Who AIBO (210, 220, 31x)

"Who AIBO" is for Doctor Who fans who always wanted their AIBO to talk like K9. This version is for the ERS-2x0 and ERS-31x, and was created by 'teamdax'.

(artwork and other instructions also by teamdax)

Supported AIBOs

- ERS-110/111 supported with Who AIBO 11x
- 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 the personality for Who Aibo 23: whoaibo23.zip (~ 1/2 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

Who is K9

K9 was a robotic dog (possibly the first)- he was an assistant to the fourth Doctor (played by Tom Baker), he functioned as a mobile computer and defence system.
K9 joined the Doctor when his original owner, Professor Marius, was unable to bring him back to Earth due to luggage limits. K9 Mk I stayed with Leela on Gallifrey, the Doctor produced K9 Mk II, which remained in E-Space with Romana. K9 Mk III was a gift from the Doctor to Sarah Jane Smith.
He went on to make his own tv series (called K9 and friends)- which wasnât very successful

General information about personality

The K9 personality is pretty active- he will do a lot of walking and talking (occasionally to his self). He is very polite- and will usually call you 'master', although can occasionally get confused and call you 'mistress'. He is also a mimic- occasionally he will use a dalek voice, at other times he will use AIBO tones.

He has been programmed to wander and explore on his own, and so may not appear to listen to you straight a way- but will eventually obey your verbal commands.

Specific commands/ actions

Taking a photo- is a two-stage process. First press the head button and he will confirm you want a picture taken. When you release the head button he will command what ever he sees to remain still, and quickly take a photo. You can also use the voice command "Take a picture"

Pee- (something the original K9 never needed to do)- press the back button.

Dr Who theme tune- if you like the boot up theme tune, ask K9 to 'sing' at any time for a repeat performance.

Paws- The original K9 didn't have legs- so the paw sensors have been deactivated

Interaction/ Autonomy- K9 likes to interact, but remember was designed to be self sufficient- so if you leave him alone he will happily explore on his own.

Other voice commands- most of the voice commands have been customised- try them out to see what treats are in store