About Us
Our story and what we do
Learning about the current state of AAC tablets and the lack of innovation, Louis was inspired to develop a tablet and accompanying software that allows for customization and personalization.
This project is a AAC tablet which uses consolidated LCD buttons that provide tactile feedback that has the freedom of Linux.
We believe in the power of personalization. That's why our vision is to build an affordable tablet that truly allows you to make it your own.
Information
Name Louis Harshman
Email [email protected]
Hours Spent Modeling
Weeks behind schedule
Timeline
Core-Principals
Open-source
OpenSpeak offers a fully customizable AAC tablet solution for individuals with communication difficulties, built in Java. Users have full control over their communication, making it a life-changing tool.
Github PageCost-Effective
At WaveSpeak, we are committed to providing cost-effective solutions for our clients without sacrificing quality. Our 3D printed technology and use of simple components allows us to keep costs down while still delivering a durable product.
AAC standards
AAC is used by people who, some or all of the time, cannot rely on their speech. AAC incorporates the individual's full communication abilities and may include any existing speech or vocalizations, gestures, manual signs, and aided communication. AAC is truly multimodal...
More InfoCustomization
At WaveSpeak, we believe that AAC devices should be completely open to modification, alterations, and changes idependent of the manufacturer.
Technology
Raspberry Pi
Fusion 360
KiCad
>Blog Section
Week 19
04/15/2024
It's the final count down *melody to final countdown*
Week 18
This contains journal #5
04/08/2024
It's getting closer than I am comfortable with
Week 17
04/01/2024
Why aren't these button pictures FOSS?
Week 16
03/29/2024
Software development is the process used to create software. Programming and maintaining the source code is the central step of this process, but it also...
Week 15
03/25/2024
I HAVE TO WORK WOOOOOOOO
Week 14
03/11/2024
TAURI WONT COMPILEEEE WOOOOOO
Week 13
This contains journal #4
03/01/2024
Using TARUIIIII woooooo
Week 12
02/23/2024
Some good software is coming
Week 11
02/16/2024
Alright, work time
Week 10
This contains journal #3
02/09/2024
Senioritis
Week 9
12/19/2023
Gotta keep going! keep working!
Week 8
01/12/2024
Back from holidays!
Week 7
This contains journal #2
12/11/2023
Building everything is like a concert... with no rehersal
Week 6
12/4/2023
I broke the pro-micro
Week 5
12/1/2023
PCB Work!
Week 4
11/14/2023
Finish Journal #1, more modeling!
Week 3
This contains journal #1
11/16/2023
Continue Modeliffng and finish this very blog section
Week 2
11/02/2023
Started modeling, website is fledged out, what's next?
Week 1
10/27/2023
Starting off strong with some reasonable goals!
Bibliography
Switch Backplane Code
https://forum.arduino.cc/t/button-matrix-columns-and-rows-...
PCB inspriation
https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/DIY_Stream_Deck...
PCB Design tutorial
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/beginners-guide-to-kicad...
Schematic reference
https://oshwlab.com/maxman190/Keyboard...
Raspberry Pi OS
https://raspi.debian.net/
