Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 All, I have activated the pre-order on my store as I have already sold the remaining initial run of boards. Preorder will be closed on March 14, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. CST. You may access it below: 838-SPEECH PRE-ORDER (fwscart.com) *** This is a PRE-ORDER *** Pre-orders will end at 9:00 a.m. CST March 14, 2022 Please be aware that it will take up to 2 weeks to receive the PCBs from the manufacturer. Boards will be assembled and tested to be shipped by the order number, first in, first out and so on. Get your order in before to ensure you have reserved your board(s). Stock will be zeroed out at this time. Board orders and Part orders will be done shortly after once I have calculated all quantities. Introducing the new 838-SPEECH v1 PEB Adapter card for use with the TI-99/4A and Myarc Geneve 9640 computers. This card allows a user to remove the TI Speech Synthesizer (not included) from the original enclosure and plug it on top of the PEB board to reclaim desk real estate! Place the card into the PEB in any slot after it has been powered off for at least 2 minutes. Your PEB will now talk! To see a video of the card working then go to my YouTube channel link below: See Video Here Please note all items are shipped with insurance. Color of boards will be 'BLUE', LED color may change due to stock on hand. If you have any questions, please PM me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 more day before my Paypal money is available from bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Will you be selling kits or PCBs? I don’t mind building my own and just need the PCB and the code for the PALs and the BOM. Or if you have the PCB files handy for me to order one from PCBWay or such, I can do that too. I just need the PAL code and BOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 The code is already posted here in AtariAge. I’m will probably sell some blank pcb boards once they come in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick99 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Order is placed, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dhe Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 This is a great addition Shift838! What is the status on compatibility with the Geneve? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, dhe said: This is a great addition Shift838! What is the status on compatibility with the Geneve? Completely compatible. I have tested in both the Geneve and the 99/4A 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 The code is already posted here in AtariAge. I’m will probably sell some blank pcb boards once they come inAwesome, thanks! Will the board PCB file be posted here as well after you’ve completed your runs?I have a queue of things to build - it’s therapeutic for me. I have a Micro 8088 system that I’m just waiting on parts for, a 1A2 phone system board that will be next, a MT32 Raspberry Pi hat, and will add this too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 hours ago, acadiel said: Awesome, thanks! Will the board PCB file be posted here as well after you’ve completed your runs? I have a queue of things to build - it’s therapeutic for me. I have a Micro 8088 system that I’m just waiting on parts for, a 1A2 phone system board that will be next, a MT32 Raspberry Pi hat, and will add this too. no, I will not be posting the schematic or gerber files to the PCB. I had to obtain authorization to create this board from the person who owns the rights to the board, so I am the only one who can produce this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Shift838 said: no, I will not be posting the schematic or gerber files to the PCB. I had to obtain authorization to create this board from the person who owns the rights to the board, so I am the only one who can produce this board. I’m sending the owner of the IP a note - I really don’t think they would have any concerns with individuals having the design, being that’s all that I am asking. Seems a little backward in todays retro computer scene keeping the schematic and PCB files closed, but I’ll ping him and see what the logic is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, acadiel said: I’m sending the owner of the IP a note - I really don’t think they would have any concerns with individuals having the design, being that’s all that I am asking. Seems a little backward in todays retro computer scene keeping the schematic and PCB files closed, but I’ll ping him and see what the logic is. you can, but I don't think i'm going to release them after my run. Maybe at a later date, but not now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, acadiel said: I’m sending the owner of the IP a note - I really don’t think they would have any concerns with individuals having the design, being that’s all that I am asking. Seems a little backward in todays retro computer scene keeping the schematic and PCB files closed, but I’ll ping him and see what the logic is. Now if you want to buy some extra blank PCBs from me then that is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I’ll ask the IP owner to do a schematic design, then. I think these need to be out there after you’ve had a chance to recoup your investment. Or at least, we need to have current schematics out there for the community like with the 200+ ones that I have scanned over the past several years. I certainly don’t want to interfere with your selling these at all, which is why I asked if they would be released after your run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 35 minutes ago, acadiel said: I’ll ask the IP owner to do a schematic design, then. I think these need to be out there after you’ve had a chance to recoup your investment. Or at least, we need to have current schematics out there for the community like with the 200+ ones that I have scanned over the past several years. I certainly don’t want to interfere with your selling these at all, which is why I asked if they would be released after your run. I will probably release it after my 2nd run is typically what I do. I would still need to get approval from the IP owner to release it. I do know that he does not have a schematic of this card. I had to work that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jmazzy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 This is a nifty card. Kudos for creating it and making it available. My 99/4a console is set up in a very tight space which doesn't allow attachment of the original speech synthesizer module. So this new card is a perfect alternative. I'm preparing to place an order and have a question: how do the "dual wipe" and "machined" socket types differ? Is one advantageous over the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 51 minutes ago, jmazzy said: This is a nifty card. Kudos for creating it and making it available. My 99/4a console is set up in a very tight space which doesn't allow attachment of the original speech synthesizer module. So this new card is a perfect alternative. I'm preparing to place an order and have a question: how do the "dual wipe" and "machined" socket types differ? Is one advantageous over the other? Dual wipe sockets are more pressure related. They can get sprung if chips are pulled and inserted a few times. The machined sockets are not pressure, they are just tight and will not get sprung over time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 13 hours ago, Shift838 said: Dual wipe sockets are more pressure related. They can get sprung if chips are pulled and inserted a few times. The machined sockets are not pressure, they are just tight and will not get sprung over time. One note on machined sockets: sometimes they are really tight, and when you remove a chip, some of the socket inserts remain on the chip legs. I just carefully remove them from the legs and reinsert them, using the end of a fat paper clip to push them back into the locked position. They work fine after this process. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPilot Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Are the contact traces made of gold? That's more than a used TI, more than speech synthesizer, and the same price as a TIPI. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, SkyPilot said: Are the contact traces made of gold? That's more than a used TI, more than speech synthesizer, and the same price as a TIPI. ? They have been blessed with Unicorn Magic.. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Takes forever to get money from my Chase bank into Paypal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 18 hours ago, SkyPilot said: Are the contact traces made of gold? That's more than a used TI, more than speech synthesizer, and the same price as a TIPI. ? One of the reasons for the price is I am not using the PCB manufacturing company I was using due to some issues currently ongoing. I have elected to keep the PCB manufacturing within the US so the price is more expensive to have the PCBs tooled. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) FYI @Shift838: I have not had to perform dual-wipe maneuver since installing this: https://www.target.com/p/neo-120-mechanical-bidet-attachment-blue-luxe-bidet/-/A-80202372?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=bing_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012710494&CPNG=PLA_Bath%2BShopping|Bath_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Bath&LID=700000001230728&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=s&device=c&location=&targetid=pla-4585513251288317&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1248099&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=bing_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Bath%2BShopping|Bath_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Bath&LID=700000001230728pbs&network=s&device=c&querystring=amazon bidet&msclkid=2a0f2efa158c1364be604cddf5e9d76a&gclid=2a0f2efa158c1364be604cddf5e9d76a&gclsrc=3p.ds Edited March 8, 2022 by Airshack 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 7 hours ago, Shift838 said: One of the reasons for the price is I am not using the PCB manufacturing company I was using due to some issues currently ongoing. I have elected to keep the PCB manufacturing within the US so the price is more expensive to have the PCBs tooled. IIRC, actual, honest-to-goodness, IRL Rave99s have been going for around $100 and up, and those are 30-some years old thus liable to die any day. The 838-Speech adapter is, what, $105? Even with the domestic PCB production, considering the R&D, design, and final production; IMNSHO, that is a fine price point for a brand new device which is likely to have 30 years of life in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 The last RAVE99 in February 2022 on ebay sold for $405.00 USD TI-99/4A TI99 RAVE SPA-01 Speech Synthesizer Card Peripheral Expansion Box WORK | eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Shift838 said: The last RAVE99 in February 2022 on ebay sold for $405.00 USD TI-99/4A TI99 RAVE SPA-01 Speech Synthesizer Card Peripheral Expansion Box WORK | eBay I forgot to check on that after its bids dropped down. I had a feeling it would head upwards of $200, but no idea it would go for twice that. For some of the "retro" stuff I watch, the prices are all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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