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RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface Lanter SB (Steven) Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:43 -0600

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I sent a note to Terry Weeder, and he added some of the stuff back to his
website.  However, as Joe stated in his note, only the microcontroller
itself, along with docs, schematic, and parts list, is available.  I think
I'm going to order it, while supplies last, even though I don't know how in
the world I'm going to put it together.

Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	joerut@epix.net [SMTP:joerut@epix.net]
> Sent:	Friday, December 08, 2000 11:56 AM
> To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject:	Re: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> 
> Hello
> 
> Yes I was in need of a WEEDER a while back and found one from someone on
> the list. While looking for one I was determined to build my own. The only
> dedicated component of the weeder interface is the PREPROGRAMMED PIC
> microcontroller all other components are available from digikey. I was
> able to buy
> a preprogrammed PIC microcontroller chip from WEEDER as a single component
> even after they discontinued it. I am not sure if they are still
> available. If you really want to build one of these I would give them a
> call and see
> if it is still available. The remainder of the components would probally
> cost about  $20.00. If the need were great I know a company that makes
> circuit cards and could probally reproduce the WEEDER circuit card. (I do
> electrical drafting as my profession). Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> > David,
> > 
> > Man, you are correct!  I can't believe I read through that, including
> that
> > WindowHinge description, without realizing what it was actually
> stating!!
> > 
> > So, the only device out there that monitors outgoing DTMF is the Yes
> > Identifier?  Didn't Joe Rut (or someone)post a note to this list a while
> > back about a homemade device that monitors outgoing DTMF?  Maybe the
> Weeder
> > tech guy will consider making more of his devices if he would get enough
> > orders.
> > 
> > The Yes Identifier is $229 for a two line job, but the minimum order
> > (according to their website) is $359.  Although someone posted to this
> list
> > awhile back that they were having a problem meeting demand, I may
> consider
> > ordering one anyway, if someone would be willing to order with me.  I
> really
> > could use one of these but only have use for a two line model (four line
> > model, coincidentally, costs the same as the minimum order amount --
> that's
> > $130 that I'd be essentially "throwing away").
> > 
> > I guess I should've realized $35 for that thing was too good to be
> true!!!
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:	David Kindred [SMTP:david@retroscape.com]
> > > Sent:	Friday, December 08, 2000 10:20 AM
> > > To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject:	RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > > 
> > > Steve,
> > > 
> > > Perhaps I'm reading it incorrectly, but the Call Editor description
> says
> > > that it is able to *generate* DTMF tones so it can do the calling. My
> > > thought was that it would only monitor its own calling.
> > > 
> > > --David
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Lanter SB (Steven) [mailto:sblanter@motivaenterprises.com]
> > > Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 11:16 AM
> > > To: 'ecs-list@netbloc.com'
> > > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > > 
> > > 
> > > But the Call Editor is also supposed to be able to monitor "outgoing"
> > > calls
> > > (touchtones -- DTMF?).  It sends over serial port incoming call data
> via
> > > Telco CID, but to monitor and log outgoing numbers it must be able to
> > > detect
> > > DTMF.  Right?  By the way, $35 + S/H -- direct from Vive.
> > > 
> > > Steve
> > > 
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From:	David Kindred [SMTP:david@retroscape.com]
> > > > Sent:	Tuesday, December 05, 2000 8:52 PM
> > > > To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > > Subject:	RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > > >
> > > > No, wait a minute. Jumped the gun. The Call Editor monitors Caller
> ID
> > > not
> > > > DTMF. Sorry about that. I was really happy for a minute. Doh!
> > > >
> > > > --David
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: David Kindred [mailto:david@retroscape.com]
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 9:48 PM
> > > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > By jove, I believe you're right! That's good news! Need to find out
> how
> > > > much
> > > > that sucker costs, now...
> > > >
> > > > --David
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Lanter SB (Steven) [mailto:sblanter@motivaenterprises.com]
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 7:30 PM
> > > > To: 'ecs-list@netbloc.com'
> > > > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Won't the Call Editor RSA from Vive Synergies do what you're looking
> > > for?
> > > > Is local phone control of ECS what you're looking for?
> > > >
> > > > Steve
>  

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