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Thread: Hand Held RPM meter (tacho)
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19th October 2011, 04:13 AM #31
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Bryan,
thanks for looking. Cateye make a cheap cycle computer that goes up to 299KPH. It's called the Velo 5 and I've seen it advertised in Oz for $30. I'll buy one and have a play with it.
Mike,
When I tried my current bike computer on my Hercus 260 I was also getting readings that were higher than the chart was suggesting.
Chris
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19th October 2011, 12:41 PM #32
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Some cheaper computers also have a direct RPM function so you don't even need to program in a false wheel diameter to get the correct reading...
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Cheers,
Simon
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19th October 2011, 03:15 PM #33
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Simon, it doesn't specify but I doubt the rpm function would read high enough to be of any use on a lathe.
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19th October 2011, 03:48 PM #34Dave J Guest
Thats what I was wondering, and if you ask a question I doubt you get a strait answer.
Still you never know and if not, it could always be programed the other way with wheel diameter and it's only $6.
Dave
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22nd October 2011, 12:06 PM #35
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My handheld tacho arrived yesterday (8 days after I ordered it). It's the one KevM posted the link to in post #3. It's fantastic. At $14 delivered to your door, you'd be mad not to own at least one. It comes with 3 lengths of reflective tape. I stuck a short piece to the chucks on my lathe and pedestal drill and it works perfectly.
I also ordered a Cateye cycle computer which I hope to use as a permanent tacho on the lathe. If I'd known how good the handheld unit is I wouldn't have bothered. Too late now.
Chris
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22nd October 2011, 02:30 PM #36
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Yea well at that price I got one too!
As a self confessed gadget man, I couldn't resist....
Simon
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22nd October 2011, 07:11 PM #37
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Yep I have one of the KevM specials on the way as well about 15mins after he posted lol.
I like to move it move it, I like to move it.
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