accurate.
Thanks
Darren.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days. It is
the Cobolt
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on
Behalf Of Darren Brewer
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:30 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Hi
The other talking tape measure is called Vox, and can
: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Darren,
This is good info to know as I own the Cobolt. What I like the sounds of
with the Vox is it runs on a single AA battery which I have tons of
rechargeables around. My guess would be the AA battery model goes through
batteries even quicker than the 9
Aloha from sunny cool Honolulu. Okay cool to us anyway, SMILE.
Is there such thing as a talking tape measure? If so please tell me
about brands Etc. If I could find a good one I would like using
one. Have a great day. Thanks for all the great information
exchanged. Have a great day. Aloha
hope this helps
Al
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Sheryl Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:02 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Aloha from sunny
There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days. It is
the Cobolt Talking tape measure from www.cobolt.co.uk Several blindness
sites in the states carry it as well. It's about 95 bucks plus or minus a
couple of bucks. It is supposedly accurate to 1/16 of an inch, but many
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:02 PM
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Aloha from sunny cool Honolulu. Okay cool to us anyway, SMILE.
Is there such thing as a talking tape measure? If so please tell me
about brands
MO
Email: wstep...@everestkc.net
Phone: (816)803-2469
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:44 pm
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days.
It is
the Cobolt
@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 12:37 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Sheryl,
Yes there is and in the past (check the archives) there has been
considerable discussion on this list regarding them. Some folks are happy
with them, some not. I've had mine for 2
Max,
I wouldn't go that far. The talking tape measure is a bit flaky at times,
and I have threatened to bury it in cement, then dump the lump of cement
into the river. But I am often glad I have it. I do use it, and as long
as you know it's limitations, it can be a useful tool.
--
Blue
so that is how I will send this one
- Original Message -
From: Max Robinson m...@maxsmusicplace.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I've seen so many messages about bad experiences I wouldn't touch
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I found this quite interesting. I think that I need a battery tester. A few
weeks ago my Cobalt stopped working. This one is actually broke. I then took
my backup that was repaired a year or so ago. Put in a brand new battery and
it did not work. I
I don't know. I will ask Karen to check a package.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:01 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Lenny, I can't remember for sure but do those
.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:01 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Lenny, I can't remember for sure but do those batteries have an expiration
date or a date of any kind on them
I found this quite interesting. I think that I need a battery tester. A few
weeks ago my Cobalt stopped working. This one is actually broke. I then took
my backup that was repaired a year or so ago. Put in a brand new battery and
it did not work. I then assumed that it was never correctly
To: handyman-blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I found this quite interesting. I think that I need a
battery tester. A few
weeks ago my Cobalt stopped working. This one is actually
broke. I then took
my backup that was repaired a year or so ago. Put in a brand
new battery and
it did
Lenny, I had trouble with a unit and I got a new 6 pack of batteries and all
were bad. I should not say bad, the voltage was to low for it too work.
They powered one other item and nothing else. After checking it out with
different items and more new batteries, I found out it was the battery
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.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
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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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 to keep track of the tape seems identical in
both.
The voice is a lower quality than
: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:52 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I believe the one from Germany is made by Bosch.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent
Not true, there is anothertalking tape I believe made in Germany which is
similar
but uses 2 AA batteries and has lower quality speech.
Also has some differences in operation but it's nearly a knockoff.
More expensive i believe and I've no reason to believe it would be any more
reliable.
So
Matt,
there are rulers that have a sliding centering gizmo built in. these are
for sightlings, but for centering should work.
they look like an old fashioned flat ruler but have a moving pointer on one
edge and another that lies between the pointer and one end. this second
pointer follows the
wasn't this a common problem?
Isn't there another manu making the device with less trouble, or was this
the one with less trouble?
On Tue, 20 Oct 2009, Lenny McHugh wrote:
Well, I am quite upset with the cobolt talking tape measures. About a year
ago I was in the middle of a project and
I believe the one from Germany is made by Bosch.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Not true, there is anothertalking tape I believe made
Well, I am quite upset with the cobolt talking tape measures. About a year
ago I was in the middle of a project and my talking tape measure went South.
So I ordered a replacement and sent the broken one across the big pond for
repair. When it came back I just put it away for a backup. Well
12:06 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Well, I am quite upset with the cobolt talking tape measures. About a year
ago I was in the middle of a project and my talking tape measure went
South.
So I ordered a replacement and sent the broken one across the big pond for
repair
11:06 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Well, I am quite upset with the cobolt talking tape measures. About a year
ago I was in the middle of a project and my talking tape measure went South.
So I ordered a replacement and sent the broken one across the big pond
to start over.
Tom
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:07 PM
To: handyman-blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Well, I am quite upset with the cobolt
, October 20, 2009 12:20 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Tell me about it! I have gone through at least 8 or 9 of these things. I
can't understand why they can't make them a little more durable.
Eric
- Original Message -
From
that it
is as close to center as possible.
Train car rooves and so on.
Matt
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:54 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I think the reason they don't do anything
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Now, if they would create a talking click rule? hahah,
I am considering buying a second click rule.
So many things I have to center.
I've been clampping the click rule to my pieces, and using it to center
I think they call it the Rotomatic. I haven't used one before, just heard
about them.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:36 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Do you know the name
first one and it didn't last long, I gave up on
them all together.
Too much money for something which didn't work.
But I loved the idea of it.
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: handyman-blind
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:06 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Have one and think it is great and accurate. Here is the info on it.
RJ
Cobolt Talking Tape Measure Description and Operating Instructions
Talking tape measure General Description and Operation
The features of your tape measure are described below assuming that you are
holding the device with
measure with an accuracy of one-sixty-fourth-inch and it can be used to
transfer any non-numeric distance.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:36 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Do
of the other teams are petitioning SCCA to
penalize the Audi's.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
I have the modle that uses the double A and the only problem I had is
the damned metal tab that is attached to the battery cover fell off.
Now if I could jsut figure out how to attach yhr tab back to the case,
I'd be in business.
On May 14, 2008, at 9:47 AM, Dan Rossi
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Now you know a project like that is just plain wasteful with gas like it is.
Having said that I'm jealous as hell...
Make sure you
the Audi's.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Do you have any info on racing using something like
Please end this thread, it has nothing to do with a talking tape measure
Moderator
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Do you have any info on racing
what's the name of the unit with the hold-down on/off button?
On Wed, 14 May 2008, Tom Fowle wrote:
Robert,
we bought one of these tapes to see how different it might be from the Cobolt.
conceptually it is very similar, although controls are different.
It has a better on/off button that
accurate then using a finger nail to
read the other tape that is marked in eighths of an inch.
- Original Message -
From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:32 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Has anyone used
Howdy,
I have been using my talking tape for about 7+ years.
Love it!
I use it for small projects too.
I have learned to use the memory feature too for finding center
points and for lots more things too.
It is kind of like the ID Mate, pricy but once you have it it is
worth every penny.
Dale
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:06 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
I have one and don't seem to have most of the problems everyone else has
talked about. They do gobble up a 9 volt battery and you have to use a good
quality alkaline like
HTH.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Robert Riddle
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:33 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Has anyone used this talking tape measure before? I'd like to get
: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:32 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Has anyone used this talking tape measure before? I'd like to get some
feedback before I buy anything.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/4120/tape-measures
There are two of these talking tape measures, the one that takes a double
a battery and the one that takes a 9 volt batt. The 9 volt model is from
England. I don't know anything about the double A model.
The 9 volt model is a battery hog and gets very flaky when the battery
starts to run
Robert,
we bought one of these tapes to see how different it might be from the Cobolt.
conceptually it is very similar, although controls are different.
It has a better on/off button that has to be held in for a couple seconds
to turn it on or off. This prevents the horribly annoying feature of
If you can see to use a print ruler, fine, but if that's hard, look in the
text archives for this list for discriptions of the click rule and the rotorule.
They are a bit expensive but very fine tools, each having particular advantages.
Tom Fowle
Rememberfolks, there are two talking tapes out there.
1. the Cobolt, the first, that uses the 9 volt battery and turning off in 5
seconds
2. I believe has a german manufacturer and uses a AA battery, this has the
better on/off control and is more expensive. They look quite similar and are
great ideas that
didn't live up to the claim.
I hear though, if you get a good one, that it is worth it's weight
in gold.
- Original Message -
From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:32 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Has
I have the modle that uses the double A and the only problem I had is
the damned metal tab that is attached to the battery cover fell off.
Now if I could jsut figure out how to attach yhr tab back to the case,
I'd be in business.
On May 14, 2008, at 9:47 AM, Dan Rossi wrote:
There are two
14, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
I'm going to start getting into woodworking, so looking for an effective
measuring device. For small projects like cabinets I can probably use a regular
ruler, but for something like measuring rooms I'd want one of these talking
I think the German one is made by Bosche
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Rememberfolks, there are two talking tapes out there.
1. the Cobolt, the first
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
I think the German one is made by Bosche
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Rememberfolks
might
also do a Google on conductive adhesives and see what you can find.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Scott Howell
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:12 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking
know but
I'm my toughest critic.
And I'm still jealous about the boat project!
- Original Message -
From: Larry Stansifer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:59 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
That is the one that I have and I
the green flag drops the bullshit stops.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Now you know a project like
the
difference I know but I'm my toughest critic.
And I'm still jealous about the boat project!
- Original Message -
From: Larry Stansifer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:59 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
That is the one that I have
Such ethnic or racial slurs will not be allowed on this list, remember this
folks.
David Ferrin
www.jaws-users.com
- Original Message -
From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking
I find this to be very offensive and has no business on this list. Moderator
- Original Message -
From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:21 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
*/%^ the rag heads and their oil
I believe it is time to end this thread. Also it does not match the subject
line
Moderator
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
If oil cost as much
David, thanks
Moderator
- Original Message -
From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
Such ethnic or racial slurs will not be allowed on this list, remember this
folks.
David
Has anyone used this talking tape measure before? I'd like to get some feedback
before I buy anything.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/4120/tape-measures
Thanks.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't remember who was asking about the talking tape measure. I had a
computer crash and lostmail for the last few days. I purchased mine from:
http://www.cobolt.co.uk/
Lenny, Please visit my home page http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
It's motivating, humorous and has a lot of
McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:35 PM
To: Handyman-Blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I don't remember who was asking about the talking tape measure. I had a
computer crash and lostmail for the last few days. I purchased mine from:
http://www.cobolt.co.uk/ http
right now and would
have to do a lot of looking to find the names...
ROB FROM MINNESOTA
- Original Message -
From: tunecollector
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 5:08 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I purchased mine
the 9 volt one if the Cobolt from england.
The Aa battery one is a german knockoff, I believe available
from Maxi aids
they use the same speech but the German one is much poorer quality.
but they're based on the same technologies and tape reading
techniques.
The german one is more expensive.
I ask them
if it is a Cobolt they don't know.
Thanks again,
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use
Hi Mike,
I have the Cobolt model
hi Lenny,
Could you please reply with the brand,model, and where to purchase the
talking tape measure you are using?
Thank you,
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:25 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
I found this quite interesting. I was showing a contractor my talking tape
measure. He wanted information on where to purchase a unit. He thinks that it
can help teach some of his workers how to read a tape measure. It reminded me
of the time that someone from the Department of Defense in
and had the
repaired one as a backup They were very kind they did not charge me for any
repair..
- Original Message -
From: Mike Barbara Kimo Jumbo Brunner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 12:44 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape
I gave my daughter a talking watch at the age of 3, and a talking
calculator at the age of 5. She knows what the symbols are; and has been
able to tell me time for a while. She is a bit over 5 (by months) now and
can look at a digital and say it without trouble.
On Sun, 2 Mar 2008, Lenny
I wrote to Cobalt to inquire about the talking tape measure that is no
longer posted on their site. I have two of them and one needs to take a trip
across the pond. A few years ago I needed one and shipped mine to get
repaired so I purchased one while the first was being repaired. Now I am
having
Yeah, I just sent my Talking tape measure back for repair in December. I
don't think it took three weeks round trip. Didn't cost anything either.
To get it repaired that is. Can't remember how much it cost to ship it
though.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail:
Howdy Folks,
I received my talking tape measure from LS and S Group this week. It's the
kind which takes a double-A battery.
It appears to be a well-made tape measure... Easy to use and accurate when
validated against a regular tape measure. It even comes in a nice zippered
pouch with a belt
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.
- Original Message -
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
- Original Message -
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?
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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
Doing a little research on the topic of talking tape measures.
The one from Cobolt Systems is currently selling on their site for #39.95
Pounds or at a current rate of $2.04 per Pound, $81.49
Blind Mice Mart has it for $99.29
I only saw one indication of the double A battery talking tape
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