sound player

[Peter C. Wallace]

On Fri, 1 Jan 2010, Tom Uban wrote:

> Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:04:54 -0600
> From: Tom Uban <uban at ubanproductions.com>
> Reply-To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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>     ;
> Subject: sound player
> 
> While this doesn't have any classic content, it may be interesting
> to some.
>
> I'm working on modifying a Heath/Zenith wireless doorbell to play
> a sound effect other than the really bad "ding dong" or "Westminster"
> version of the same. The new sound effect will be the Cloister bell
> from the Doctor Who series.
>
> Patching into the doorbell circuitry to detect when it is playing
> its builtin sample is relatively easy. Coming up with a simple method
> of outputting my new sample is a bit trickier. As I recall, there were
> some specialized ICs out a few years back which would do just this
> sort of thing. I've also considered connecting a basic mp3 player.
>
> Other suggestions?
>
> Thanks and happy new year to all!
>
> --tom
>
What about stealing the chip out of one of those recordable greeting cards?

Peter Wallace