Hello-Lucy

Mykle1

As you know, the installer was not at fault. The automatic identification of the microphone was not happening, at least on the Pi. Thanks for stepping in while I was busy troubleshooting and thanks for testing

cowboysdude

@Mykle1 Who are you and what are you doing here? LOL

Mykle1

@cowboysdude

Uhh, I was hoping you’d tell me. :-)

cowboysdude

@TheGeekfather If you have any other questions I’m sure @Mykle1 will be happy to help you :) I’m not on that often… the last couple days I’ve been on more then I have been in 3 months LOL

TheGeekfather

@Mykle1

Thank you for all your help. Started fresh install - put modules in correct folder

added "microphone: “1,0”,

AND

Hello-Lucy works GREAT :)

Mykle1

@TheGeekfather

Well ok then! You’re happy? I’m happy! Lucy’s happy! :-)

Seriously, I’m glad you’re up and running and I’m glad you’re pleased. :thumbsup:

Now, can you do something simple for me? Can you please tell me:

Your hardware ( Pi3? 4? whatever)
Your microphone (including if it’s USB or analog)
Your OS (if not using a Pi?)
Your response time from the time you issue a command until Lucy responds or you hear the confirmation sound. Instantly? 1 second? 3? 5?

cowboysdude

I love it when a plan comes together…

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TheGeekfather

@Mykle1

Happy :)

Pi 4
Mic is Analog plugged in to a sound card (came with mic - Zax Sound)
Buster
2-3 seconds

Just a small note - Sometimes I have to unplug sound card and plug back in - Works with either a speaker plugged in to card or using HDMI sound.

cowboysdude

@TheGeekfather Try using a Omnidirectional mic… like this :
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stereo-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Microphone-Mic-3-5mm-Connector-for-Meeting-Business-Conference-Desktop-Computer/392379431

Can’t say it will solve the delay…the Pi’s seem to have that delay…

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Mykle1

@cowboysdude

You are absolutely right, CBD. That microphone extends the active listening distance dramatically. Across the room without shouting and it improves the success of the commands.Thanks for recommending it to me. I’m going to get another. :thumbsup:

@TheGeekfather

Yes, I just finish testing Lucy on a Pi 4, with a usb microphone and with a usb sound card that accepts an analog microphone. In both cases, the latency is pretty annoying. And even though you (and I) were using an analog microphone, the presence of the USB adapter slows things up. The usb microphone by itself was just as slow.

Now, take that same analog microphone and use it on a 12+ year old laptop board running ubuntu and MM with Lucy. The response is measured in milliseconds. It’s fantastic!