelima)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 6:47am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/mycroft-mark-2-soc/4149 "2018-07-14T06:47:37Z")
While waiting for my Mark 2 kit, I have been wondering about its potential, and I have checked the specs for the listed MPSoC SOC that has been selected. From the specsheet, it looks to be in the same performance ballpa… --- ## [Home Server - Raspberry Pi Nodes?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/home-server-raspberry-pi-nodes/2954)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Hendricks](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Tyler_Hendricks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/home-server-raspberry-pi-nodes/2954 "2018-07-09T00:17:05Z")
So i have a pretty nice(i7-6850k, 32Gb ram, GTX 1080, 16 TB HDD) server (Ubuntu 17.04) set up here that basically just being used as a NAS. while the picroft is fine i was thinking of making my home server my main mycro… --- ## [Microphone array?](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/microphone-array/2277)
**Author:** [@mstormi](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/mstormi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/microphone-array/2277 "2018-06-10T17:27:11Z")
All, is there anybody to know a microphone array to work with Mycroft/Pi or Mk1 ? I'm obviously referring to a useful mic array, i.e. one to include HW processing support for echo cancellation and eventually beamformin… --- ## [USB microphone for Raspberry Pi](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/usb-microphone-for-raspberry-pi/319)
**Author:** [@jhusum](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/jhusum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 10:54am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/usb-microphone-for-raspberry-pi/319 "2018-02-09T10:54:55Z")
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good USB microphone to use on a Raspeberry Pi? I'd like to get something to use to test the Mycroft AI when the SDK gets released later. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Compatibility with Adafruit PiTFT 3.5" Touch Screen for Raspberry Pi](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/compatibility-with-adafruit-pitft-3-5-touch-screen-for-raspberry-pi/2914)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/compatibility-with-adafruit-pitft-3-5-touch-screen-for-raspberry-pi/2914 "2018-02-06T13:41:08Z")
So, I’m currently working on a project that requires the use of the Adafruit PiTFT 3.5" Touch Screen for Raspberry Pi. It has drivers which are based on raspbian and while I’m able to get it working on both jessie and j… --- ## [My Microphone is very insensitive](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/my-microphone-is-very-insensitive/2204)
**Author:** [@webshadow](https://community.openconversational.ai/u/webshadow)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://community.openconversational.ai/t/my-microphone-is-very-insensitive/2204 "2018-01-13T08:32:10Z")
Hi Everybody, I have two mark-1 neither of which seems to hear me when i am more than about a meter away or unless i am literally yelling. Messing with the soundmixer has not helped at all and i just can't use mycroft… [Next page](https://community.openconversational.ai/c/mycroft-project/hardware/11.md?page=1)