Linux for Low Cost Eddy Current Detectors Finds Nails in Your Walls and Cracks in Your Aircraft

Overview

This handy little unit attaches to the notebook or PDA computer. Placed against a wall, it detects nails and other structures inside. Requires linux running on a device with duplex stereo sound, a few electronic parts and a bit of soldering assembly. In addition to being a fun toy and occasionally useful tool, it demonstrates why Linux intrinsically accelerates prototyping and development of new products. The talk will discuss the acquisition software, review the performance data it achieved under laboratory testing and demonstrate the unit.