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Consumer/Industrial—Stud Finder

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August 2004
 

Chris and Vincent Paiano
Cypress Semiconductor

The PSoC device is configured to react to the presence of studs through drywall to allow the user to easily locate a sturdy point to anchor or hang up an object. The sensor presents the studs via five LEDs. By holding the Stud Finder against a wall and moving it along horizontally, the different LEDs will light up as a stud is sensed.

 
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