jds@odin.m2c.org (jds) (09/27/89)
[ I had tried to post this to sci.electronics some time ago, but it didn't seem to get out, so here goes again. -john ] I just picked up an old RCA Laser Range Finder. Alas it came with no documentation. It appears to have been built in the late 60's. It's about the size of a toaster oven and weighs in at 30 lbs. The distance display is mechano-digital. Given the period it probably uses a solid-state laser. With any luck it will be ruby.. Though it's probably Nd-YAG. I've powered it up with a 24V supply. Pressing the 'Fire' button results in a fan spinning up and making an impressive whir. It just keeps running after that. I've only let it run a minute or so before turning it off. I'd appreciate any kind of information on this critter. A manual would be fantastic. If it helps at all: Model: 1889676-501 SN: 4 Color: Military Hot Pink ;-) (Olive Drab) -- john John Sutter, Mass. Microelectronics Center (M2C) (w) 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581, USA +1 (508) 870-0312 (h) 516 Dutton Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, USA +1 (508) 443-0515 UUCP: harvard!m2c!jds INTERNET: jds@m2c.org NSS 29355