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Article #7735Poloroid ? Ultrasonics module
From: Robert Wier
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 1990 18:18
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 1990 18:18
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I have need to do some distance measurements, relatively
low precision (say, to 1") at a range of about 6' - 10'.
I remember a number of years ago that Poloroid (I THINK)
had a design kit available based on the circuit they were
using in their auto focus cameras. I also remember it as
being relatively expensive for educational use ($200?). At
any rate, I need information on this now, and of course
I can't find anything in my files.
Several questions: Does anyone know if either Don Lancaster
or Steve Circica (spelling?) has had any articles on this?
Does anyone have a contact number at Poloroid? Any good
sources for modules?
I see old/bashed poloroid cameras at swap fests fairly regularly,
in the 10$ - 15$ range. I'd thought about buying some of these
and extracting the ultrasonic module. Wonder if anyone
has already done this?
I'd be very grateful for any information along these lines.
Thanks!
-bw
- Bob Wier
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