Building a Cloud-Free Digital Voice Assistant with FOSS

Explore the journey of creating a fully functional, cloud-free digital voice assistant using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) on a Raspberry Pi. Delve into the design decisions, system architecture, and software component choices for this HAL9000-inspired personal project. Discover the hardware and software aspects, including the use of a Raspberry Pi Zero2 W and RP2040 with a small display for an animated HAL eye and GUI. Learn about the 3D modeling process for the enclosure using OpenSCAD. Gain insights into the basic technology behind digital voice assistants, packed with information and anecdotes about hardware, software, and 3D printing. Experience a live demonstration featuring HAL's capabilities, discussing topics like the 9000 series and the AE-35 unit, subject to the whims of the demo gods.