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Radio Shack VoxBox TRS-80 - User Manual

Radio Shack VoxBox TRS-80
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Radio Shack VoxBox TRS-80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerRadio Shack
ModelVoxBox TRS-80
CategoryControl Unit
CompatibilityTRS-80 computers
ConnectionExpansion port
InterfaceExpansion port

Summary

Introduction

Troubleshooting The VOXBOX

Test Programs

Lists and explains BASIC programs to verify operation and debug the VOXBOX unit.

Disassembly Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely disassembling the VOXBOX unit for internal access.

Power Supply and Microphone Preamp

Power Supply

Details the power supply voltages, test points, tolerance, and ripple specifications.

Microphone Preamp

Explains the microphone preamp's function, gain, and frequency compensation for signal processing.

Filters

Describes the low and high bandpass filters and their output characteristics.

Circuitry Details

Zero-Crossing Detectors

Describes the zero-crossing detector operation and its output signal characteristics.

Rectifier;Averagers

Explains the rectifier/averager stages, their input/output signals, and role in speech energy detection.

Address Decoding and Assembly Procedure

Address Decoding

Explains address decoding, port access, and data bus format for TRS-80 communication.

Assembly Procedure

Instructions for reassembling the VOXBOX unit after servicing or inspection.

Theory of Operation

Microphone

Details the dynamic microphone and its push-to-talk switch, specifying signal output.

Microphone Preamp

Explains the preamp's pre-emphasis, gain stages, and output bias for signal processing.

Filters

Describes the low and high bandpass filters, their passbands, and output characteristics.

Further Circuitry and System Interface

Power Supply and Regulators

Details the internal power supplies (+5V, +12V) and voltage regulation circuits.

Data Output Format

Explains the data bus format for speech recognition results, as shown in Figure 4.

VOXBOX Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Provides general information including function, type, vocabulary size, and connectivity.

Input and Power Specifications

Specifies power requirements and voice input details for the VOXBOX device.

Physical Specifications

Lists dimensions, temperature range, humidity, and weight.

Parts List

Capacitors

Detailed list of capacitors used in the VOXBOX, including reference designator, description, and part numbers.

Resistors

Detailed list of resistors used in the VOXBOX, including reference designator, description, and part numbers.

Integrated Circuits & Semiconductors

Lists integrated circuits, semiconductors, and miscellaneous components.

Appendix D. Parts Circuit Diagrams

Logic Gate and Buffer Diagrams

Circuit diagrams and logic for 74LS30, 74LS02, and 74126 integrated circuits.

LM339 and LM324 Diagrams

Schematic and connection diagrams for LM339 comparator and LM324 amplifier.

Voltage Regulator Diagrams

Schematic and connection diagrams for 78L12 and 78M05 voltage regulators.