Dale,
On the cobolt, I see no reason why the case has to be so frail, and why the
bottom
is so thick either.
We've looked at a couple print tapes and they don't use sprockets but we can't
tell what they're doing as it's all surface mount chips with the numbers
ground off.
On the printers with
Terry,
I didn't know about the starett tape with serial port!
I'll look into it, if you have a model number handy it might speed the research.
I'd bet some solution smaller than a laptop would be possible.
Back when i was looking at LCD readout tapes, I tried to get at Sterett
for help and
Forgot to comment on bar codes.
they may actually represent the specific measurement rather than just a
passing line which is only relative to the last passing line. That, along
with likely some error correcting scheme could be pretty good I'd think.
Tom
Dale,
I think the sprocket method is the best I can imagine, although we've looked
at a couple of mass market tapes and they don't have sprocket holes.
Neither can we figure out how they work. We feel, just on intuitive guess
work and experience with optical stuff, that counting marks on the
Hey all:
I've been reading about tape measures in general. And, have come to reconfirm
my opinion. It seems that starrett still makes the
best digital tape measure. I'm sure there are those who will disagree though.
About 2000, I purchased a Starrett DigiTape along with the serial cable. I
Eric
We bought one at work in hopes it would do better than the Cobolt.
the technology used to keep track of the tape seems identical in both.
The voice is a lower quality than the cobolt but very similar.
the function of buttons is different but not dramatically so.
It uses 2 AA cells rather
: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
Eric
We bought one at work in hopes it would do better than the Cobolt.
the technology used to keep track of the tape seems identical in both.
The voice is a lower quality than the cobolt but very similar.
the function of buttons is different
it.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
Eric
We bought one at work in hopes it would do better than the Cobolt.
the technology used
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Eric
We bought one at work in hopes it would do better than the Cobolt.
the technology used to keep track of the tape seems identical in
both.
The voice is a lower quality than
Dan
Shaft encoders aren't much, but the accurately punched tape that won't crack
seems to my little cynical brain to be the problem.
I've wondered about taking the Cobolt unit and gutting it, using only the
case and tape and encoder/sprocket and re-doing the microprocessor.
Wish I could just
The cobolt unit has a tape with a holes that run through a sprocketed wheel
inside the box.
This, presumably, turns a digital shaft encoder that tells the
microprocessor how many counts it's moved. These encoders can count several
hundred counts per revolution of a shaft, so accuracy isn't a big
Hey Tom,
So, I've got a tape measure that isn't so happy. If I coughed up some
bucks for a shiny new shaft encoder, a micro processor, and give you the
nicely sprocketed tape from my unit. You think you can crank out a new
tape measure chock full of new features? or at least one that works
at our polar bear habitat.
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From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
The cobolt unit has a tape with a holes that run through a sprocketed wheel
inside
I'm pretty much guessing about the sprocketed shaft encoder, that's how I'd
do it. I believe if they were using optical counting
the holes would be smaller.
But if Dan sends me one and I open it up maybe I'll be able to tell for sure
Tom
Dan,
My colleague Josh Miele has a busted one also and I've thought about doing
just that. Not sure I can fit it in the case because I don't
have circuit board fabricatin techniques available
Wouldn't need the new encoder, have to see if the one they have may still work
If you have one that
I'd think the optical way is more precise since the shaft will be turning
faster and faster the more tape you pull out, just like a standard tape.
Point is, it doesn't reely seem it's worth the money.
Matthys.
Matthys,
The tape is still moving as fast and being optically counted just like
the rotating shaft.
I'd go with the shaft encoder because they're s standard
part and that's better than manufacturing your own optical
encoder and the necessary light proof guides to keep the tape moving
in a stable
I've had a Cobalt talking tape measure for several years. It helps me work with
my buddies - they can be up on the roof and call out measurements - i can cut
them whatever they need and then hand them the wood to nail in. I am painfully
allergic to hammers so I stay away from that kind of work.
The radius of the coil doesn't matter, I believe the tape would be read where
it enters the case whether it has a sprocket the holes ride in, or it's done
optically.
Tom
The encoder shaft would not be on the center shaft that the tape is wound
around. So, it would not spin any faster as the tape was extended. The
encoder shaft would be separate and have a sprocket that would fit into
the holes on the tape. So as the tape leaves the case, it turns the
My Cobalt talking tape measure is going to go back to England I think.
This weekend it was driving me crazy. It was actually giving consistently
wrong measurements. Then it would start giving me the crazy measurements
like 2792 inches. A battery change didn't seem to help it much. It also
to that.
ROB from Minnesota
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
My Cobalt talking tape measure is going to go back to England I think.
This weekend
Exactly how do these talking tape measures function?
Is there actually a tape measure that's drawn out of the case like any
ordinary tape measure? If so I'd assume that the tape itself is somehow
marked so the case can identify how much of the tape has been withdrawn, is
this correct?
at our polar bear habitat.
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From: Bill Gallik
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
Exactly how do these talking tape measures function?
Is there actually a tape
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
My Cobalt talking tape measure is going to go back to England I think.
This weekend it was driving me crazy. It was actually giving consistently
wrong measurements. Then it would start giving me the crazy measurements
like 2792 inches
I believe that you can purchase the cobolt model from maxiaids for around
$100.
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From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
L.SS group has
The cobolt tape measure can be gotten from BlindMiceMart.com for 99 bucks
and from one or two other places for 95 bucks but no idea of what the
shipping is.
Unless this double A model is significantly better, the Cobolt one is a
better buy.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon
Stephan
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.
.L.SS group has the double A model for $119.95 but their web
.site indicated
I bought mine online about a year ago from Cobolt. It was quite easy and
the shipping from the UK to California was fast.
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Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 12:48 PM
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:54 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
The cobolt tape measure can be gotten from BlindMiceMart.com for 99 bucks
and from one or two other places for 95 bucks but no idea of what
] Talking tape measures
L.SS group has the double A model for $119.95 but their web
site indicated it was back order to 13 August.
The cobolt systems sounds like the best dollar deal but
shipping across the big puddle would eat any savings on the
initial price.
Has anybody had any experience
cobolt sysstems ships them free matter
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Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:19 PM
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L.SS group has
HI GUYS, Well I just ordered one of the talking tape that uses the A type
battery. Will let you all know how it works when I get it..
ROB from Minnesota
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Tape Measures | Measuring Tapes -
Talking Tape Measure
HI GUYS, Well I just ordered one of the talking tape that uses the A type
battery. Will let you all
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Talking Tape Measure
Man, I wish you folks would not send these links because I always find
something I just can not live without! (ROFL)
Seriously, this tape measure sounds slick as snot. The ability to have
] RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Tape Measures | Measuring
Tapes - Talking Tape Measure
Did you notice they sell the Note teller as well? Seems like a good price
for the thing.
I'm going to have to add a couple items from there to my wish list as well.
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From: Cy
cy, Cy, Cy, just hold onto that credit card. I am trying to find a link
to an ice cream place which will direct ship. every blind handyman
should, just as should the blind handywmen have access to fresh made
carrot cake and ice cream after a hard days work. even when building a
loft which
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