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Ralph

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Jan 11, 2010, 10:59:56 PM1/11/10
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If you are looking for a low cost high tech DRO take a look at this
http://www.shumatech.com/web/products/dro-550/power-buy

Snag

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Jan 12, 2010, 8:13:27 AM1/12/10
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Ralph wrote:
> If you are looking for a low cost high tech DRO take a look at this
> http://www.shumatech.com/web/products/dro-550/power-buy

I'll second that suggestion . I bought and built the DRO 350 , and wish
I'd waited . The new 550 has more features and functions , with less work to
build , and at a lower cost .
I now have just over 300 bucks in mine including scales and cables , and
it does most everything the commercial offerings do for three times that .
If I hadn't been laid off last week , I'd be ordering one !
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Snag
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'39 WLDD "PopCycle"
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GeoLane at PTD dot NET

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Jan 12, 2010, 8:56:06 PM1/12/10
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On Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:59:56 -0600, Ralph <henri...@charter.net>
wrote:

>If you are looking for a low cost high tech DRO take a look at this
>http://www.shumatech.com/web/products/dro-550/power-buy

What do scales cost? I don't see them listed on your web site?

RWL

Ralph

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Jan 12, 2010, 9:15:56 PM1/12/10
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I am not connected with Shumatech whatsoever. I did build the older
model about 4 years ago and it works very good with HF calipers as
scales. The new model should work with most calipers or glass scales.My
complete unit (3 scales ) and HF scales cost $225.00

Snag

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Jan 13, 2010, 6:20:04 AM1/13/10
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GeoLane at PTD dot NET wrote:

That's not his website . I got my scales on ebay , 24" for X cost me
around 80 bucks , 8" for Y was around 35 . I used a cheapy digital caliper
for my Z scale .
Cables will supply power to the scales in addition to carrying signals to
the box . Standard plugs into the box are the same plug used for S-video
connections . Most people solder the other end to the terminal pads on the
scale since plugs are hard to find and rarely work well .
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Snag
Mine's the
DRO 350


Brian Lawson

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Apr 18, 2010, 8:13:16 PM4/18/10
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Hey All,

I'm off to help set up as a Volunteer for NAMES next weekend. Hope to
see lots of you there !!!


<http://www.modelengineeringsoc.com/>

Cheap tickets, free seminars, free hand-outs, free parking. (this
year), plus it's a really great show.

Take care.

Brian Lawson,
Bothwell, Ontario.

ps...page me when you come, and we'll have a coffee.

Brian Lawson

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May 9, 2010, 7:23:59 PM5/9/10
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Hey All,

It's that simple....just a well wishing

Happy Mother's Day

to all to whom it might apply!!!!

Brian Lawson,
Bothwell, Ontario.

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