The Open Playback Recorder is an open-source device that can record three lists of voice messages that its user can playback via the trigger of an accessible button connected through a 3.5 mm mono jack. It aims to assist users with communication difficulties by giving them alternative methods to engage in conversation. This device has functionality like AbleNet’s Big Mack or Step by Step.
The device is comprised of off-the-shelf electronics and 3D printed parts. The overall cost of materials is about $90 (plus $8 for component shipping).
The Open Playback Recorder is Open Assistive Technology (OpenAT) and is certified as Open Source Hardware by the Open Source Hardware Association under the OSHWA UID CA000050. Under the terms of the open source licenses, the device may be built, used, and improved upon by anyone.
This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the device are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Guide below.
You may also submit a build request through the MMC Library Page to have a volunteer maker build the device. As the requestor, you are responsible for reimbursing the maker for the cost of materials and any shipping.
If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the device for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.
The Maker Guide contains all the necessary information to build this device, including tool lists, assembly instructions, programming instructions (if applicable) and testing.
The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the Open Playback Recorder. Several components for this device will need to be ordered online.
The PCB files contain the Gerber files needed to order the PCBs, and instructions for how to order PCBs can be found in the Maker Guide
All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.
Reference the Maker Guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.
As open source assistive technology, you are welcomed and encouraged to improve upon the design.
| Document | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Design Rationale | 2.0 | Open_Playback_Recorder_Design_Rationale |
| Maker Guide | 2.0 | Open_Playback_Recorder_Maker_Checklist |
| Bill of Materials | 2.0 | Open_Playback_Recorder_Bill_of_Materials |
| User Guide | 2.0 | Open_Playback_Recorder_User_Guide |
| Changelog | 2.0 | Open_Playback_Recorder_Changelog |
Designers:
- Neil Squire Society / Makers Making Change
Contributors:
- Brad Wellington
- Erik Steinthorson
- Jake McIvor
- Derrick Andrews
Copyright (c) 2024 Neil Squire / Makers Making Change.
This repository describes Open Hardware:
- Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Open Playback Recorder is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Weakly Reciprocal license (CERN-OHL-W v2) or later .
- All software is under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).
- Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the Open Playback Recorder are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license (CC BY-SA 4.0) .
You may redistribute and modify this documentation and make products using it under the terms of the CERN-OHL-W v2. This documentation is distributed WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please see the CERN-OHL-W v2 for applicable conditions.
Source Location: https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Open-Playback-Recorder
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