The Little Buddy Talker - Arduino Compatible Speech Chip Set

A project in Carleton Place, Canada by Patrick Thomas Mitchell
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Small, versatile, fun, and inexpensive! Use the 254 word library to bring speech to your Arduino projects! Speak, Arduino, Speak!
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Funded: $18,286 CAD of $800 CAD
Dates: Jan 9th -> Feb 8th (30 days)
Project By: Patrick Thomas Mitchell
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Final Update Before End Of Campaign - Contest for extra hardware

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Thank you all again for your support!  If you haven't already checked out the assembly video, or video manual, the links can be found in previous updates.  This will be my final update before the campaign ends.  All of the hardware is... (Read More)

YEE-HAW! All hardware has arrived! Video update!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!   Check out all of the hardware in this video update!: https://youtu.be/8kbwSzoUxt4 I'll be mentioning the contest at the end of every update.  For those of you who have entered, thank you. If you are one of those people, you can... (Read More)

All hardware expected Friday or Monday - Contest for more hardware

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I was just notice that all of the assemblies, PCBs, and kitting components will arrive as soon as Friday.  I'll send pictures when they are in my hands.  I have programmed about 300 chips so far.  M wife and I will be packing... (Read More)

Hurray! Parts inbound. Contest info =D

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! I just got the tracking number for 600x assemblies, and 500x printed circuit boards for kitting (I already have 120x of them in house).  All of the components, and accessories have already arrived. Excellent news, indeed!  Thank you all for... (Read More)

Video update!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Video: https://youtu.be/sTY0Bf2e0wQ Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Pat  (Read More)

Assembly Video Complete + Contest Information + Last Update For A Bit

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I realise that I've been sending updates almost daily for the past week.  I won't bug you all again for 5 or 6 days.  I hope that I'm not plugging up your mailbox.  I just completed the video... (Read More)

Assembly Video + Chip Arrival/Programming + Contest

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! The chips have arrived, and I've started programming/testing them.  I also just finished the assembly video: https://youtu.be/OqjEvJs3teE Assembly takes about 12-15 minutes.  I'll be working on the video manual this week.  I'll update... (Read More)

Hurray! A VERY Good Update!!! + Contest Reminder

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone Great news!  The manufacturing of all PCBs are complete, and my manufacturer will be starting wave soldering this evening.  The chip sets will arrive at my home tomorrow, and I expect that ALL of the remaining hardware will be shipped... (Read More)

Doubling up on hardware orders + Contest for extra hardware

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! I'm flabbergasted by the success of this campaign.  Thank you all sincerely for all of your support!  I'm really in awe.  There has been so much interest, that I have to double up on my component and assembly orders.  I currently have way... (Read More)

Contest for extra hardware + ALL PARTS/ACCESSORIES ORDERED+PAID FOR

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I've ordered a TON of assemblies to be made, a TON of accessories, and all of the parts required for kitting. Everything is moving very quickly.   Thank you all for your support.  This campaign is on track to becoming the most popular... (Read More)

Ordering Parts Early - Contest For Extra Hardware Continues!

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Happy Saturday! I've send out my order for manufacture.  I've received feedback, and I plan on giving them the thumbs up as soon as they get back to me.  It is a little early for this, but better early than late =D If you're still... (Read More)

Sharing Campaign Contest For Free Little Buddy Talker Sets

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Before I talk about the contest, I had a request for a custom reward tier.  I've added a reward for two DIY kits/no stereo cables.  Thanks Neil =) NOW ONTO THE CONTEST!I am looking for some help regarding the sharing of this... (Read More)

Wow! Thank you all so much for a great first day! Would you mind sharing?

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Thank you so much for making this campaign so successful in the first day!  I didn't expect that there would be such a response!  I'll be making the order for parts and manufacturing in about a week (A week early) to ensure that I have a... (Read More)

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