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RE: [ECS] Alternate Weeder TCI Unit? Lanter SB (Steven) Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:26:09 -0600

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Yes, I'd appreciate it when you get a chance.  Send to
sblanter@motivaenterprises.com

It looks like the only difference between this and the Weeder, besides the
front end, is the rear end.  This one outputs as it detects, the Weeder
outputs a stream after a selectable period of time (up to 10 secs).
Correct?  You should be able to use this unit the same way the Weeder can be
used, right?

Have fun with the bouncing baby boy.

Thanks, Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	joerut@epix.net [SMTP:joerut@epix.net]
> Sent:	Tuesday, December 12, 2000 9:05 AM
> To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject:	Re: [ECS] Alternate Weeder TCI Unit?
> 
> 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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>  

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