DIY Computer Interface to HF cheapo Caliper?

Nov 29, 2004 11 Replies

The Harbor Freight digital calipers got down to $12, so I sprung for one. Only took three tries to get one that worked. This is the best example of "no-name" I've ever seen. Only clue to what it is is "made in china".



I'd like to experiment with transferring data to the computer. Has the 4-pin interface. Googling spc has let me down. Anybody have specs on the hardware interface and data format. Please save me the hassle of getting logic analyzer out of the attic.



Thanks, mike


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Figures. Oh well-he still may be able to pick up a few things...

The China caliper output is not the same as Mitutoyo.

Best regards, Spehro Pefhany

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" Thanks guys, for the links. Found lots of (hopefully) useful data. mike

Mike, go to this site

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the most thorough info on this subject. Have fun, Fred

On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 15:32:15 -0800, mike scribed:

Hi Mike:

I don't know how far along you got, but this guys site has it all, even how to build a DRO unit with 3 axis inputs and a spindle RPM unit, complete schematics, PCB layouts, micro assembler code, etc...

Good luck!

Fred III

Fred Fowler III offered...

Which guy's?

Jim

He's talking about the Shumatech site below.

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-- J. Mark Wolf

On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:46:44 +0000, J. Mark Wolf

Also found one here:

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Best,

Fred

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