RE: Barcode Scanner Purchase

[Robert Chasmer <robert.chasmer@xxxxxxx>]

Stuart Poulton [mailto:swp@xxxxxxx]
wrote:
> Prices exclude VAT + SHIPPING
> More info can be found here
> http://www.zygo.btinternet.co.uk/offer004.html
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> Pricing as follows
> Number      1      10+      100+=20=20=20
> Cost =A3      20     12.45    6.10

Well they certainly look pretty good.  I remember using a very old scanner
connected to my BBC Micro that you had scan from left to right, at a very
consistant speed.  At one point Acorn User even had some program listings
that you could scan in, instead of type in.  Ahh the days before discs/cds
were on the magazine covers.

> If you read previous messages there are a number of possible software
> solutions, I supsect that most people will roll their own solution.
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> One thing to note is that the RS232 is TTL level, so a convertor will
> be required, to get true RS232, however this is fairly simple to do,
> and I'm already looking at a solution.

Well I'm sure if any group of people can get the thing going then you lot
can.  I think we should definitely buy one first to see if the TTL thing
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> If people are willing to add the cost of 1 off to the total cost
> I'm happy to purchase a sample and work on the level converter,
> along with those with more electronics knowledge than me.

Ooops you just took the words out of my mouth.  I'd be happy to pay some
money towards the development.  Better that than for the group to order
loads only to find out there not going to work.

Anyway put me down for two (possibly more the guys in the office loved Ian
Lowe's "upcoming food items to be consumed" idea!!!!


Rob
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