Cheap? Can you give a source for a cheap ultrasonic unit? Most of the ones I've seen are relatively expensive. Thanks, G At 08:19 PM 4/11/2002 +0200, you wrote: >Hi, Tim >How about u ultrasonic distace measure unit ? >It should be easy to detect say 2" to the lid or infinity when open. >Parts are cheap. Mchip have an appnote abt it I think. > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Tim McDonough [mailto:tim@MCDONOUGH.NET] > > > this time period. Cost of the sensor/switch is an issue. > > > My first thought was a mercury type switch like those found in wall > > > thermostats. Any idea who makes these? > > > I'm open to other suggestions as well. > > > > > > Tim > >-- >http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList >mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu "Imagination is more important than knowledge." A. Einstein -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu