Re: Networked Bathroom scales?

["Patrick Lidstone <patrick@xxxxxxx>" <patrick@xxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Clive Dilley" <clive.dilley@b...>
wrote:
> I am in the process of planning a bathroom upgrade - new spa bath 
etc.
> 
> Does anyone know of any reasonably priced bathroom scales that can
be
> connected to a PC? I have searched the web and found a few 
US "professional"
> models that have RS232 output, but these start at around $600.
> 
> Alternatively, does anyone know of a way to take data feed from 
existing
> scales?

I have been after the same, and it on my project list - if you find 
anything useful please let me know! I plan to modify a set of 
electronic scales with an LED display from Argos -- LED is easier to 
interface electrically than LCD, and are likely to be multiplexed, 
and connect to a Rabbit to provide a direct ethernet interface.

Patrick



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