Sporting events (like elections) expect instant and exact, flawless results... I expect any expenses will be mine to pay. Two good data entry operators would be able to fill the need but I don't have those either! John Ferrell http://DixieNC.US ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell McMahon" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [OT] The eyes of the Piclist >>> Perhaps there are some suggestions for a problem I am pursuing... >>> I am involved with a sporting event that has a data entry >>> problem. It is currently being done with Scantron equipment >>> that is deemed unmaintainable by the manufacturer. > `>> >>> We anticipate about 600 score sheets with about 40 entries of >>> 2 or 3 digits. >>> We only do this once a year so the budget should be close to nothing! > > I know NOTHING about Scantron that I haven't learned in the last 5 minutes > or so > > BUT > > it seems that their equipment is very very well known and widely used. > Presumably there will be other people who have equipment which is still > working OK who could read your batch of sheets once a year. Depends on the > time factor I suppose. > > > RM > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist