Build Your Own Jarvis — A Student's Guide

Build Your Own Jarvis

A step-by-step tutorial for Windows users to set up a personal AI assistant — a persistent memory system, a voice line you can talk to, and a live visual dashboard — designed for students. This is a completely free guide to make you succeed with AI.

What You'll Need

Operating System

Windows 10 or Windows 11

Suggested PC Specs

A modern quad-core CPU or better
8 GB of RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended
A stable internet connection
A second monitor (recommended) for running the live visualizer dashboard

Accounts & Access

A Claude account with a Pro subscription or higher (or API billing set up)

Hardware

A microphone
Speakers or headphones

The Roadmap

0 of 5 stages complete

Machine Setup

Install the Claude Code CLI, fix PowerShell permissions, and set up your folder structure.

Building the Brain

Set up Obsidian as a persistent memory vault, with a boot file and a living index.

The Voice Line

Get speech in and speech out working, and choose the right model for the job.

The Visualizer

Build a live on-screen dashboard for diagnostics, sticky notes, and status.

Bringing It Together

Launch commands, default settings, notifications, and the lessons learned along the way.

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