On Wed, Apr 27, 2005 at 06:29:05PM +1200, Vik Olliver wrote:
> Good idea. But I'm not much at writing USB printer interfaces,
> particularly under Linux or on MacOS, so I thought I might work on an
> optical interface to a simple X-Y tracker. Using a turntable has
I understand some optical mice now come with 1600 dpi sensors which can do
reliable XY-tracking on a wide range of surfaces and considerable
acceleration values (gamer mice specifically).
> definite advantages, and so does a flatbed design. It might be
> appropriate to use both in the same device, despite the extra
> complexity.
While speaking of electronics, I presume everybody knows of using modified
inkjet (I don't recall whether piezo (as Epson) or thermal) for organic
electronics deposition on polymer films.
It might be interesting to use UV LEDs for photopolymerization of deposited
monomer in situ.
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