[Electronics-Talk] Buzz clip

Fri Mar 31 00:28:02 UTC 2017

My question is, why do you need this device when you have a dog guide?

Vince

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From: "Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Buzz clip

>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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> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:47 AM
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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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> Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:38 AM
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> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
>
> 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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> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
>
> 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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> Cc: cheez <cheez at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
>
> 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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> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:49 AM
> 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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