Having trouble with an Intelivoice

[captcapcom]

I found an Intelivoice module on amazon, it was complete in box but smelled of old pipe smoke. Anyway, the unit itself is in great condition visually, but it seems messed up. I only have Space Spartans, and the boot up voice is fine... but the in game voices quit and all I get is loud static throughout gameplay. Game plays fine though.

 

is there something I can do to get the voices working like they should? or should I look for another Module?

[pimpmaul69]

I found an Intelivoice module on amazon, it was complete in box but smelled of old pipe smoke. Anyway, the unit itself is in great condition visually, but it seems messed up. I only have Space Spartans, and the boot up voice is fine... but the in game voices quit and all I get is loud static throughout gameplay. Game plays fine though.

 

is there something I can do to get the voices working like they should? or should I look for another Module?

if you can please adjust the volume to a different position then try. second cheaper to buy another cart to test before buying a new intellivoice

[RickR]

Also clean the cartridge circuit board edge with a q-tip and alcohol, and also do the same to the intellivoice board (that goes into the Intellivsion cartridge slot). As in these instructions: http://atariage.com/howto/clean_cartridges.html

[captcapcom]

No go even with a thorough cleaning, inside and out... I think I'll have to track down another unit. Fortunately they are not expensive.

[HunterZero]

Check the Intellivoice service manual. In particular, see the troubleshooting flow chart.

 

http://www.vintagecomputer.it/images/accessori/intellivoice/Intellivoice_Service_Manual.pdf

 

- James

[+thegoldenband]

I'm no tech expert, but that sure sounds like bad capacitors to me...?

[Utopia]

Also clean the voice wheel contacts.

Edited May 16, 2013 by Utopia