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Re: [ECS] Alternate Weeder TCI Unit? joerut.epix.net Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:05:17 -0500 (EST)

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 Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:05:17 -0500 (EST)
I think buying this unit WOULD be a good idea ( save a lot of work
building one)  It is a very simple circuit to pull the audio off of the phone
line. (Basically the front end of the weeder interface) I can E-Mail you
directly a scanned image of that if you want.

Later 
Joe Rut






> Sorry, Stuart.  I thought I responded to this but I guess I didn't.  Does
> anyone know how to get phone line DTMF signals to the on-board audio
input
> jack of this thing.  I'd like it to be "hardwired", rather than using a
> speaker and mic or some setup like that.  Would this device provide the
same
> functionality as the Weeder unit?  If so, and if the phone line input
could
> be hardwired some way, this may be the ideal replacement for the Weeder
> (built, tested, and everything for just a few dollars more than I think
the
> full Weeder kit used to cost).
> 
> By the way, Joe, congrats on the newborn!
> 
> Steve
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Stuart Silverman [SMTP:N1fbg@arrl.net]
> > Sent:	Monday, December 11, 2000 4:24 PM
> > To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject:	RE: [ECS] Weeder Telephone / Computer Interface
> > 
> > Hi, In case anyone missed this. Its already built and its $45 shipped.
> > 
> > DTMF to RS232 DTMF Decoder (part # DTMF232-A)
> >  Do you need a DTMF decoder with only RS232 output? 
> > On-board voltage regulator (7 - 18VDC input level) 
> > Approx. 13mA idle current, 20mA during tone decode/LED lighted 
> > On-board DB9 female connector 
> > On-board audio input (RCA) jack 
> > True RS232 voltages 
> > Dip selectable 1200/2400/4800/9600 baud rate, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop
> > bit 
> > decodes all 16 DTMF tones (0-9, A-D, #, *) 
> > LED status indicator LED shows when a tone is detected. 
> > Decoded tones are sent out the serial port as they are decoded. 
> > accepts line level audio input directly 
> > in fully assembled form. You supply a case. 
> > NOTE: There is NO display. This decoder ONLY decodes DTMF tones and
sends
> > them out the serial port 
> > Assembled and Tested - $40.00 + $5.00 SH (US funds).  
> > 
> > http://www.dschmidt.com/dtmf.html
> > 
> > 
> > On Mon, 11 December 2000, "David Kindred" wrote:
> > 
> > > 
> > > Joe,
> > > 
> > > I am interested and am not in a rush. Just got a new house and it's
> > going to
> > > take a while to get everything set up.
> > > 
> > > Should I order the chip, myself, before he runs out of 'em, or do you
> > want
> > > to?
> > > 
> > > Thanks for responding, Joe, and congratulations on your new son!!
> > > 
> > > --David
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: joerut@epix.net [mailto:joerut@epix.net]
> > > Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 1:35 PM
> > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject: Re: [ECS] Weeder Telephone / Computer Interface
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I would do it if you are not in a great hurry. It would have to be
after
> > the
> > > holidays. I want to take a little time off from the electronics
stuff to
> > > enjoy my newborn son. Let me know if you are interested.
> > > 
> > > Later
> > > Joe Rut
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > Hi, guys, thought I'd forward this to you.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone want to build me one of these babies? If so, for how much
> > moolah?
> > > > I've never layed out or etched a pc board. In fact, I hardly know
> > which
> > > end
> > > > of the soldering iron is hot. It's the pointy one, right? ;-)
> > > >
> > > > --David
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Terry J. Weeder [mailto:terry@weedtech.com]
> > > > Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 1:39 PM
> > > > To: David Kindred
> > > > Subject: Re: Telephone / Computer Interface
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > David Kindred wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Is the schematic the PC board layout?
> > > >
> > > > No, it is the circuit diagram. You would have to
> > > > build everything on a breadboard. I would not
> > > > recommend this to someone without experience.
> > > >
> > > > Terry Weeder
> > > >
> > 
> > 
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