If you have a project that needs to talk have a look at the Network Speech Server by Viktor Criterion from Super Fun Adventure Quest Time. This design uses a Wifi module that listens for messages on a port. When a message comes in it is passed to the text to speech module so it can be spoken. This would make a great addition to an online business to speak the new orders that come in for a fun bit of feedback.
“Parts Used:
- Parallax Xbee adapter board. $10.00
- Wifi Module or Newer Wifi Module $35.00
- Radio Shack Mini Speaker $15.99
- Battery Holder $1.49
- Parallax Emic 2 TTS Module $59.99
- Wire-n-stuff
- Double sided mounting squares to hold everything down.”