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Re: Auto "tow" sensor idea needed

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From: Gordon Couger
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 02:05
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In article <43975@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> afong@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Krell Kraver) writes:
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>I need help designing a "tow" sensor to add on to my existing car
>alarm.
> 
>I can't use an ordinary tilt sensor either, since if I park on a
>hill, it won't work!
How about Hall effect sensors on the front & rear wheels. If one
set turns and not the other you are being towed. They would also
work for a skid and hydorplane sensor.
Gordon
Gordon Couger
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