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    Default What to do with a Poo Pill and i have a clock!

    Mate at work had a pill camera that took photo's of his 'gut' and he was allowed to keep it. Was told it was worth $1500!
    I asked if I could have it, like a twit
    Obviously, has a camera and a built in battery and transmitter. Mate said it had a flashing light at the time - I wonder if that was the actual flash?
    He mentioned that he had a 'pack' of sorts on his side - not sure if this was the receiver of the photo's or not.

    What can I do with it?
    Take it apart and check out the insides?
    Would it be a common 433mhz TX?
    Can I charge it (I'm thinking wireless charging...?).
    I've tried twisting off the top clear cap but no good.

    If anyone is interested to have a play, let me know. I don't know why I get these things I assume not many people get to have one of these...


    CLOCK: Also I came across - I think - a bit of Australian tech history.
    Works fine, but from my readings the Link system was wound (pardon the pun), down.

    I thought you all might like a look at this different type of 'Australiana' clock and might bring back some memories.

    Working fine and I have the original box and manual. In mint condition. And those little lights do work.
    Apparently, it would adjust automatically for Day Light Saving and Leap Years.













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    It would need some kind of light to be able to 'see' and photo your innards as they tend to be rather dark.
    I wonder if its either activated on assembly under clinical conditions to maintain sterility or run past a devise that triggers the recording just before you ingest the capsule?
    I tend to lean towards the latter.
    Because of what its used for I feel its only intended to be used once even if it could be totally sterilized once retrieved, as I am sure some Patients might have difficulty swallowing the capsule knowing where its previously been !!!
    I stand unequivicably behind everything I say , I just dont ever remember saying it !!

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    The clock was interesting, never knew Link sent out a time signal for this sort of thing.

    The pill-cam is more than likely single use only. It'd be pretty rugged, it has to survive the low pH of the stomach and get through to the intestines. That also implies a once-only use battery, not rechargable. And I'd guess 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz for the wireless signal, that is where most development of miniature wireless hardware has been.

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    Info says no need to retrieve the cam capsule... just flush it down the loo.

    Your mate must have decided to 'search' for it... lol

    Here's some info.



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    Silicon Chip had an article this Month showing various pill cameras

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy View Post
    Silicon Chip had an article this Month showing various pill cameras
    Beat me to it.

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    What a coincidence that SC did an article on the PillCam. I had a look at the link and I guess the one I have will be identical inside.

    I was going to dismantle it and take photo's for you guys, but no need to now.
    Looks like a thin version of LR44's (or similar), inside.


    Also in the SC page there's a link to a You Tube breakdown of one;

    Oh, well, I'll chuck mine in the bin then I guess

    All the best people.
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    An acquaintance was given a similar oral pill a few years ago in order to check for internal bleeding.

    He was advised that the pill would pass through and was not reusable.

    He too wore an external recorder for 24 hours to monitor and record the pill's progress.
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    I'll take the pill cam if you've still got it.
    Can't resist a fiddle with that, but that's just the way I am.

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    Ok, Loopyloo,
    PM your details and I'll post it out.


    Cheers,
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    Quote Originally Posted by GT250 View Post
    Ok, Loopyloo,
    PM your details and I'll post it out.


    Cheers,
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    Will do mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by loopyloo View Post
    I'll take the pill cam if you've still got it.
    Can't resist a fiddle with that, but that's just the way I am.
    I'd thoroughly wash it first in in very hot water to which a LOT of antiseptic has been added to be on the safe side.

    And...don't bite it to see how tough the casing is.

    Remember where it has been.

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    Quote Originally Posted by loopyloo View Post
    I'll take the pill cam if you've still got it.
    I'm hoping you mean 'take it'.. as in acquire it, rather than swallow it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitaux8030 View Post
    The clock was interesting, never knew Link sent out a time signal for this sort of thing.
    If it is the company I am thinking of, they used to send out quite a lot of interesting data over their pager network - it was when pagers were the thing before SMS. I used to be a service tech for one of a couple of their sites and at one of their sites they were contracted by a power company for a trial switching network, another was pokie machine reporting and then there was the generic personal pagers also...Always something interesting to read and snoop upon

    That aside, I'm not sure how they would have ensured accuracy as one of my most regular callouts was to reset the their tx processors due to increased latency - from memory 10-15 second delay was acceptable and normal, 30-60 was pre fault, and +120 was failure, then there was the commonly rogue page that would end latent that wouldn't trigger a fail state.

    Again, could have been a different company and different tech altogether!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tristen View Post
    I'd thoroughly wash it first in in very hot water to which a LOT of antiseptic has been added to be on the safe side.

    And...don't bite it to see how tough the casing is.

    Remember where it has been.
    Metho will do the job.
    Oh no another pun !

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    Quote Originally Posted by mtv View Post
    I'm hoping you mean 'take it'.. as in acquire it, rather than swallow it.
    It would be a rather bitter pill to swallow....

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    I hope it’s single use only.......would you digest something that had come out of someone else’s arse?
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    Of course, if he swallerd it, he could post piccies to prove how full of s**t he really is!
    I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...

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    Loopyloo,

    Have you received it yet?
    Posted on Monday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by porkop View Post
    I hope it’s single use only.......would you digest something that had come out of someone else’s arse?
    Ever heard of Kopi Luwak ?

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