At 10:05 AM 1/22/02 +1200, Steve Baldwin wrote:
> > >I wasn't sure whether to label this question as [OT] or [EE] as I
> > >want to know how many components I have left on a reel without
> > >nailing one end to the letterbox and walking down the street.
>
> > Weight might be more accurate, if you know the weight of an empty
> > reel.
>
>And the weight of a full reel. These are SMT parts so the carrier
>tape will weigh more than the bits. I think I'll start recording the
>weight when they come in, though.
>Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
>
>That still leaves the parts that I have about 5 years supply of.
>
>Steve.

With the weight of an empty, you should be able to weigh 100, and make a
good estimate from that. Otherwise, I think you have to start hiking.

I think you would have a very hard time working out the spiraling interval
properly.

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