Paul Slocum Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I will be programming a new hack that will use it, will probably eventually be adding some support to Marble Craze, and will probably be adding support to future homebrews. Now just need some tech docs for it... -paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Dogs Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 New hacks!!! Does this mean Infogrames is no longer a threat? Will the games be like Berzerk VE, or will the games have even more/better sounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 There's a volume potentiometer inside. Adjust to your wishes! INSIDE eh? That would explain why I never found it. I don't open anything, because experience teaches me electronics and me on their insides do NOT mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I forgot to ask whether this will work on a 7800 as well? It woudl be great to be able to use it with games via the CuttleCart 2. I expect to use the AtariVox with my 7800/CC2. Richard has a 7800/CC2 also! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Will the games be like Berzerk VE, or will the games have even more/better sounds? Even though Berzerk VE is a monumental hack! .. the AtariVox has the capability of making the voice happen during the gameplay! This is the case with the Vectrex hack of Berzerk that works with the VecVox. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 I forgot to ask whether this will work on a 7800 as well? Yes, it works on 2600 and 7800 Now just need some tech docs for it... Alex has put together some preliminary docs here - www.vectrex.biz/AtariVox_Driver.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Alex has put together some preliminary docs here -www.vectrex.biz/AtariVox_Driver.zip awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Hiya. Okay, I decided to put my money where my mouth is on thi Speech Synth ting so I ordered one. How long before they start shipping out? Not like I'll be able to do anything with it besides gaze at it longingly, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 BTW the answer to the question above is "you will recieve your speech synth approximately 20 minutes after posting on Atari Age". It's here and I'm gazing at it longingly - just like I said. Now I gotta build one of those nice little speaker boxes out of the CX-40's base like I saw online somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 BTW the answer to the question above is "you will recieve your speech synth approximately 20 minutes after posting on Atari Age". It's here and I'm gazing at it longingly - just like I said. Now I gotta build one of those nice little speaker boxes out of the CX-40's base like I saw online somewhere. You will have to add an amplifier to it. I plan to build my AtariVox inside an Atari 2600 cart. Then I can have DB9 input and Audio out where the PCB sticks out. Speaker and amp are to be a singular Computer Speaker. I plan to do the same for my VecVox .. build it into a Vectrex cart. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I had a feeling that it would need some sort of amplification. I also was going to use amplified PC speakers for the unit, but I'm very tempted to find a little amp circuit that could fit into a CX-40. Of course I'd still want to run audio output to the stereo (blow up my neighbors with that synthesized speech) but for regular play it seems like a little speaker close at hand would work. Any suggestions for some little amplifier circuit board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I had a feeling that it would need some sort of amplification. I also was going to use amplified PC speakers for the unit, but I'm very tempted to find a little amp circuit that could fit into a CX-40. Of course I'd still want to run audio output to the stereo (blow up my neighbors with that synthesized speech) but for regular play it seems like a little speaker close at hand would work. Any suggestions for some little amplifier circuit board? No need - the AtariVox has an amp built in. (Same goes for the VecVox.) I'm just using the non-amplified 2nd speaker from a pair of old Altec Lansing PC speakers and it's plenty loud! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 the AtariVox has an amp built in The AtariVox's output power, when connected to an 8ohm speaker, is approximately 300 mW (with the Atari's 5V supply). Doesn't sound a lot, but it's pretty loud. I have mine connected to an un-powered speaker (like Alex) and never have the volume pot above half way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Wow! I did not realize that! I will have to build the AtariVox with speaker in a joystick bottom too! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Who was the first person to do this? I saw it somewhere on the web... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 http://www.atariage.com/forums/download.php?id=28050 I think the button should be replaced with the volume control Looks like he's put black speaker felt over the speaker, nice touch I must agree, it looks pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I just got my AtariVox in the mail today I have a question about it now... Mainly, do I have to worry about power problems running this on the 7800 with the CC2? Since obviously the cuttle cart also uses power along with the atarivox, I am not going to have to worry about burning something out (I am mainly worried about the CC2) I am asking this because I noticed after a while playing it with MGD the bottom of the CC2 was getting warm as well as the 7800 behind the cartridge slot. Just curious, and if there is any chance of it hurting my cc2, I will wait and only use the atarivox on the 2600 with any games that get sold for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulag picture radio Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 If you were drinking that much MGD, then it's no wonder the cart felt warm! Sorry, I couldn't resist - and I'm very interested to learn the answer to your question as well. The CC2 is way too "crucial" to take any chances with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I just got my AtariVox in the mail today I have a question about it now... Mainly, do I have to worry about power problems running this on the 7800 with the CC2? Since obviously the cuttle cart also uses power along with the atarivox, I am not going to have to worry about burning something out (I am mainly worried about the CC2) I am asking this because I noticed after a while playing it with MGD the bottom of the CC2 was getting warm as well as the 7800 behind the cartridge slot. Just curious, and if there is any chance of it hurting my cc2, I will wait and only use the atarivox on the 2600 with any games that get sold for it. I seriously doubt there's any risk to the CC2 at all. It's the voltage regulator in the 7800 that's going to take all the load and that's attached to a heat sink just behind the cart slot, so that's where the warmth is coming from. I believe Richard has been doing all his testing using a CC2 so if there was a problem, I think he would have found out by now. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I think the button should be replaced with the volume control I was thinking the same thing this afternoon. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 do I have to worry about power problems running this on the 7800 with the CC2? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 do I have to worry about power problems running this on the 7800 with the CC2? No Thanks. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I know the margin is slim on these homebrew items, so I almost hate to ask, but any deal for buying both the Vec and 2600 voice products? Of course, I live in the US. Care to create a software bundle (for additional cash) at some point? I recommend it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 any deal for buying both the Vec and 2600 voice products? Yes, I'm sure we could work something out Care to create a software bundle Please explain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Care to create a software bundle Please explain ? I mean, when people start programming to take advantage of the voice synth, perhaps you could sell a multicart with a few of voice enhanced games on it with the synth for additional cash? Or just a couple of carts (rather than a multi?) PM Sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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