Richard H.

This circuit connects to a PC's serial port and will read/write the AVox / MemKey. Very cheap and easy to build (no SMD components / firmware). I have the driver software somewhere.

Looks like the brightness is turned up too far. Perhaps that pot is also broken.

Well spotted

This is my alternate Avox case which does fit the 7800. I can supply the .stl files if anyone wants to 3D print one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vectrex-Cartridge-End-Label-Set-Video-Game-Accessory-/151702662189?hash=item23522eec2d:g:~SQAAOSw~OdVb3MF http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vectrex-Cartridge-End-Label-Set-EUROPEAN-VERSION-Video-Game-Accessory-/121775005042?hash=item1c5a5b1d72:g:xZMAAOSwdvpWDJjp

The microcontroller was badly soldered in (misaligned with the pads)

Started work on the 3D-printed case. I put in more PCB spacers on the board to reduce the wiring.

I've fixed your AtariVox+. PM me with your shipping address. Thanks

I'm going to have a go at 3D printing a case once my kit gets here.

Send it to me, I'll have a look at it for you.

I would say that's possible. It's definitely not directly caused by the Avox. Some display distortions can be caused by a faulty PSU.

http://hackaday.com/2014/02/19/ft232rl-real-or-fake/ It's fake. I've had some of these and they work slower / more inconsistently than the genuine part

If you want to 3D print one, here's a model I did (with 'D' shaped hole) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1257787

I used to own one. It was the most beautiful, hand-crafted controller I've ever seen, a real work of art. Broke my heart when I had to sell it

I have tried clear filament but it turns out semi-opaque. It's the defraction caused by the multiple layers.

This is the current VecMulti case. It's silver PLA printed on glass (nice shiny surface) and I used my vinyl cutter to make the lettering.

It's the limits of FDM printers (the type most use at home - cheapest). Better printers, like Objet, start at about $30K (and the UV liquid is $500 per Kg).

Correct

Please do it, I REALLY want to see it working

OK, I've built a few AtariVox USB interfaces. If you're a developer, I will send you one for no charge. (AAMOI I recently got burned with some fake FT232RL's. These chips work inconsistently and slower than the real version)

It's primary use is for dev work (testing speech), but it can also be used with Stella.

FYI I'm going to build some more of the AtariVox USB interfaces. Just need to order the PCB's and find a cheap source of FT232RL chips.

Attached. It's basically the SpeakJet speech util (it's written in Visual Basic). AtariVox_utils.zip

Here is the latest list (I think) Attached are the programming docs Page Address Range Assignment 00 0000 - 003F System Settings (TV mode) 01 0040 - 007F Man Goes Down' (Alex Herbert) 02 0080 - 00BF Fall Down (Aaron Curtis) 03 00C0 - 00FF Go Fish! (Bob Montgomery) 04 0100 - 013F Strat-O-Gems (John Payson) 05 0140 - 017F Strat-O-Gems (John Payson) 06 0180 - 01BF Strat-O-Gems (John Payson) 07 01C0 - 01FF Strat-O-Gems (John Payson) 08 0200 - 023F AStar (Aaron Curtis) 09 0240 - 027F bonQ (Ken Siders) 0A 0280 - 02BF bonQ (Ken Siders) 0B 02C0 - 02FF Lead / Pitch'n'Catch (Simone Serra) 0C 0300 - 033F Elevators Amiss (Bob Montgomery) 0D 0340 - 037F Juno First (Chris Walton) 0E 0380 - 03BF Karate Master (Greg Kennedy) 0F 03C0 - 03FF Halloween game TBA (Mark Ball) 10 0400 - 043F Duck Attack! (Will Nicholes) 11 0440 - 047F Duck Attack! (Will Nicholes) 12 0480 - 04BF Monster! (Mark Ball) 13 04C0 - 04FF Worm! 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