Yes, that's true. Any Linux box with built-in serial ports, a serial add-on PCI card, or USB serial ports will work. Didn't use to, but awesome that it does now. My only Linux system left is my Raspberry Pi which is in my networking closet acting as a server. So, I have no need to connect a synth to it. My desktop these days runs Windows, and I prefer just using a software synth there. But these synths can be used with a USB to serial adapter, at least to some extent, with Jaws or NVDA. I've heard back from several of you with interest about these synths. I never expected this much interest. I'll respond in order until I find a taker for each of these two. Thanks, Keith -----Original Message----- From: Ken Perry <kperry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 9:00 PM To: mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; speakup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Looking for a home for a couple of serial synths Sorry I sent this just to Mike a few minutes ago. I mint to send it to the list. It is important to point out you can still use these serial synths if you have a USB to serial adapter. I used my LT till I blew out the chip on it. I still use my express though. Ken -----Original Message----- From: Mike Ray <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 5:08 PM To: speakup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Looking for a home for a couple of serial synths Keith, I have a collection of hardware synths. I have a Dolphin Apollo, a Dolphin Juno, and a couple of DECTalks. I would happily take the DoubleTalk off you hands. I am in the UK. So if you're on the other side of the water, it may be outrageously expensive to ship it. Mike On 07/09/2021 21:14, Keith Wessel wrote: > Hi, all, > > I hope this isn't off-topic, but I know there are a lot of hardware > synth enthusiasts on this list, and I've got two that I'd rather find > homes for than send to electronics recycling. > > Those of you on the brltty list saw my post a couple weeks ago about > looking for a new home for a serial braille display. My cleaning has > now lead me to two serial synths, both of which I'd be happy to let > anyone have for the cost of shipping. > > One is a Doubletalk LT (speakup_synth=ltlk). This was the Doubletalk > that could either be run off of a 9-volt battery or an AC adapter. It > has a hard-wired cable that goes to a DB9 serial plug. It's in perfect > working condition, and I have the AC adapter that I'll include. > > The other needs a little work. It's a DECTalk express, complete with > case, AC adapter, serial cable, and headphones. However, it won't > power up presumably because the internal battery needs to be replaced. > Anyone handy with a soldering iron should be able to tackle this, and > last I checked the battery was a type that's available from Batteries > Plus and various on-line sources. > > I have no need for either of these any more since I no longer have a > desktop with a serial port. If you're interested in either of these, > email me off-list at keith@xxxxxxxxxx. > > Thanks, > Keith > > > -- Michael A. Ray Analyst/Programmer Witley, Surrey, South-east UK He/him "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." -- A. de Saint-Exupery
