Author Topic: Voice Recognition Controllers (Read 111256 times)

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 09:51:25 PM »

Voice Recognition Controllers

The things we do may at time seem pointless how ever we always have a reason behind them. Imagine you being mobility impared and every day of your childhood had to accept the fact that you are unable to play games like other children. Would you not want some sliver of hope there is some crazy modder out to develop some device that alows you to play even if the responce time was a little laggy? This stuff is what paves the ways for future visionaries to do it right. we show the world what really matters we give hope to people and inspire companies not to forget about the 2%. I hope some child who was unfortunate to have a disability sees our video and gets a spark of hope. Perhaps that child will be the next console developer..

Nothing we do is in vain...

Creating Voice Recognition Controllers. Here is Part 1 of this video tutorial the SR07 board this is the brain of the kit and does require loads of soldering. This kit is super easy to put together. This controller board is what analizes spoken words and determins matches. I plan on adding this kit to a Xbox 360 controller for things like (Reload, Scope, Plasma...) this kit can be found here http://www.imagesco.com/kits/speech-recognition-kit.html

Here is the 360 Voice recognition Controller I only used 3 commands in the video but I have 10 buttons connected to the device

Here it the assembly process.

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Here is the final controller board.

Well your probably wondering how do I program it to my voice? Do I need a PC to program it? Well the answer is no all you need to do is assemble the included keypad and programming is as simple as pressing a few buttons. Assembling the included key pad is very strait forward and simple to solder. Here is a Video od the job.

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Here is the Final KeyPad.

Well now that you have the keypad for entering commands your probably wondering how you will see what command number you are programming. With this kit it includes a digital display that displays the one of ten buttons you are able to control with voice commands. her is the assembly video of the Digital Dsplay.

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Here is the final Digital Display.

To give you an idea how it work I created a small test video. As you can see you can program the device to any word and programming is very easy. You can program key words like "Reload" to free up button presses in the heat of battle.

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Here it is Assembled.

Onceyou program your desired words you can remove the keypad and display to slim down the componants.

Here is the relay board.

Here is the 360 controller attachment.

Update:

I spoke to the manufacturer of the chip and it turns out I have it set to long word recognition when im using short words so by changing it the system wont have to wait for the entire length. this should improve the responce time by half..

l0rdnic0 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:27:15 PM »

Heheheh I love your tools... toe nail clippers

*FuFa · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:42:07 PM »

Quote from: l0rdnic0 on January 28, 2008, 10:27:15 PM

Heheheh I love your tools... toe nail clippers

Haha wow you're right, damn cyber, did you sell your side cutter by accident on the last auction?

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:50:12 PM »

Quote from: *FuFa on January 29, 2008, 12:42:07 PM

Haha wow you're right, damn cyber, did you sell your side cutter by accident on the last auction?

naw I always use nail clippers simple and effective.

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:05:58 PM »

Timmy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2008, 05:45:17 PM »

hmmm to hide all the components if i did this id probably cnc a custom 360 controller case

but probably weld an alluminium frame first

Canadajames · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:33:50 PM »

i didnt see it go forward it has all the buttons. any plans of improving the response time because from what I've seen it youd be dead. but sick concept and mod. just need some fine tuning.

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:02:51 PM »

Quote from: Canadajames on January 30, 2008, 08:33:50 PM

i didnt see it go forward it has all the buttons. any plans of improving the response time because from what I've seen it youd be dead. but sick concept and mod. just need some fine tuning.

Responce time can be improved.

teepee · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2008, 10:09:56 AM »

that is an awsome mod. I have a friend that has a debilitating arthritis problem. it's been a problem since he was 8 years old. this can help them fit in and even help with self esteem. i'm thinking nobel prize.

marcwolf · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2008, 12:50:48 PM »

Great idea.
I'm currently awaiting my speech recognition kit (SR-06)

I'm a costume maker (http://marcwolf.org) who also has a keen interst in animatronics and special effects. Something I have been wanting to do for a long time is to make my suit more realistic with wagging tail, moving ears, muzzle flaps and nose wrinkles.

I use the PicAXE chip range to control the servo's and to handle the sequencing.

My biggest difficulty has been with the input circuitry. I have experimented with hall effect switches in the gloves fingers and a magnet on the thumb but it is still too obvious that I am entering in commands of a kind.

Speech recognition looks to be the solutions.

With a series of whines, growl, howls and other sounds that would match my characters character I can use them to initiate the sequences.

Thanks so much for putting up the tutorials etc and for letting me know that what I am trying is workable

Take Care

Dave

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2008, 02:07:48 PM »

Quote from: marcwolf on January 31, 2008, 12:50:48 PM

Great idea.
I'm currently awaiting my speech recognition kit (SR-06)

I'm a costume maker (http://marcwolf.org) who also has a keen interst in animatronics and special effects. Something I have been wanting to do for a long time is to make my suit more realistic with wagging tail, moving ears, muzzle flaps and nose wrinkles.

I use the PicAXE chip range to control the servo's and to handle the sequencing.

My biggest difficulty has been with the input circuitry. I have experimented with hall effect switches in the gloves fingers and a magnet on the thumb but it is still too obvious that I am entering in commands of a kind.

Speech recognition looks to be the solutions.

With a series of whines, growl, howls and other sounds that would match my characters character I can use them to initiate the sequences.

Thanks so much for putting up the tutorials etc and for letting me know that what I am trying is workable

Take Care

Dave

Im glad we helped you find a solution.

ra1n · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2008, 04:08:42 PM »

Really great job Cyber, you done it again and this time out to help the disabled
With some tunning that right there could be a milestone in gaming technology.

robin1989 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2008, 02:47:58 AM »

great to see your able to make response quicker

btw your new vid is up cyber on vimeo

j.s2ghetto · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2008, 11:21:08 AM »

cyberpyrot i need a soldering gun wat do you recommend (one from radioshack)

redryno1221 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:10:47 AM »

I see ur control on hackaday...... again nice work

MattZani · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2008, 08:10:56 AM »

Got a POC Yet? Like seeing the 360 actually being controlled by voice? Another thing, i see you got a headset, would it be possible to 1, use the 360 Headset (Chat pad one) and 2, Have a switch so you could use the same headset to speak, or even a voice command to switch?

Reaper · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:38:18 PM »

Quote from: j.s2ghetto on February 01, 2008, 11:21:08 AM

cyberpyrot i need a soldering gun wat do you recommend (one from radioshack)

being both Cyber and I have done a lot of soldering, i think I can help you with this one

get a 15-25 watt one as cheap as you can, they all work the same. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has gone through 6-7 soldering irons tips.

*When you solder stuff a lot, the gun itself actually melts away over time...

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:43:27 PM »

Quote from: Reaper on February 10, 2008, 09:38:18 PM

being both Cyber and I have done a lot of soldering, i think I can help you with this one

get a 15-25 watt one as cheap as you can, they all work the same. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has gone through 6-7 soldering irons tips.

*When you solder stuff a lot, the gun itself actually melts away over time...

Or if your like me and leave them on for a week you will burn them up. I have a pile of them once you get familure with them you will be abel to solder with any.

l0rdnic0 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2008, 06:38:08 AM »

HEHEHE Still using the same old 15watt iron I got from Radio Shack over two years ago. HEHE cyber need to take better care of your things, and stop trying to burn down the house

tripsalot · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2008, 10:32:07 PM »

umm,,,,does that mean i shouldnt be going throught tips as fast as i do solder???

SplinterDs · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2008, 02:07:19 PM »

cool mod. i would hock it up to my 360 to turn it on and off or open and close the cd tray

VoX · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2008, 06:25:01 AM »

Really nice mod, I'm some one will be very happy you have made this possible. It has other uses too

pistolpete3521 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2008, 11:12:42 AM »

Not only is this one of the coolest things I have seen in a while, it is actually helping someone too... I think it is a great idea and it has many other implications. When you guys say the response time needs to be improved, it could be better but think about not ever playing video games before, or with a severe handicap, this would be a dream come true even if it is a few milliseconds behind, and not only that, look at the time and patients put into this. I think it's awesome.

Sorry for the RO sentence. </rant>

P.S. It's awesome

treemty · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:09:26 AM »

This is very awesome, you should mass produce them for handicapped people

cusinnd · « **Reply #24 on:** June 07, 2009, 02:45:16 PM »

This is a cool mod good luck.

frenulem - No.5417 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 23, 2009, 01:34:16 PM »

this is a great mod i work at a dissabled school and this is so usefull that i know i can do it

alexdenipaul · « **Reply #26 on:** October 20, 2009, 11:13:58 AM »

A voice control module for controlling a game controller comprising:

a microphone for inputting voice signals;

a first voice recognition device having a memory for storing a plurality of game command files and being used for converting first voice signals inputted from the microphone within a time period into a corresponding game command, each of the game command files comprising corresponding first voice signals of a plurality of game commands; and

a second voice recognition device having another memory for storing a control command file and being used for converting second voice signals continuously inputted from the microphone into a corresponding switch command, the control command file comprising corresponding second voice signals of a plurality of switch commands wireless internet, each of the game command files stored in the memory of the first voice recognition device being corresponding to a switch command of the control command file;

wherein after the second voice recognition device converts the second voice signals inputted from the microphone into a corresponding switch command that corresponds to one of the game command files stored in the memory of the first voice recognition device, the second voice recognition device initiates the first voice recognition device to convert the first voice signals inputted from the microphone within the time period into a corresponding game command in the game command file corresponding to the switch command to control the game controller.

jhon.lincon82 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2010, 01:04:29 AM »

The present invention provides a voice control module for controlling a game controller comprising: a microphone for inputting voice signals, a first voice recognition device of command mode for converting the voice signals inputted from the microphone within a time period into a corresponding game command, and a second voice recognition device of continuous mode for converting the voice signals continuously inputted from the microphone into a corresponding switch command. Wherein after the switch command is converted, the second voice recognition device initiates the first voice recognition device to convert the voice signals inputted from the microphone within the time period into a corresponding game command to control the game controller.
John

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pigoesfar · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2010, 08:54:26 AM »

Lol, that is really cool. I had a very similar idea but for the 360 console a while ago but didn't know how to do it exactly. (FOOkz can vouch for that)

1TONpete · « **Reply #29 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:33:28 AM »

I just found something new and pretty sweet for this application and possible others. http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10685

Modded Matt · « **Reply #30 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:22:38 PM »

wow, did you blow the dust off this one, never thought it would pop backup out of the basement, kinda like those hip huggers and bell bottoms

1TONpete · « **Reply #31 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:23:37 AM »

sorry about bringing up old topic but the old boards available for this were quite large, and laggy. maybe this will improve on that. Very helpful mod for the handicapped gamer.

SixtyninNaMoose · « **Reply #32 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:37:51 PM »

What a rip-off! That controller is way over priced! Getting sick of companies taking advantage the handicapped, there should be laws against such outrageous upselling. Sorry guys it just really bleeping pisses me off.

Falkenheart · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:18:49 PM »

Quote from: SixtyninNaMoose on October 24, 2011, 09:37:51 PM

What a rip-off! That controller is way over priced! Getting sick of companies taking advantage the handicapped, there should be laws against such outrageous upselling. Sorry guys it just really bleeping pisses me off.

Are you talking about the link I posted? if so, let me explain. I'm a disabled gamer and this was the CHEAPEST solution I found I paid $2,000 for a controller with less, that was a ripoff at least $300 is closer to fair. tbh I want a switch adapted controller like the Adroit Switchblade, with a vr option. Y'know

Modded Matt · « **Reply #34 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:42:45 AM »

the work involved in that is probably close to what I would sell it for. as much as I hate eviel controllers....I would probably price a mod of that sorts in the $300-400 range. there is atleast $100 in parts, and a good 25-30 hrs worth of labor, then you have to make some money.

I could do this, Is this something you would want? How would you as a disabled gamer revise this design to work better for you? I have made a few mods for disabled gamers, and continue to do so in my spare time. I will be looking for a new project in a few months. If we can raise the money for the materials I could possibly donate my time and effort to the cause.

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SixtyninNaMoose · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:31:35 AM »

Well I'm sorry if you guys disagree, I believe there is cheaper/better solutions that just hasn't been thought of yet. Does controller even come with switches/buttons or just analog sticks?

Falconheart, I am working on similar design of the switchblade of my own. I actually just finished my RCA switch board last night, I still have hook wires up to my 4x 5-way switches but that parts easy. I did it for $85 and It was my 1st try, it doesn't look to fancy or clean but I or anyone else on here can build it cleaner. I actually plan on building it again but nicer and with led's and rapid fire since I cant push very well. If your interested I can help you build 1 like mine or work with another am member to build you a controller. all would ask from you is to pay for the controller, the switches and any mods such as leds or rapid fire. This should not cost anymore than $50-$65, i will cover the cost of rca wires, rca plugs, project box and materials. And I'm sure anyone else on am would do the same.

oh on a side not. falcon are you clark?

Modded Matt · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2011, 11:16:46 AM »

I have around 100 in this setup not including the controller

Falkenheart · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2011, 02:22:02 PM »

Quote from: modded matt on October 26, 2011, 11:16:46 AM

I have around 100 in this setup not including the controller

Way to go man! I can't wait to see what develops from this!

Falkenheart · « **Reply #38 on:** October 26, 2011, 02:41:13 PM »

Quote from: SixtyninNaMoose on October 26, 2011, 10:31:35 AM

Well I'm sorry if you guys disagree, I believe there is cheaper/better solutions that just hasn't been thought of yet. Does controller even come with switches/buttons or just analog sticks?

Falconheart, I am working on similar design of the switchblade of my own. I actually just finished my RCA switch board last night, I still have hook wires up to my 4x 5-way switches but that parts easy. I did it for $85 and It was my 1st try, it doesn't look to fancy or clean but I or anyone else on here can build it cleaner. I actually plan on building it again but nicer and with led's and rapid fire since I cant push very well. If your interested I can help you build 1 like mine or work with another am member to build you a controller. all would ask from you is to pay for the controller, the switches and any mods such as leds or rapid fire. This should not cost anymore than $50-$65, i will cover the cost of rca wires, rca plugs, project box and materials. And I'm sure anyone else on am would do the same.

oh on a side not. falcon are you clark?

I'm not Clark, My name's Ken. You and moddedmatt both have great ideas, but ideally I'd go for something with a voice recognition option as well as switches and analog sticks seperate from the project box that I could mount anywhere, I'd also go for adjustable tension on the analogs. also toggle/turbo is a real draw for me, I have 0 modding experience, I just pick up ideas from around the web.

Falkenheart · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2011, 03:02:08 PM »

I think this should be on a seperate thread. Your thoughts?

Modded Matt · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:50:41 PM »

yea lol probably. thats what toad was saying....how are u able to double post?

Falkenheart · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:22:52 PM »

I don't know.

snowcolt17 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 27, 2011, 10:21:24 PM »

Quote from: modded matt on October 26, 2011, 06:50:41 PM

yea lol probably. thats what toad was saying....how are u able to double post?

i see triple post

Falkenheart · « **Reply #43 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:50:56 AM »

How hasn't anyone posted on this in over a year! This is an excellent mod How far could it go? Still amazed

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