This page contains answers to common questions that we
have handled in the past,
along with some tips and tricks that we have found useful and
presented here as questions.Note: In these answers we will follow a
few shorthand conventions for describing user-interface procedures.
Key combinations will
be presented like this: Ctrl+Alt+Delete, which means that you should press and
hold down the
Control key, the Alt key, and the Delete key at the same time. Menu
selections will be presented like this: File->Open,
which means that you
should open the File menu, and then click the Open menu
item.
- How do I use Spider to control my servo?
- What do I need to run SpiderPro or Spider ?
- How long will SpiderPro remain free and when is the next release ?
- My Download Terminates before it is done,
or fails to start
How do I use Spider to control my servo ?
Sorry dude, Spider Program cannot control any hardware (unless it has become adaptive
to its environment :)
You need SpiderPro which has the servo
interface to do the magic.
What do I need to run SpiderPro or Spider ?
1. You need a pesticide (just kidding,
please don't spray your computer :-)
2. On a more serious note, SpiderPro or Spider will not work without the following
files:
(a). Microsoft Text to Speech Engine
(b). Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine
(c). Microsoft Speech API
Go here to see instruction on how to get the files
How long will SpiderPro remain free and when is the next release ?
The second question first! The next release for SpiderPro is coming very soon
(2001).
Any new stuff on it? SURE! It's loaded
 | SpiderPro will be more interactive than ever. |
| New improved servo control interface |
| SpiderPro will be able to manage your Reminders and
Schedules
(reminder program is built
in, and you can also use MS Outlook too) |
| SpiderPro will automatically include all your executable files in its database so
you
can just run them without having to include them yourself
(you can remove or change the
defaulted voice commands) |
| SpiderPro can now be your ALARM clock ( will use default sound, but you can give it a .wav
file to use) |
| Make phone call by speaking the number or name of the person you wish to
ca |
| Spiderpro will announce the Caller ID and interactively answer your call. |
| Voice mail |
| SpiderPro can forward your messages by email |
| Access your voice messages using any touch-tone phone. |
| Listen to your email messages by phone and/or over the speakers. |
| Talk to someone outside your door if you are at a number that can be reached
cell phone) |
| Control Devices in your Home by Voice Command using a Phone, internet,
or SpiderPro Client on your desktop computer. |
| SpiderPro can interface with Homevision controller
directly via the serial port or DDE. |
| SpiderPro can control standard CM11A X10 controllers |
| Hometheater control feature using X10 |
| Custom Security features for you home |
| BUG FIXES... and many more features. Send suggestions on what you would like to see
SpiderPro do |
On the first question, I don't know yet if SpiderPro
version 2 would have a price tag.
In any
case, if it does, I can guarantee you would be able to afford it and it would be worth the
price.
My Download Terminates before it is done,
or fails to start
For some reason, clicking on the link to SpiderPro.zip
is no longer working.
A work around has been identified. Instead of clicking on the link to
begin download
Please try the following:
