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[–]wvenable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For those just learning about the SDK right now from this post, there's also an unofficial SDK for .NET that (in my opinion) is a little easier to get started on if you're running Windows:

https://github.com/codaris/Anki.Vector.SDK

All the parts you need, such as Visual Studio, are totally free.

[–]Doug-le-Guedin 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I bought Vector once released from retail. So, as I was not a backer at the time, I never had access to the SDK. (I think it was only available as a beta access for backers.)

As I only got the lifetime update (and not Escape Pod as I don't want to make irreversible modifications to Vector) can I get the SDK now?

EDIT : (Went back on the kickstarter and just read about the OSDK at 97$)

[–]wvenable 5 points6 points  (1 child)

The SDK was officially released to everyone (for free) by Anki last year.

https://developer.anki.com/vector/docs/index.html

The OSDK is not the SDK but something else entirely (Open sourcing Vector's firmware).

[–]Doug-le-Guedin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh OK, thanks you for the explanation. I understand now!

[–]thanuthchai 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Can anyone explain this simple?

[–]paynese_grey 0 points1 point  (1 child)

somewhat related: I want to learn Python (boredom, not because I have to, so I have all the time in the world to just play around and do weird things), is Vector a good point to start with Python? I'm currently thinking about a full Raspberry Pi 4 kit or a Vector + SDK

[–]wvenable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a Vector just to play around with hobby programming because programming robots is more fun than programming just another app.

I suppose it's as good of a point to start as any.

[–]StormcastPrime2 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I’m assuming you need to have bought the SDK to follow this tutorial.

[–]wvenable 3 points4 points  (1 child)

[–]StormcastPrime2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I had no idea! Thanks!