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Subject: Re:Poloroid ? Ultrasonics module
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Date: 14 Oct 90 05:49:26 GMT
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In article <2691@naucse.cse.nau.edu> rrw@naucse.cse.nau.edu (Robert Wier) writes:
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> I see old/bashed poloroid cameras at swap fests fairly regularly,
> in the 10$ - 15$ range.  I'd thought about buying some of these
> and extracting the ultrasonic module.  Wonder if anyone 
> has already done this?
>
I'm more surprised that no one has figured out and published a
'hack' to use those inexpensive ultrasonic tape measurers I've
seen in the hardware store. Simplest case would be to de-mux
the display and interface it to a processor.

I can look up the Poloroid info if no one else has it handy.
I have seen the ad recently and I seem to recall the kit cost
around $195. A little steep since the 'tape measure' costs
$19.00


John


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