[Electronics-Talk] Buzz clip

Thu Mar 30 13:40:37 UTC 2017

No, I don't think so, but I've only used it outside, where there's other
noise.  It's much more a vibration than a buzz, and it's a strong vibration
so it's easy to feel through clothing.
Tracy

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Hi,
Do other people hear it buzzing?
Thanks,
Lauren

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morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my
refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
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Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it." 

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I forgot to say that the BuzzClip is not a polished-looking gadget.  It
looks like something someone built in his home workshop, which I guess it
is, basically.  If not arranged carefully, it tends to flop over, which
makes it less effective.  If I'd been asked, I'd have suggested a wider back
to make it more stable.  But the price is OK, or was when I bought it, and
fancier would probably also mean pricier. And, once it is arranged, it stays
put.
Tracy

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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Buzz clip

I have the BuzzClip.  We haven't used it much yet, because it came in the
winter and didn't attach very well to a heavy coat.  It's meant more to
attach to a shirt collar or pocket.  Now the weather is warming up, we'll
give it another try.
It has a clip on the back, and a cord to go around one's neck.  It has a
"nose" on the front, which is the part that sends out the sonar signal, so
it seems important that the nose face straight ahead, which takes some
arranging.  Then the whole thing buzzes when the sonar signal hits something
within the range, which one sets to either 3 or 6 feet.
When I first tried it, I was distracted by messing around with it, and not
paying good attention to my dog, so he in turn started messing about.  But
after a bit I got my stuff together, and the BuzzClip worked as advertised.
I got it for my husband mostly, who uses a cane and is taller than me, so
he's often banging his head on things.  I think, if he wears the BuzzClip on
his shirt pocket or collar, it will warn him of head-high obstacles.
We'll see how that works in practice.
Tracy

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Hi,
Speaking of that sort of thing, has anyone tried or purchased the Buzz Clip?

Thanks,
Lauren

Blessings in Jesus' name. "But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each
morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my
refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
   --Psalm 59:16, NLT
Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it." 

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It can be a useful tool for doorways, or pathways.
finding openings or even using in long lines of people where you don't want
to be breathing down there neck.
I've only used It a few times myself.

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I've used a Mini Guide before.  The instructions recommend one only use it
in familiar areas.  Especially if you aren't that good of a cane user.

I found it alright.  But it really didn't help me much.  I walk too fast for
the device.  My cane would hit an obstacle a couple of steps before the
guide detected it.
So I abandon using it.

So my advice is to make sure you can return it if you purchase it.  That way
you can see if it's for you.

Vince

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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide

> Hi,
>
> Was wondering if any of you have tried them in a guide. Someone has 
> told me that it is amazing of course using a cane with it.
>
> They have suggested that I get one though I have never seen one or put 
> my hand on one. So, since I can't seem to get any kind of way to get 
> it here or even near me to find out about it what should I do. Or, is 
> it worth giving it A chance and go ahead and buying it and learning 
> from
my friend.

> Who, as in Australia :-)
>
> Tell me what you guys think of it and what I should do. I live near 
> Chicago and still can't find anybody who has one for me to mess with.
> Do you maybe have any idea of a wrap or someone who could maybe bring 
> it to me so that I can play with it?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Jenny
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