Re: Sat on a Toilet Sensor ?

[Kevin Hawkins <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think I may have a go too Marcus  -although not for this
application.     I have a feeling they might react to 'change' rather
than steady state weight though - so probably have to be activated and
timed.   The sensors would have to be somewhere that the walking on the
floor didn't trigger too.  Let me know how you get on ...

Kevin

Marcus Warrington wrote:
> Kevin,
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> Thanks for the "heads-up" on that one, I'm just in the
process of ordering a Pulsor + controller board from the Sureaction.. they
look excellent value for money, especially the current rate of 2$'s to the
£
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> The single zone controller board (supports 1-3 pulsors)  is  $67 (~34)
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> A single pulsor is $30 (~£15)
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> Shipping is likely to be around $20 (~£10)
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> Total cost $107 (£54.. hopefully I'll avoid duty and vat..)
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> Anyway, I'll report more when I've actually got one and tried using
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> Marcus
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> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin
Hawkins
> Sent: 12 July 2007 13:07
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Sat on a Toilet Sensor ?
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> Hi Marcus,
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> Under a previous topic (occupancy detection) I was looking at using
> these 'Pulsor' pressure/strain sensors to detect occupancy , hoping
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> report 'change' rather than any steady load state so I didn't go any
> further. I was still interested for some entry exit type light
> triggering or even for my stair treads.
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> They may well work well for you in this application though. I may
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> get some and have a play.
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> http://www.sureaction.com/pulsor.htm
<http://www.sureaction.com/pulsor.htm>
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> Kevin
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