Hi Tony and Vassile, The purpose of the project is not so much to test the moisture content of the wood, it is to improve the performance of the kiln. I need 'a better mousetrap' than the one used to get more detailed data as the process is modified. Opening the kiln during the process destroys the conditions and stops the test as it can't be restarted. I'm working off the requirements that the science team has given me and also within the limits of what they are allowing me to do to modify their test kiln. If you would like to see more just check out the company web site at www.ensisjv.com. This project isn't one featured but it will give you some idea of what I'm working with as the staff electronics engineer. I do like the idea of the fish scale though. Regards, Andy >From: "Tony Smith" .... >Why over-complicate things? Sure, it would be nice to hook up a PIC to the >kiln and have it email you when the moisture contents hits 5%, but hanging >it off a fishing scale, looking thru the glass door and writing down the >weight every few hours is easier. In fact the OP would be finished by >now... Presumably there's a good reason why he hasn't done so, but until >then... > >Tony > >-- >http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >View/change your membership options at >http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist