Subject: query re vernier gauge

From: [email-masked] (David Stock)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:44:22 GMT

My friend, who builds scale models of steam engines, has a "DIGITAL
INOX" vernier gauge with an SPC 4 terminal connector and an LCD
display.

He wants a remote display of the digital output.  This would allow him
to better see the display under his shop arrangements.

Can you let me know if his project is possible.  If so, can you give
me any information on circuitry or interfaces that would help?  He
does not use a computer and wants a simple LCD or LED readout.

David Stock
(e-mail to [email-masked])

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From: [email-masked] (Harold Kroeker)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 15:10:23 GMT

[email-masked] (Jonathan M. Elson) wrote:

>David Stock ([email-masked]) wrote:
>: My friend, who builds scale models of steam engines, has a "DIGITAL
>: INOX" vernier gauge with an SPC 4 terminal connector and an LCD
>: display.

>: He wants a remote display of the digital output.  This would allow him
>: to better see the display under his shop arrangements.

>: Can you let me know if his project is possible.  If so, can you give
>: me any information on circuitry or interfaces that would help?  He
>: does not use a computer and wants a simple LCD or LED readout.

>Sure, it is possible.  The output is serial, ASCII (I think), but
>definitely NOT RS-232 voltage levels.  The whole scheme is described
>in an article a few years ago in Steve Ciarcia's 'Circuit Cellar, Ink'
>magazine.  I can go look for the issue.  This magazine is now called
>the Computer Applications Journal.

I am interested in this as well.  A remote readout for my digital
calipers would allow me to use them as an easy to read depth indicator
for the quill on my mill/drill. If you do find the article, I would
sure appretiate a copy via fax, s-mail, e-mail attachment, download
>from  a website, or even from the publishers if you can provide be with
a phone number for them.

Harold

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From: [email-masked] (Jonathan M. Elson)
Date: 17 Sep 1996 18:28:52 GMT