Fright Ideas ServoTalk 412 Operating Manual

ServoTalk
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SETTINGS
POWER UP HOLDING SET TAP SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x3: LED COLOR
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x4: LED MODE
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
HEAD
POWER AUDIO
LEDS
Operating Manual
ServoTalk
412
Connection Diagrams
ServoTalk
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SETTINGS
POWER UP HOLDING SET TAP SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x3: LED COLOR
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x4: LED MODE
ADJ
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
SET
HEAD
POWER AUDIO
LEDS
3.5MM
PATCH
CABLE
Y CABLE
MIC
BooTunes
Computer
GAIN
MP3 Player
PRE-AMP
iPod
OR MIXER
AUDIO SOURCE POWERED SPEAKERS
TYPICAL SETUP
Getting Familiar
ServoTalk
POWER UP HOLDING SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
HEAD
ADJ
POWER
LEDS
SET
MOUTH
SERVO
POWER INPUT (2.1MM)
Mouth Servo
Eye Servo
Head Servo
NeoPixel LED
Eye Outputs
Power Input
Status LED
Audio Input
Set Button
Adjustment Pot
ServoTalk
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SETTINGS
POWER UP HOLDING SET TAP SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x3: LED COLOR
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x4: LED MODE
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
HEAD
POWER
LEDS
SERVOS
3.5MM MALE
TO RCA MALE
D
+
-
NEOPIXELS
Y CABLE
9 -24
VDC LINE OUT
PWR AUDIO
BooTunes
MP3 PLAYER FI-408
C SD CARD
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
PWR DMX
INPUTS
5 - 24 V DC/AC
BUSY
1 2 - 3 + C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8
AUDIO SOURCE
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM ADJUSTMENT
SETTINGS
TAP SET
POT
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: LED COLOR
x4: LED MODE
ADJ
SET
BUTTON
SET
AUDIO
STATUS LED
AUDIO
Running
HEAD
INPUT
Idle Timeout
SERVO
NEOPIXEL
Manual Override
EYE
LED EYE
Voltage Too High
SERVO
OUTPUTS
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
Connector for the mouth servo. (left audio channel)
Connector for the eyes / primary animation servo.
Connector for the head / secondary animation servo.
Connector for up to 14 RGB NeoPixels in series.
4.8VDC output, 500mA Maximum.
Connect 4.8 to 8.5VDC power supply or battery. Servos
will receive this voltage directly. Anything above 8.5VDC
will not pass through to servos and will cause an error.
Indicates power and programming status.
3.5mm stereo audio jack for connection to audio source.
Set button used to enter and navigate the menus.
Used to make adjustments and move servos.
ServoTalk
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SETTINGS
POWER UP HOLDING SET TAP SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x3: LED COLOR
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x4: LED MODE
ADJ
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
SET
HEAD
AUDIO POWER
LEDS
RIGHT LEFT
CHANNEL CHANNEL
CHARACTER CHARACTER
3.5MM MALE
TO RCA FEMALE
Y CABLE
iPod
Computer
CD Player
POWERED SPEAKERS
TWO CHARACTER SETUP
Audio Preparation
Mastering your audio track correctly is key to getting the best results from
your ServoTalk.
Audio Volume - The volume level of the audio going into the ServoTalk
must be as high as possible for the best results. If you have the ability to
edit the sound, be sure to normalize the audio level to the point just
before clipping occurs.
One Character - Simply record a sound track and play it back through
the ServoTalk. If sound effects or music are required, they must be in the
right audio channel only.
Two Character Conversation - A two character conversation will almost
certainly require some audio editing. One character's voice track must be
in the left channel, and the other in the right.
Audio Editing - Audacity is an audio editing program available for free.
Troubleshooting / Factory Reset
To reset the unit back to factory defaults, first disconnect your servos,
then power up while holding the SET button. Keep holding the SET
button until the light turns solid green. The unit is now reset. Cycle the
power to calibrate.
Mouth only moves to some of the audio - Try increasing the volume on
your source, or increasing the sensitivity of the ServoTalk.
ServoTalk
412 FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SETTINGS
POWER UP HOLDING SET TAP SET
x1: CENTER SERVOS
x1: EYE/HEAD MOVMNT
x2: MOUTH CLOSED
x2: MOUTH SENSITIVITY
x3: MOUTH OPEN
x3: LED COLOR
x4/5: EYES LEFT/RIGHT
x4: LED MODE
ADJ ADJ
x6/7: HEAD LEFT/RIGHT
5-6V
MOUTH
EYES
SET SET
HEAD
AUDIO POWER AUDIO
LEDS
3.5MM PATCH
CABLE
NeoPixel Sources
Cut the end off of a servo extension cable and solder it to some NeoPixels.
Check AdaFruit, DigiKey, or Mouser for the parts below ...
5mm LED: Adafruit ID 1938, COM-12986
8mm LED: Adafruit ID 1734, COM-12877
Single Pixel: Adafruit ID 1559, WS2812, WS2812B, SK6812
NeoPixel Jewel: Adafruit ID 2226
NOTE: Do NOT use Ultra Bright NeoPixels as those will take too much
power. If you do you must power them separately from a 5V power supply.
NEOPIXEL RGB WIRING
IN S IN S
S S
FLAT FLAT
SIDE SIDE
OUT
IN IN OUT
5V G 5V G
UP TO 12 PIXELS IN SERIES
ALL WILL BE THE SAME COLOR