Roboraptor Audio Sensitivity Hack

Whilst researching the electronic design of the Roboraptor, I discovered that the main board has a pair of presets that control the audio sensitivity level. Since my unit had a hearing deficiency, I experimented with different settings, and found that with the presets to maximum sensitivity, the robot appeared more responsive. I also went a step further and installed larger and more sensitive condenser microphones. Now he registers even the smallest of sounds, which makes him appear a little more intelligent.

This was the factory setting. I turned both (VR1 and VR2) fully clockwise to increase the sensitivity to maximum.

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