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Title: Apidictor Information
Post by: Storm on July 20, 2010, 04:52:41 PM
I am looking for anyone who has information or interest in a device called the Apidictor.  It was invented back in the 60's by E.F. Woods, and was an electronic device for measuring changes in the frequency of hive noise to (hopefully) predict queen cell formation.

One of my boys has an interest in trying to create a modern, computerized version of this device, and would like as much information as he can get about the old device.  If anyone has used it before and would be willing to give us some input, please let us know.  I've found several links with basic information, but some input from people who have actually used the device would be very helpful.

Thanks

Storm
Title: Re: Apidictor Information
Post by: hardwood on July 20, 2010, 04:54:43 PM
Sorry, I can't help you out on this but I'm very interested in what you/your son find out. Keep us posted on your findings!

Scott
Title: Re: Apidictor Information
Post by: AllenF on July 20, 2010, 06:12:20 PM
I have read about it in the past, but they just are not used.   Wood sold only 300 of those boogers. 

Maybe someone on the forum has one?


Do it yourself directions.
http://www.dave-cushman.net/elect/apidictor.html (http://www.dave-cushman.net/elect/apidictor.html)