Text2Speech

About this project

This device helps visually impaired and blind people to use text to speech apps on their smartphones. Text2Speech is a special stand on which the smartphone can be placed at the exact location and distance from the paper.

The challenge

TOM:Milbat wanted to design a product to enable the Blind and Visually Impaired to easily and accurately position their phones in order to use a text-to-speech software.

Who it helps

Milbat is a nonprofit public organization operating throughout Israel to enable people with deterioration in their function to enjoy maximum independence by creating an adapted technological environment for them. Milbat employs a team of rehabilitation experts and 600 volunteers who combine knowledge in rehabilitation and technology to supply information and to counsel people with disabilities of all ages in order to improve their function and quality of life.

How it works

Product specs

Text2speech is a device that was made in order to help visually impaired and blind people use text to speech apps on their phones.

The product is a stand on which a smartphone can stand and be placed in the exact location and distance needed.

To build this product, please download the product file, DFX files, and STL files. Please take adequate safety precautions when using manufacturing equipment.

Tools needed -

Power Screwdriver

Hot Glue Gun

FDM 3D Printer

Laser Cutter or CNC

Sanding Paper

Bill of materials -

DXF-Wood Cutting Files

STL-Printing Files

2 cm M4 Screw

4 cm M4 Screws

4 cm M4 Nuts

* Text2Speech requires a combination of 3D printed parts, 2D-Cut Wooden Plates, and screws.

For any questions regarding the assembly, operation, or specifications of this device, please contact daniel.levy@tomglobal.org

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Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Milbat community, Ramat Gan, Israel
• Team: Milbat
• Category: Daily Living
• Made with: 3D printing, CNC machining (plastic), Workshop tools (DIY & hobby tools), Workshop tools (power tools)
• 58 downloads

The build files for Text2Speech are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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