Richard H. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 I got the interface from you a while back Yes, that's right, I'd forgot I did get the chip talking on my Atari though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The case that fits it is available in the US from Pactec, and is model CNS-0404 http://www.pactecenclosures.com/Plastic-En...04-drawing.html Let me know if you want to wait, or case it yourself (you only need to drill one hole for the PSU plug) PM me 938157[/snapback] Well, I am finally getting around to ordering the case for the interface board. Is there a case that will fit the AtariVox? Might as well enclose both of them. Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Is there a case that will fit the AtariVox? Not your version. But, I've recently redesigned the AtariVox to fit a 'StellAdaptor case'. And as the major chips are socketted on your PCB, it will be easy to migrate to the new cased design. I sent Albert the PCB layout a while back, and I think he's getting some prices for having the boards made. So eventually, you should be able to get hold of a case and board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Is there a case that will fit the AtariVox? Not your version. But, I've recently redesigned the AtariVox to fit a 'StellAdaptor case'. And as the major chips are socketted on your PCB, it will be easy to migrate to the new cased design. I sent Albert the PCB layout a while back, and I think he's getting some prices for having the boards made. So eventually, you should be able to get hold of a case and board. 983189[/snapback] Sounds cool. You wouldn't happen to have any info (books or implementations) on text to speech algorithms would you? Doing a google search just leads to info on software packages for modern machines. Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 You wouldn't happen to have any info (books or implementations) on text to speech algorithms would you? Ask Ken, over at www.speechchips.com, he know's a lot about the subject and has even made a chip for TTS using the SpeakJet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) FYI I've redesigned the AtariVox computer interface, it's now USB PnP and is fully powered by the PC. It allows the user to play around with speech and sounds. Hopefully, I'll be offering these free to developers. Edited March 17, 2006 by Richard H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 FYI I've redesigned the AtariVox computer interface, it's now USB PnP and is fully powered by the PC. It allows the user to play around with speech and sounds, and also read / write / verify the contents on the EEPROM (AVox or MemCard). Hopefully, I'll be offering these free to developers. 1022546[/snapback] USB sounds awesome. Can I get a discount by trading in my serial dev board? Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Can I get a discount by trading in my serial dev board? Yes, of course you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) Here's some pics of the USB interface, I fitted it into a 'stelladapter case' (cream coloured version). It's all powered by the USB port via an A - B cable. Edited March 17, 2006 by Richard H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Here's some pics of the USB interface, I fitted it into a 'stelladapter case' (cream coloured version). It's all powered by the USB port via an A - B cable. Looks great - hope to test one out soon. I have my dev setup for my 8-bit all done - my project will be a mix of Turbo Basic XL and assembly (MAC 65). I am developing the code on the real computer - I must be crazy! Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Is this avalible yet? Also, can this be used with a Commodore 64? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 Is this avalible yet? Very soon (Albert is building as we speak) Also, can this be used with a Commodore 64? The controller port pinout is compatible, so yes it should (BTW sorry for taking so long to reply, I've only just seen your post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Is this avalible yet? Very soon (Albert is building as we speak) ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoDave Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Just seen this recently and it sounds fantastic. I'm a musician, not a gamer or programmer so this may be a stupid question.... is there/will there be a program available so I can simply type in words and it'll talk (like my Currah Speechcart for the C64) or do I need to do know actual programming to use this via USB on a PC? I'm mostly interested in using the generated speech for electronic music, and being a lazy English musician I'd obviously like all the hard work to be already done The demo's sound brilliant by the way, very clear speech. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) is there/will there be a program available so I can simply type in words and it'll talk (like my Currah Speechcart for the C64) I know Batari was working on a TTS (Text To Speech) prog for the 2600 You can do it manually with PhraseALator (a SpeakJet utility I adapted for the AtariVox) it also allows sounds to be experimented with. The USB dev interface (needed for the above) will be available soon, this will allow you full access to the AtariVox features (sounds and memory) BTW Paul Slocum is eventually adding support to his Loopcart sequencer It's also pretty easy to make it sing using the utility, the software has a 3 octave range. Here's an example I did a while back. Edited February 17, 2007 by Richard H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 It's also pretty easy to make it sing using the utility, the software has a 3 octave range. I'd call it a two octave range. The top note is the "B" (or for Germans, the "H") below middle C. Although the AtariVox can be programmed to output sound down to 32Hz, it sounds completely unlike human singing at such pitches. A typical human singing bass can go about 1.5 octaves below middle C; a deep bass singer can go a little over two octaves. As a point of reference, for what it's worth, BTP2 music has a range extending from two octaves below middle C to three octaves above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoDave Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) Cheers for the reply, can't wait for the USB interface. Checked out PhraseALator too and that seems like loads of fun. Was the Speakjet used in the Speak & Spell or was that a chip made by Texas Instruments? Edited February 18, 2007 by VideoDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) Was the Speakjet used in the Speak & Spell or was that a chip made by Texas Instruments? It was their own chip. The SpeakJet is a new device, only a few years old. Going back to the USB interface, a guy on the forums (djmips) is helping me out with the memory part of the AVox interfacing, the PhraseALator hook-up is working already. I'll be sending one or two out for testing if you're interested ? Edited February 19, 2007 by Richard H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoDave Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Do you mean me? I'd be very interested but not sure if I'm really qualified to beta test something like this. If you'd like the perspective of a musician and not a game programmer though, I'd jump at the chance. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Do you mean me? Yes I'd be very interested but not sure if I'm really qualified to beta test something like this. Don't have to be 'qualified', just try it out and see if you can break it I'll send one out, and when you've finished with it could you pass it on to the next ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitweapon Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) Paul, Have you made any advances with making this work with the Atari sequencer cart you are developing? -Seth http://www.8bitweapon.com http://www.myspace.com/8bitweapon http://www.virb.com/8bitweapon Edited December 26, 2007 by 8bitweapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I've been toying with the idea of a sequencer for BTP2-based music. Not sure enough people have keypad controllers to make it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 BTP2-based music What is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Any update on the availability of the USB interface? Also, did the OS X driver ever come to fruition? edit: Any reason why this interface wouldn't work? http://www.keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/ Also Richard, is there a link to download your adaption of PhraseALator? Thanks so much. Edited January 21, 2008 by 850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Any update on the availability of the USB interface? Also, did the OS X driver ever come to fruition?Not yet. I kinda got sidetracked with Stay Frosty and a new job last year I'd like to use it on my next game though, so there's some incentive to finish what I got started(all it does so far is connect and say "SpiceWare"). edit: Any reason why this interface wouldn't work? http://www.keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/ That should work fine. I use an older version, the USA-19Qi. I think the only difference is the newer model can go up to 230 kbps, which is twice as fast, but that doesn't matter for the AtariVox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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