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    Non-Volatile Memory Component for Disposable Item Tracking

    Oh, and if I come up with anything interesting in the process, I'll post it here. I appreciate the ideas, guys.
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    Non-Volatile Memory Component for Disposable Item Tracking

    I like that. I'm going to experiment with some conductor atop hard wax, using a separate current path to melt the wax and break the connection. I'm also considering a conductive membrane that can be pierced to sever the connection.
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    Non-Volatile Memory Component for Disposable Item Tracking

    Hi, Danger. My thought is for automating some small chemical tests, perhaps 6 or so at time. An ideal solution (pardon the pun) is the size of a playing card, give or take. Smaller is better; it needs to fit in one's hand. The tests would be mounted on a removable, disposable tray. The...
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    Non-Volatile Memory Component for Disposable Item Tracking

    Thanks for the reply. I like your generalization about something conductive that gets broken. I'll ponder on that and see what other possibilities present. I'd also thought about a latching relay. Do you know if they exist in small and disposably cheap (less than $1) varieties? I hadn't heard...
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    Non-Volatile Memory Component for Disposable Item Tracking

    Hey all. I'm new here, so greetings. Is there a component that provides a single bit of non-volatile memory? I'm looking for a way to flag an array of removable, disposable items as being new or spent. The value only needs to be set once (so something like an intentionally blown fuse would...
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