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From: Gerd Oxe' <boxege@ciba-geigy.ch>
Subject: Re: CCD Camera
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 1994 07:53:23 GMT
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> boxege> Build my TC211 camera, the design has been finished just
> boxege> about a week ago, it's been designed for astronomical
> boxege> purposes but can easily be adapted to your needs.  Plans
> boxege> including PCB layout are available via FTP on ftp.wwa.com
> boxege> in pub/ccd/CCD211***.ps.gz.  Uncompress them with Gnu Z
> boxege> and kick them into a postscript printer.  Some details:
> boxege> 192x165 pixels, 12 bits resolution digital output,
> boxege> clocking done by the computer through the interface, low
> boxege> power (5V/200 mA), VERY small, can be cooled if
> ...
> 
> How much does it cost to build one of these, typically?
> 
> -jason

If you don't consider the mechanical parts - these can differ 
very much depending on the purpose - I spent around 200 sFr.
(Swiss francs) for the electronics including CCD. Would be 
120 US$ approx. 

Gerd.
