Building a ChatterBox

Assembly of the ChatterBox prototype involves soldering components to a ChatterBox PCB board (which conveniently has all the locations labeled), plugging in a battery, and placing things into a 3D-printed case.

I have linked the latest parts list, to give you an idea of what the v1.0 hardware platform is going to look like (subject to change). As you will see, I have gravitated toward Adafruit components, after much experimentation. Their parts have consistently proven to be of high quality. It is possible to build with cheaper components, but not a great idea in my experience so far.

Parts List and Assembly Instructions

Custom PCB

In order to make assembly of the ChatterBox as simple as possible, I have designed a custom PCB that allows easy soldering of off-the-shelf components that can be acquired from multiple sources. The latest iteration of the PCB and schematic is shown below. As soon as I receive FCC approval, I will make these PCBs available for purchase on this website.