ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

Post by **jhsa** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:07 pm

Mike did you also uploaded it to er9x? I have 764 but can't find anything at the bottom of the safety switches..

Thanks

Post by **MikeB** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:30 pm

No, I've only just finished the code on ersky9x, it's easier to test on there. I only 'published' it because of the safety switc bug I left in.
I'm still waiting on Erazz to build the er9x release, r764 is only sources committed.
I'll try for a test version of er9x, and put it on the first page of the voice thread, just need to change the sources to match the additions to ersky9x. I'm running two separate sets of source files as they are stored on separate googlecode sites.

Mike.

Post by **jhsa** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:11 pm

Thanks Mike.. I had a friend compiling the 764 for me.. that's how I could have a look.. I'm still learning...

RCHH · Post by **RCHH** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:07 pm

... "ON - plays the voice file ONCE when the switch becomes ON
OFF - plays the voice file ONCE when the switch becomes OFF" erc.

You are a mind reader!!! Just what I was thinking of to ask if it would be possible. Outstanding.

This stuff just gets better and better. Only wish I knew enough about the coding to help out

Hexperience · Post by **Hexperience** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:27 pm

Mike, have you looked any further at usb file access to the card? I just installed the card last time I had the board out... never put an opening for it...

Again... thanks for all your hard work.

Post by **MikeB** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:24 pm

No. I haven't had any time to look into that. I have a feeling it may take a bit of sorting out.
I'm toying with the idea of using something like ZMODEM over bluetooth, or the other serial port to give access to the SD card files for updating them. Maybe not quite as easy to use, but would save opening the case if you have no slot to access the card. There may be other ways of doing it as well.

Mike.

Post by **Rob Thomson** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:33 pm

Random thought here... (and maybe wrong)

You could potentially get access to the sdcard in a 'tftp' fashion via the same route you 'flash' the firmware.

Imaging if the flashing of the firmware carried an 'embeded payload' that when the firmware booted, it copies the payload data to the sdcard.

Bit of a round aboat way - but I reckon it should be possible!

Guess the only other way is a dual boot system. e.g. press and hold trainer during power up, boots in usb mode.

Rob

Totoff · Post by **Totoff** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:03 am

I may have missed something.
I have my SDCard inserted and that appeared as "ready" in ERSKY (4Gb SD formated as FAT32). Of course I have the directory "voice" created with the wav files inside.
But even in Spekrvoice mode in Radio menu I can't get any prerecorded sound from the RC.
I've just tried with R91 and a switch test, but here again, bot able to have voices played ..... Any idea of what could be wrong ?
Thanks.

Post by **ShowMaster** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:43 am

What's the smallest and largest memory size I can use?
SM

preston91 · Post by **preston91** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:45 am

been trying to to make some custom audio files with Audacity. I've tried both 16 bit signed and 8 bit unsigned wav's but they play very sloooow. I was able to use Recordpad in uncompressed 16 bit mono format that worked, but it doesn't have any editing functions. anyone know an Audacity output format that works? it has a bunch to choose from....@ Mike thanks for your efforts!!!! love the special audio switches you added, you are doing some wonderful work...

Paul

Totoff · Post by **Totoff** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:22 am

For information, I've used the AT&T Text to speech demo to create a french pack of voices, and it's working great without any format modification (256 Kbps/16,0 KHz/16 bits) !

Post by **Rob Thomson** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:38 am

I have a full 'Natural' french voice file for my nextup software.. and australiian, usa british & ireland

Attached are some samples of the Australian one.

Suncoaster · Post by **Suncoaster** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:47 am

I have just returned from a successful day of flying, not only did my Sky9x get its first outing but just to show my faith in all the hard work done by Brent, Mike et al I maidened a new model at the same time. My main reason for this post was to ask about updating using Companion 9x. I wanted to add a different splash screen but was unsure of the correct procedure. The method I used seemed to be ok but when I got a message suggesting that it could not check the compatibility I bailed. Can someone step me through the procedure please. Or point me in the right direction for any instructions.

David

Post by **MikeB** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:33 am

preston91 wrote:been trying to to make some custom audio files with Audacity. I've tried both 16 bit signed and 8 bit unsigned wav's but they play very sloooow

What sample rate are you using? All the files I've posted were recorded and edited using Audacity 2. Before you record a file, set the project sample rate to 16000 Hz (bottom left corner of the window). If you have a recorded file, load it, change the project sample rate to 16000 Hz, select the sound you want, then resample to 16000 Hz (menu tracks/resample). I also usually amplify the sound to maximum (menu effects/amplify). Then Export selection.

Mike.

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:46 am

I normally do equalize the files also.. it makes a big difference for a clean sound. just do a bass cut. the little speaker can't handle the low frequencies anyway and they will distort..

Post by **Rob Thomson** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:33 am

You also want to get your amplitude right. Otherwise you get your sounds all playing at different volumes!

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Totoff · Post by **Totoff** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:36 am

Hmm.. Seem I still have an issue.
Everything worked well yesterday and I played with sounds for a while.
This morning I couldn't get a single voice to be played on the remote.

Everything seems ok and sd card appears ready. Then I just realized that if i insert the SD card as the remote is already on, or just take it out and in again while it is on, sounds are starting to play.....
Any idea to solve this ??

RCHH · Post by **RCHH** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:47 am

Have had good results with self recorded sounds. Using Windows Sound Recorder 16kHz, 8 bit Mono 15kb/sec. Basic as it gets, but working fine. My startup sound is now 'Goooooooood Morrrrrrnin' Viet-naaaaaaaaaaam!!!!!'

Post by **Rob Thomson** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:05 pm

Totoff wrote:Hmm.. Seem I still have an issue.
Everything worked well yesterday and I played with sounds for a while.
This morning I couldn't get a single voice to be played on the remote.

Everything seems ok and sd card appears ready. Then I just realized that if i insert the SD card as the remote is already on, or just take it out and in again while it is on, sounds are starting to play.....
Any idea to solve this ??

You may need to re-solder the pins on the holder. Mine has been fine since doing this.

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preston91 · Post by **preston91** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:12 pm

OK I set the audacity sample rate to 16khz but the files still run slow, also tried 8khz. since others use it successfully I must have a short between the headsets!

! I'll play some more with it. Trying to make a startup file from Lenny Kravitz's "Fly Away". However the AT&T text to speech works fine. the Audrey-English setting provides a nice " Bitchin Betty" voice that is cool. Made gear up, gear down, zero flaps, 50% flaps, 100% flaps, and "your P-51 is ready for takeoff" files successfully. the guys at the field are going to flip out when they hear these from my remote!! ersky9x is starting to rock! Thanks to everyone for you development work, and help to me.

Paul

Totoff · Post by **Totoff** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:18 pm

One of the remak I had is :
"How hell did you manage to put Siri in a remote control ?"

... Loved it !! :p

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:55 pm

at my club, you just look at the guys and can see envy in their faces.. but then they just start criticising.. oh well..

Reacher10 · Post by **Reacher10** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:25 pm

Totoff wrote:Hmm.. Seem I still have an issue.
Everything worked well yesterday and I played with sounds for a while.
This morning I couldn't get a single voice to be played on the remote.

Everything seems ok and sd card appears ready. Then I just realized that if i insert the SD card as the remote is already on, or just take it out and in again while it is on, sounds are starting to play.....
Any idea to solve this ??

I seem to be having the same issue....it's hit or miss. When I open the Tx next time I'll have a look.

Mike, would it be possible to have audio file selection for each aircraft. So when the radio is turned on and the models it's on is Spitfire, we could make an audio file "Spitfire" but with your file naming convention of course.

So at power up we would hear "ER9X-SPITFIRE-8 MINUTES".

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:39 pm

what a good idea.. we could make an audio file with the name of the model.. brilliant. me like it..

of course I mean for er9x too

João

Post by **cre8tiveleo** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:13 pm

Hey! I thought of that too, model select names, I made files for all mine already, just in case.

Initializing Quad system
Initializing Corsair system
FPV systems initializing

etc..etc..

My radio nags me now... 'don't ignore me, I hate being ignored, this isn't right, why are you ignoring me, someone tell Adrian to turn me off, he's ignoring me again' That's my inactivity alarm now.. ahhh... gotta love it..

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:25 pm

fun..

Post by **cre8tiveleo** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:26 pm

beer...

Post by **Kilrah** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:28 pm

cre8tiveleo wrote: My radio nags me now... 'don't ignore me, I hate being ignored, this isn't right, why are you ignoring me, someone tell Adrian to turn me off, he's ignoring me again' That's my inactivity alarm now.. ahhh... gotta love it..

Soo makes me think of Portal 2!

Reacher10 · Post by **Reacher10** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:24 pm

cre8tiveleo wrote:Hey! I thought of that too, model select names, I made files for all mine already, just in case.

Initializing Quad system
Initializing Corsair system
FPV systems initializing

etc..etc..

My radio nags me now... 'don't ignore me, I hate being ignored, this isn't right, why are you ignoring me, someone tell Adrian to turn me off, he's ignoring me again' That's my inactivity alarm now.. ahhh... gotta love it..

I made one thats not as long as your's and it'll play 6 or 7 times after I move the sticks as soon as it starts to play. I'll go back to a short one.

Post by **MikeB** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:24 pm

Is this voice model name just at switch on, or whenever a model is loaded? It may be tricky, particularly on er9x, keeping in sync. If you upload a different model to a slot, you need to make sure the voice name tracks it. On ersky9x we might be able to the model name as the filename ( the first 8 characters of the model name), but that will need some changes to to mechanism I use to play voices, I only have a number at the moment to specify the file. On er9x, we can only use numbers as the filename, maybe use 0101.wav for model1, 0102.wav for model 2 etc. up to 0116 for model 16. Then it will be up to you to make sure the voice files match the models.

Mike.

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