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 +====== Enabling Alexa Integration outside of the USA and Canada ======
  
 +Unfortunately, the [[https://support.anki.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013595934-Integrating-Vector-with-Amazon-Alexa|Anki site]] states that:
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 +//"Please be aware that to make sure we are delivering a high quality experience, we are launching Vector + Amazon Alexa support exclusively in the US and Canada. We will be announcing UK and Australia availability next year to ensure it works well for everyone in these countries."//
 +
 +To work around the issue and to enable Amazon Alexa, you need to download a GPS spoof program. Any will do. 
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 +  * Close the vector app on your mobile device,
 +  * Press and hold Vector's button on top for 5 seconds till Vector shuts down,
 +  * Enable the GPS spoof and simply haul yourself into the US, over the wall, one leg at a time. . .
 +  * Press the Vector button once,
 +  * Start the Vector app
 +
 +Voila, you should have the "SIGN IN WITH AMAZON" appear under the "Things to Try" - and **it works**.
 +
 +====== Battery Measurements ======
 +
 +{{fuss:fuss_anki_vector_battery_disassembly.png?512}}
 +{{fuss:fuss_anki_vector_battery_measurements.png?512}}
 +
 +====== Disassembly ======
 +
 +A full disassembly of the Anki Vector.
 +
 +{{video:fuss_anki_vector_disassembly.mp4?640x420}}
 +
 +====== Light Switch Trigger ======
 +
 +Instead of using an [[hardware/anki/vector/solving_docking_issues_in_low_light_conditions|IR sensor]] to detect whether the Vector is craddled or not, a different approach would have been to use a microswitch. The circuit below is a minimal design using a ''2N3904'' transistor that would allow a $5V$ load to power an USB device.
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 +{{fuss:fuss_anki_vector_light_switch.png?512}}

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