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by texasclodhopper
Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interval timer with a trap
Replies: 7
Views: 3390

Re: An interval timer with a trap

Jimmy, I wanted to look at that app for the photo detector & amp. I'm going to use at least one for a generic trigger for lots of applications. I'm going to miniaturize that circuitry.

Thanks for the additional information. It's fun chasing this down to a conclusion.
by texasclodhopper
Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interval timer with a trap
Replies: 7
Views: 3390

Re: An interval timer with a trap

That's the one exactly that I had stuck in my brain! It wasn't that long ago, either. I just didn't / couldn't think what it was called. (Man, don't ever look up the word "timer" on N&V! :) ) Thanks, guys! Job well done to both of you and to all else that took that extra bit of time to...
by texasclodhopper
Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interval timer with a trap
Replies: 7
Views: 3390

Re: An interval timer with a trap

I found that one, too, but it isn't the one I was looking for. Thanks.

I remember that it had 2 LED/PHOTOTRANSISTOR gates that detected what went through.

Please don't stop looking!
by texasclodhopper
Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interval timer with a trap
Replies: 7
Views: 3390

An interval timer with a trap

I've been subscribed to N&V for a very long time, but I have recycled my old mags to some younger folks at the school. I seem to remember an article on a trap timer with a couple of LED start and stop traps or gates. You could shoot a bullet through them and either time it or trigger a strobe to...