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Gadget Freak Case 145: A Barometer That Measures Your Height
DN Staff
August 1, 2009
1 Min Read
Here's a weather instrument - the Dodecahedral Barometer -that can actually determine how tall you are by reading the barometric pressurebetween your head and your feet. Mark Thorennotes that his gadget was inspired by the release of some new electronicproducts. The first is a Serta model 270 barometric pressure sensor that recentlycame on the market. The sensor is inexpensive and accurate to the point ofbeing suitable for weather stations. The other items that make this gadgetpossible are some new HP displays that make the gadget's readings visuallyappealing.
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Gadget Freak Case 145 A
Amt | Part Description | Allied Part # |
1 | Hex Display | 782-9979 |
1 | 4 character, alphanumeric display | 782-0148 |
1 | Octal edge triggered latch | 236-1857 |
1 | Quad Digital Isolator | |
1 | Board; Copper Clad; 1/16 thk; double sided; 1oz copper; high temp | 661-0162 |
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