A part ready for a known fault
The proposed matched ribbon is intended for confirmed cable damage; actual fit must be demonstrated first.
In concept stage · Not yet for sale
MicPath / For Reachy Mini ↗
If Reachy Mini's mic ribbon fails, have the right spare ready.
MicPath is a proposed repair pack for a confirmed damaged Reachy Mini microphone ribbon. The design goal is two model-checked spare cables, protective packaging and a simple orientation guide to make the part-sourcing step easier. It is an unbuilt concept, not for sale.
- A spare ready for a confirmed cable fault
- Clearer contact-side orientation
- A second cable kept protected
Free to join. No payment or commitment to buy.
Target price: $19 USDFinal price and availability have not been set.
Sound familiar?
A silent mic can turn a conversation robot into a guessing game.
Reachy Mini's head moves, its camera works, and its speaker plays, yet the microphone captures nothing. Pollen's troubleshooting guide helps you check software, firmware and cable position. If the ribbon is actually damaged, you still need a suitable spare and a careful swap.
Imagine opening one clearly labeled pack after a confirmed cable diagnosis. The correct ribbon would be protected from bending, with a second spare and a short visual reminder of contact orientation. You would still follow Pollen's official power-off and repair instructions.
Would this help your setup? →Designed with your day in mind
Small parts, less uncertainty.
These are proposed benefits to test against ordering a generic cable. No repair outcome or compatibility has been demonstrated.
Less orientation guesswork
A visual contact-side reference could support the official repair instructions without replacing them.
A protected second spare
A flat sleeve could keep a backup ribbon from being bent or misplaced between repairs.
Picture the routine
Diagnose first. Replace only if the ribbon is damaged.
Here is how the proposed design would fit into your day.
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Use Pollen's current troubleshooting to rule out settings, firmware and a simply mis-seated cable.
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If the ribbon is confirmed damaged, a future MicPath pack could provide a protected replacement and a second spare with a clear orientation reference.
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With the robot off and unplugged, follow Pollen's official head-opening and replacement guide, then test microphone capture before reassembly.
Help shape MicPath
Tell us about your Reachy Mini's microphone.
Would a verified Reachy Mini microphone-ribbon pack help you? Join the interest list and tell us your robot version and what you have already checked. There is no order, payment or promised launch.
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An unbuilt concept from HomeRobotHQ. No launch date or production commitment yet.
Before you join
A few things you might be wondering.
Want to explore the evidence or build something like this?
Read the Reachy Mini product idea report ↗Will this fix every silent Reachy Mini microphone?
No. A silent microphone can have software, firmware, connector, board or other causes. MicPath is proposed only for a confirmed damaged ribbon after current Pollen troubleshooting. The pack has not been tested on a real robot.
Can I buy a cable directly?
Yes. Pollen's repair tutorial links to a generic 12-pin cable sold by Farnell. MicPath would need to make matching, handling and keeping a spare meaningfully easier than that inexpensive option.
Will it fit Lite and Wireless versions?
That is a design goal, not a verified claim. The original ribbon, revision and connector path must be measured on both versions first. Public copies of the guide disagree on cable length, so no finished specification is promised.
Is this an official Pollen Robotics product or a warranty repair?
No. MicPath is an independent HomeRobotHQ concept, not endorsed by Pollen Robotics, not for sale and not a substitute for manufacturer support or warranty service.
What still needs to be tested?
- MicPath is an independent unbuilt concept, not for sale, not Pollen-endorsed and not a replacement for manufacturer warranty support.
- A silent microphone alone does not establish cable damage. No ribbon has been measured or tested by this project; Lite/Wireless fit is still an aim.
- The robot, head assembly and other audio parts would not be included. Final contents, price and availability are undecided.