tracking device

I am thinking about building a tracking device, not like GPS, but in a very short range, like 1 meter or so. It got be cheap, as I'm using it in some kind of toy. Any one know any type of devices, technology could help?

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Forget it. you won't get sub 1m resolution to work reliably for a cheap toy.

Dave.

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David L. Jones

Hmmm! Let me think. A tracking device with a 1 metre range? Got it!!!! Your eyes.

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Two Bob

Doh!

Some people spoil all the fun.

Dorfus

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Dorfus Dippintush

I would imagine there are alternatives for short range communications, just not cheap from my point of view, not very easily to ued for tracing purpose. Well, if most you just thought it's not a real question but..., it just means I post it to a wrong place.

Keep asking if you do know, better than pretenting

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Correct. But you wanted something cheap for use in a toy, and that's just not really possible. So your question was answered.

You posted to the right place, and you got an answer. If you want more options, give us more detail.

How about *you* tell us what is it is you are actually trying to do?

Dave.

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David L. Jones

Ultrasonic transducers can give you quite accurate range. They're cheap and can be easily interfaced.

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dmm

Don't tell that to Maggie! She's in charge of my parent's home, and keeps it cat free. She even has a a sign that says: This house operated solely for the convenience of the DOG.

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I need some newer pictures of her. She was very sick when these were taken. Her coat is much darker, now.

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