Vector CTRL on Windows Pc
Developed By: ilker Aktuna
License: Free
Rating: 3,7/5 - 785 votes
Last Updated: April 18, 2024
App Details
| Version |
14.3 |
| Size |
8.1 MB |
| Release Date |
January 13, 24 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (9)]
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What's New:
Added Wire Pod SupportPlease clean storage (data) of the app if you are going to change from DDL to Wire PodThen click "Wirepod" checkbox in the... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
This is a control app for Anki Vector which also lets you use it as a moving security camera.
It currently lets you control Vector;
- live Camera feed display from Vector
- say w... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Vector CTRL and install on Windows PC. Vector CTRL is free Tools app, developed by ilker Aktuna. Latest version of Vector CTRL is 14.3, was released on 2024-01-13 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Vector CTRL is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 785 users, 180 users had rated it 5*, 415 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Vector CTRL on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Vector CTRL on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Vector CTRL on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Vector CTRL using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Vector CTRL" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Vector CTRL on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Vector CTRL" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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This is a control app for Anki Vector which also lets you use it as a moving security camera.
It currently lets you control Vector;
- live Camera feed display from Vector
- say whatever you write on the text field
(in 2 different voice)
- move forward, backward
- turn left , turn right
- set speed for move
- move head up/down
- move lift up/down
- adjust move speed
- set Vector’s eye color , picking from a nice color picker
- see battery level and voltage of Vector
More functions will be added later:
- audio feed (voice from Vector’s environment) will be added , if possible
- take photo and save to phone memory
- save video file to phone memory
- patrol mode
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
To get the IP address, vector serial number ,
1. Put the Vector on its dock (turned on and powered via USB)
2. Press Vector’s button 2 times. (you will see the Vector name)
3. Lift up Vector’s lift and put it down
4. You will see ;
a. Vector serial on 1st line
b. IP address on 4th line
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You have to enter your username (email) and password for the Anki account and then enter the local IP address of Vector.
These 3 settings let you make Vector say whatever you like.
When you set these 3 fields correctly, first hit "Set" button to get the GUID for access. Then fill in the "Say" text field and hit "Say".
To make it move, you need additional settings:
- Vector's name
- Vector's serial
When you fill in all 5 of the settings , please hit "set"
Then, to begin moving Vector, please press "connect for move"
If your Vector is powered on and connected network,
if your phone is able to reach Vector with the set IP address (and port),
if you have entered all 5 settings correctly,
You should see direction arrows to control Vector.
After you finish moving Vector , you have to release control to him.
For this purpose, please press "disconnect" button.
*** IMPORTANT - USE CASE ***
You can also use it when you are away from home. You just have to;
1. map Vector’s tcp 443 port to an available port on your router
2. make this port accessible from external network
3. get a static IP or dynamic DNS service so that you can access your router from anywhere
(for example if your Vector has IP address 192.168.1.43 , map 444 port of your router to 192.168.1.43 port 443. then access your router’s external IP or DNS name and change the port on the app to 444)
Added Wire Pod Support
Please clean storage (data) of the app if you are going to change from DDL to Wire Pod
Then click "Wirepod" checkbox in the settings screen. When it is selected, pod IP field will be visible. It will try to find pod IP using the "escapepod" local name. If that does not work fast, you can try disabling and re-enabling the wirepod checkbox, or manually enter IP.
Fill in any other required inputs and click "set" and move on to the connect page.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
