Summary of Contents for Lynovation CTR2-Voice
- Page 1 CTR2-Voice Operation Manual v1.01.02 Last Revision: February 28, 2024 Copyright 2024 – Lynovation.com All rights reserved Updated to firmware v1.01.02 Revised sections for this version are highlighted in yellow...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pre-configure Option ..........................9 WiFi Modes ............................... 9 Station Mode ............................10 Access Point Mode ..........................10 Using CTR2-Voice ............................11 Report Menu ............................11 Voice Settings Menu ........................... 11 Appendix A: Updating CTR2-Voice Firmware ..................... 13 CTR2-Voice v1.01 Page 3... -
Page 3: Introduction
In this document CTR2-Micro will be referred to as the Micro and CTR2-Voice will be referred to as the Voice. The Micro doesn’t have a built-in display. Instead, it relies on a terminal or web browser to access the feature menus. -
Page 4: Legal Notice
Added a spinner on the left side of line 2 in the terminal to show when text messages from CTR2-Micro are arriving on the WiFi link Not saying “SSID= “ properly in the Micro’s Configure -> WiFi menu v1.01.01 was shipped on one unit before this changes were made. CTR2-Voice v1.01 Page 5... -
Page 5: What Is Ctr2-Voice
What is CTR2-Voice? Background CTR2-Voice was designed after several members of the blind ham community discovered that CTR2- Micro had a Morse code report feature that allowed users to navigate the menu system and set radio parameters using Morse code. Code mode was added to the Micro in an effort to support standalone (without a display) operation. -
Page 6: Hardware
Station mode You’ll find the 3.5mm (1/8”) audio output jack and USB-C connector on the rear edge. The audio level control pot is accessible through a small hole on the right edge, near the audio phone jack. CTR2-Voice v1.01 Page 7... -
Page 7: Hardware Setup
Configuring the Voice section below. The IP address of the Voice in access point mode will always be 192.168.4.1. It assigns the IP address to the Micro. It is usually (but not always) 192.168.4.2. CTR2-Voice v1.01 Page 8... -
Page 8: Audio Level Control
When you receive your Voice unit, connect the audio output to your powered speaker then connect the USB-C port to your computer. After a few seconds you will hear “CTR2-Voice version 1.xx.xx, Connect terminal to configure”. This lets you know the Voice is operational and ready for configuration. -
Page 9: Station Mode
The IP Address of the Voice is also fixed to 192.168.4.1. Enter this address in the Micro’s Configure -> Report -> CTR2-Voice IP field. You can also edit the WiFi channel the Access Point will use. Normally you shouldn’t need to change this but if you have a difficult time keeping a WiFi connection between the Micro and the Voice there may be interference on the channel. -
Page 10: Using Ctr2-Voice
You probably won’t want them on the Voice report. CTR2-Voice IP=. This is where you enter the IP address shown on the Voice’s terminal menu. This tells the Micro how to find the Voice on the network. Once you enter this address scroll up to Report= Muted and press [Enter] or the encoder to unmute the report. - Page 11 Delay changes the amount of time the Voice waits when changes are made. Shorter delays cause the Voice to start speaking quicker. This delay is in addition to the built-in 700 milliseconds it takes for the synthesizer to process the text and start speaking. Range is 20 to 5000 milliseconds. CTR2-Voice v1.01 Page 12...
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Page 12: Appendix A: Updating Ctr2-Voice Firmware
Kits and assembled CTR2-Voice units have the firmware already installed on them but inevitably changes will be made to the program over time. To install the latest firmware on CTR2-Voice follow these steps: 1. Download and unzip the CTR2-Voice firmware from my web site.
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