R2-D2 Vocalizer Documentation
  • Overview
    • R2-D2 Vocalizer
    • Support
      • Change Log
  • Features
    • Emotions
    • Speech
    • Stimuli
    • Muse
    • Memory
  • Platforms
    • App
      • Controls
    • Embedded
      • Supplies
      • Getting Started
      • Commands
      • SD Card
        • R2D2Vocalizer.txt
        • Config.txt
        • WAV Files
      • Volume Adjustment
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  • 1) Load Software onto the Teensy
  • 2) Teensy -> Audio Adapter
  • 3) Command System -> Teensy
  • 4) Teensy Audio Out -> Amplifier
  • 5) Amplifier -> Speakers
  1. Platforms
  2. Embedded

Getting Started

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1) Load Software onto the Teensy

  1. Download the .hex file containing the vocalizer software:

    • R2-D2:

    • Astromech:

  2. Download the Teensy Loader:

    • Mac:

    • Windows:

    • Linux 32 bit:

    • Linux 64 bit:

  3. Connect the Teensy to your computer via USB.

    • Be sure to use a USB Micro B cable that is rated for data transmission. Many Micro B cables are only capable of charging. If you are having connectivity issues with your Teensy, try purchasing a data-rated cable such as .

  4. Open the Teensy Loader application.

  5. From the "File" menu, choose "Open HEX File" and select the .hex file.

  6. Press the white button on the Teensy next to the SD card slot. A red light should turn on.

  7. From the "File" menu, choose "Program." Wait for the progress bar to complete.

2) Teensy -> Audio Adapter

3) Command System -> Teensy

4) Teensy Audio Out -> Amplifier

5) Amplifier -> Speakers

Connect your amplifier to your speakers. Follow the instructions for your particular hardware.

Connect the Teensy to the Teensy Audio Adapter. The Teensy stacks directly on top of the Audio Adapter. The two must be soldered. Reference the for pin information.

Connect your command system of choice to the Teensy via Serial or I2C. Reference the for pin information.

If necessary, edit to support your particular command system.

Connect the Audio Adapter's line-level outut pins to your amplifier. Reference the for pin information.

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Config.txt