QuickSpeechPi

A simple, lightweight Python application that provides a graphical interface for the espeak text-to-speech synthesizer.

Features

• Voice Selection: Choose from various male, female, and special effect voices (Whisper, Croak).
• Pitch Control: Adjust the tone of the voice.
• Speed Control: Speed up or slow down the speech rate.
• Simple Interface: Easy-to-use text box with "Speak" and "Clear" buttons.

Prerequisites

• Linux operating system (tested on Debian/Ubuntu based systems).
• Python 3.
• espeak engine.
• tkinter (Python's standard GUI library).

Downloading a Release (Recommended)

If you don't want to install Python or manage code, you can download the latest pre-built version from the Releases page on GitHub.

1. Download QuickSpeechPi-linux.zip.
2. Extract the zip file.
3. Ensure espeak is installed (sudo apt install espeak).
4. Double-click QuickSpeechPi to run.

Installation (From Source)

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Run the setup script to install necessary system dependencies (espeak and python3-tk):

   chmod +x setup.sh
   ./setup.sh

Usage

Run the application directly with Python:

python3 tts_gui.py

Desktop Shortcut

A .desktop file is included for easier access. To install it:

1. Open tts_gui.desktop and ensure the paths match your installation location.
2. Copy it to your applications folder:

   cp tts_gui.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/

License

MIT License