Fred and Barney AIBO (210, 220, 31x)

Fred and Barney Aibo are two themed personalities created by 'teamdax'. They were written for demonstration for a UK AIBO meeting, and were created to show off, not to interact. They will respond to some verbal commands, but are best left to wander around.

(artwork and other instructions also by teamdax)

Supported AIBOs

- ERS-210 supported.
- ERS-220 supported.
- ERS-311/312 supported.

Required Hardware:

An ERS-210 model AIBO OR
An ERS-220 model AIBO OR
An ERS-31x model AIBO (311 Latte, 312 Macaron or 31L Pug)
A Pink Programmable Memory Stick (AKA "PMS" or RCode stick) - ERA-MS008 or ERA-MS016, $34->$39
A memory stick reader to install the software (Use only Sony brand stick readers)

Installation:

Put an available PMS stick into your computer's stick reader
Select any folders you see at the root of the stick (usually OPEN-R and CUSTOM) and delete them. Do not format the stick.
Download the proper RCodePlus runtime for the model of your AIBO.
- For the ERS-210: RCode Plus 2.52 'A' (210)
- For the ERS-220: RCode Plus 2.52 'A' (220)
- For the ERS-31x: RCode Plus 2.52 'A' (31x)
- (Save this .ZIP file on your computer. You may want to use it again later.)
Unzip this RCodePlus file to the root of your PMS memory stick.
Download one of the available personalities:
- Fred: fred23.zip (1.1 MB)
- Barney: barney23.zip (.8 MB)
Unzip that file on top of your RCODE/PMS stick (replacing any files it asks about).
Put the memory stick inside your AIBO and start it up.
Play with your AIBO. Follow the instructions (see below).

Usage instructions - Fred and Barney

General information about the personalities

Barney and Fred are separate personalities- either can run in a 210, 220 or 31x. If you have 2 Aibos, the two personalities are designed to recognise each other.
If either character seems to freeze, try giving them a verbal command- if that doesnt work- press the head button. If that doesnt work tip them on their side.

New feature- they can walk and talk at the same time. You can also pause them by saying STOP (more details below)

Specific commands/ actions (for either personality)

Taking a photo - is a two-stage process. First press the head button. When you release the head button he will make a suitable verbal command, and quickly take a photo. You can also use the voice command "Take a picture"

Interaction/ Autonomy- Both personalities are very active. If you leave them alone they will wander around, talking/ singing dancing to themselves.

"Stop"- if you want to make a cup of tea, just press the back button- eventually he will sit down, and wait. Until you press his head button