Re: [AGA-sc] auction backup

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006, Larry Lampert wrote:

> Barcodes, cool. I have wanted to try your new system
> since you first told me abouit it. Do we have
> everything we need? Bar code scanners, etc. Do we ever
> run into problems with the bar codes with different
> printers or paper stock? I am sure you have already
> thought of all this but I am curious.

A few years ago I went on a similar kick with barcode scanners as I did 
with wireless mics.  I have so many that even if I left four of them at 
SF, we'd still be in good shape for next year's auction at GSAS.  I have 
laser scanners, CCD scanners, one on a 10-foot cable that can scan two 
feet away, others that are so tiny they just velcro on the side of the 
computer, some that use keyboard interface, others that use serial 
interface, USB serial adapters, USB keyboard adapters... it's ridiculous. 
And even if they all konk out, the computer people can type in the code by 
hand ("*G5002K*").  It has built-in checksumming to deal with mistakes in 
typing.  So I'll pull out a few small working ones. :)

The barcodes are printed big enough that they can be scanned by anything, 
even the stupid CueCats (that I've thankfully disposed of).  I will try 
and print all the forms on the company laser printer (no smudging!) next 
week so I can bring it all down with me.

> I wish I could help out more this year.

You got us the freaking hotel.  You got us the freaking Seachem speaker.

> I will contact Marineland for donations since I have freinds who work 
> there. I have already got Seachem so no need to call them.

Neat!  Thanks.  I'm guessing it might be more difficult post-merger, but 
maybe not.

   - Erik

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