Motion Sensing TV switch that turns a TV set on and off. To be used with a stationary bicycle as an exercise incentive to encourage children incapable of understanding the benefits. Requirements established 1/11/2001.
Uses Magnetic reed relay proximity switches to sense motion of the bicycle wheel and to turn on a diode switch in series with the RF Television signal. Enclosed in a small aluminum box with a separate plug-in power supply and leads to the two pickoffs on the stationary bicycle. First model delivered 4/18/2001. Design revisions now being made to allow easier quantity production.
RCRV designer is Donald Grimm, and was requested by GWAEA Ann Griffith 399-6858. The project was begun Sep 28, 2001 and completed Sep 28, 2001.
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Owners Manual
Schematic drawing of the TV switch circuit
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