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Re: Tilt
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:54:38 GMT
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wattsup1@[nomorespam]earthlink.net
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My favorites are the solid state micro-machined accelerometers from Analog
Devices as can be seen at: http://www.analog.com/pdf/preview/ADXL105_a.gif
They have low power consumption (2mA), and are small (surface mount) and can be
used for tilt *and* vibration with different filter models; also they are cheap
(even free if you ask them nicely for a couple of samples).
-Phil Watt
Jeffrey Hazen wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> For the cats pajamas of tilt sensors, take a look at www.schaevitz.com.
> Sadly, the single axis tilt sensor I want is $135.00. It offers a
> ratiometric output, 0.5ma draw@9vdc, threshold of +/-0.001 degree,
> linearity to better than 1%.
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> I have absolutely no practical use for these in my toys, but boy would I
> like to be able to justify one (or two) ;>)
>
> Jeff
> jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Taylor [SMTP:ntaylor@iname.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 9:24 PM
> To: lugnet.robotics@lugnet.com
> Subject: Re: Tilt
>
> Hi David ... There are two types of switches commonly available. One
> is a small plastic box with a metal ball inside ... when it rolls in
> one direction it touches two contacts and closes the circuit ... tilt
> it the other direction and the ball rolls away from the contacts. The
> other type has a bead of mercury in a glass enclosure and works the
> same way.
>
> Have fun,
> - Nick -
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> David Paule wrote:
> >
> > Ayyone made a tilt sensor yet out of an old switch or an old thermostat? • It
> > wouldn't be a linear function. It would be like a touch sensor, reporting • if
> > the tilt angle was reached.
> >
> > Just an idea....
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