[time-nuts] Slightly off-topic: How to take measurements at fixed intervals in Perl

I've struggled for a while to figure out how to take readings at fixed intervals from my counters and other GPIB gear. The problem is that the time it requires to trigger and receive a measurement is non-zero and can vary from measurement to measurement. Trying to calibrate a proper delay is an

Re: [time-nuts] Slightly off-topic: How to take measurements at fixed intervals in Perl

Thanks John Although I have been using GPIB for years, I am new at programming with it. I appreciate your post! -Patrick John Ackermann N8UR wrote: I've struggled for a while to figure out how to take readings at fixed intervals from my counters and other GPIB gear. The problem is that the

Re: [time-nuts] Slightly off-topic: How to take measurements at fixed intervals in Perl

Simple and sweet, thanks John! Didier KO4BB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Ackermann N8UR Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:53 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: [time-nuts] Slightly