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schematic2
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Post by schematic2 »

HI
can someone tell me how a rank transfer system works.

Thanks
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very basic: the film moves continuously and a crt light dot moves back and forth over it (the "flying spot") which is then read by a photo sensor on the other side.

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thanks
I've always heard them mentioned, but never seen one....
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schematic2 wrote:thanks
I've always heard them mentioned, but never seen one....
you can see one here: http://www.cintel.co.uk/main.htm
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