Re: CNC and ANTS, Yes ANTS !

I gotta think that the guys at the University have done a bit of
research into ant vision before getting this contract. Perhaps they
are going to use an eximer laser or something. Everyone knows an ant
can't see an eximer laser. But he's got high hopes...

dang it, now that tune is in my head :-)

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Bill Vance <ccq@x> wrote:
> Yo Chris;
>
> I recall readidng some time ago, that ants see way up in the infra
red range.
> If so, it seems like using a laser on them would mess up their
vision, causing
> the experiment to self destruct before it even gets started.
>
> Bill
>
>
> On Tue Dec 10 19:53:44 2002, Chris L, <datac@l...> wrote:
>
> >I'm relaying a message in hopes someone has a link to a light duty
> >gantry kit or device to handle this unique need at a university.
> >If someone thinks of something, or has a good link to help this
fella,
> >please send it to me offlist if necessary, and I will get it to
him.
> >I'll also be sure to tell him who helped!
> >
> >Quote "We have need for a XYZ positioner for a USDA research
project. We
> >have a 24" x 24" x 3/4" thick board with engraved maze of tunnels
and
> >need to scan the movement of fireants in the grooves with a laser
beam.
> >It would not require a lot of thurst, the laser is about the size
of a
> >camcorder. We are looking to scan aprox. X 22" , Y 22" , Z 6"
> >We can assemble a kit if necessary. And weld up a table top frame.
Do
> >you have a gantry router or such that would work for us? The
motion will
> >be simple G1 or straight line moves controlled by a PC" End Quote.
> >
> >Thanks in advance,
> >Chris L
> >
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