Talko 1 DIY
This module is performing real-time LPC synthesis to produce intelligible voice or … not if you choose to.
The module produces sounds in 3 major modes : Speech, Repeat and VCO.
Talko is an Arduino-based synthesiser developed under open-source hardware and software. (license CC-BY-SA)
Its firmware can be updated via the onboard USB port.
Please note that building & coding this module requires minimum Arduino knowledge like installing a com port, installing libraries & uploading code.
Technical details
– format: Eurorack
– width: 10hp
– depth: 30 mm skiff friendly
– power: + 12V: 65 mA via 10 pin Doepfer power bus
– audio : un-filtered 5V PWM carrier at 62500 Hz
– inputs: protected against over or under voltage by clipping from 0 to +5V
Assembly
The kit contains everything you need to build your own Talko 1.2 : the panel, the PCB, the components, the knobs and the power cable.
The kits include a populated PCB with all SMD installed .
The bootloader is already flashed to the ATmega338p.
The assembly manual can be found here : https://github.com/deladriere/euro-modules/wiki/Assemble-Talko
User Manual
The user manual can be found here : http://www.polaxis.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Talko-Manual-1_2.pdf
Technical support
https://github.com/deladriere/euro-modules/tree/master/Talko
