Find of the day: a fully self contained bar code scanner and interpreter for $10 at Ax Man Surplus. That’s right, now I can find a way to add things to my Delicious Library library the really hard way. All you have to do is take this device and connect it to a serial to USB connector and then write an interface to the software. Maybe I won’t be doing that….
But here is the interesting stuff:
You Tube Video:
Specs:
Bar code Scanner head and decoder. Fixed Mount. RS-232 Connection, Precision motor driving a 10-sided mirror scans 200 times per second. Built in firmware for setup and configuration. Scans all common bar code symbologies.

- Spec Sheet http://files.microscan.com/products_pdf/ms610spec.pdf
- Manual: http://files.microscan.com/products_pdf/ms610manual.pdf
Photos:
- Microscan MS-610
- Microscan MS-610
- Microscan MS-610
- Microscan MS-610
- Microscan MS-610
- Microscan MS-610
This unit is for Sale: $75.00
Contact brian@ this domain.com for more information.









Wow- I have worked at Microscan for over 4 years, I don’t think I have ever seen one of those old clunkers!