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From: hbb@cs.cmu.edu (Ben Brown)
Subject: Re: Help finding accelerometers
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 1994 21:35:41 GMT
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|> jpires@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes:
|> 
|> > 
|> > 	I am looking for an efficient way of measuring horizontal acceleration
|> > on an air glider. The range is about 0-4 m/s^2 and varies rapidly. This is pa
|> > of a telemetric system for a junior design class. I need an accelerometer
|> > which is inexpensive but still accurate. I can''t find anything cheaper than
|> > US$60...
|> > 
You might also try
   IC Sensors
   1701 McCarthy Blvd.
   Milpitas, CA 95035
   (408) 432-1800 x....
I bought some from them a couple years ago for $87. Maybe the price has come down.
They sell a +/- 2g unit (3026-002).

	Ben

