Sensor input ( currently shield for demonstration) but easily modified for multiple sources from inductive , capacitive, IR, micro switch, etc. With no need to feed parts one at a time at specific intervals, our advanced parts counting machines can reach counting rates of up to 25,000 objects per minute and can count parts as small as 1mm and up to 25mm. This one has plated through holes on the upper and lower edges that I wired to a distribution block. 1.2 Why do we need a coding standard? As the counter will be mounted “away from the action” its life will be many magnitudes greater than the present mechanical counters. It is possible as I have done it, to build the same as the one I show for under $6.00. Uno or Pro Mini? Soldered mine but recommend using angled pin headers. 1.3 added Andrew suggestion of bundle countdown. "I/D MACHINE ", "PEELER ", "AUTO PIN ONE ", "AUTO PIN TWO ", "MANUAL PIN ONE ", "MANUAL PIN TWO ", "HEADER ", "WELDER ONE ", "WELDER TWO ", "WELDER THREE " } ; int read_LCD_buttons() // read the buttons, adc_key_in = analogRead(0); // read the value from the shield, // my buttons when read are centered at these valies: 0, 144, 329, 504, 741, // add approx 50 to those values and check to see if we are close, if (nm >=3) inc = 1; // if machine not shear then increment = 1, if (adc_key_in > 1000) return btnNONE; // generally no switch triggered, if (adc_key_in < 50 && inc <= 10) inc = inc + 1 ; // increase bar count step size provided no more than 10, EEPROM.write(3, inc); // Store INC in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 250) count = count + inc ; // increment counter by "inc", EEPROM.write(2, count); // Store count in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 250) bundle = bundle - inc ; // decrease bundle size, if (adc_key_in < 450) count = count -inc ; // decrement counter by "inc", if (adc_key_in < 450) bundle = bundle + inc ; // increase bundle size, EEPROM.write(0, bundle); // Store bundle in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 650 && inc >=1) inc = inc - 1 ; // decrement bar count step size, if (adc_key_in < 850) count = 0; // reset counter, if (adc_key_in < 850) bundle = 1000; // reset bundle, for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, EEPROM.write(i, 0); // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, return btnNONE; // in case of error, void setup() // INITALISE, Serial.begin (9600); // Set up serial and remote count using "cool term", ; // wait for serial port to connect. Project - Adaptive counter can be tailored to any current machine. Sure, parts counting scales are a thing, but that’s hardly a walk-away solution. This program currently set for bar shears with variable increment size ( can accommodate any increment from 1 to 32,767 see above ). Garduino-Automated Gardening System: This instructable is a guide for setting up an automated gardening system using an arduino and other cheap electronic parts. Introducing the application: a counter with IR technology The seed counting machine S660 is a sophisticated device designed to quickly and accurately count seeds as small as 0.5 mm up to 25 mm. For the first one I used buttons taken from the front of an older “AT” computer case along with LED’s from the same case. Ideally, what I envision is a reset button, triggering a set of warning beeps...... beep, beep, beeeeeeeeeeeeeep, a small counting display 1-45 seconds and a much larger display for the count (3 digits would suffice) followed by a long beep and stop and freeze the count until the next reset. Did you make this project? Jun 4th, 2010 Metal parts such as rivets, screws, springs and bolts are detected as they travel through plastic tubing. at which point unit needs program to 4 new EEPROM locations (512 available), TO DO *****************************************************, Add EEPROM RECOVER for count in the event of power failure. lcd.begin(16, 2); // set up the LCD's number of columns and rows: lcd.setCursor(0, 0); // line 1, lcd.print("JENMAR INC c2014"); // splash screen, lcd.setCursor(0, 1); // line 2, lcd.print("ADAPTIVE COUNTER"); // splash screen, delay (5000); // pause 10 seconds, lcd.clear(); // clear screen, lcd.setCursor(0, 0); // line 2, lcd.print(Str1[nm]); // STD MACHINE LOGO, pinMode(led2, OUTPUT); // define signal on, void loop() // MAIN LOOP, lcd.setCursor(0,1); // move to the begining of the second line, lcd_key = read_LCD_buttons(); // read the buttons, switch (lcd_key) // depending on which button was pushed, we perform an action, if (inc >=10) inc = 10; // ensure upper limit, delay (deb); // debounce and increment counter step + 1, if (inc <=0) inc = 1; // ensure lower limit, delay (deb); //debounce decrement counter step - 1, lcd.print(count); // display counter plus count, lcd.print(" BNDL>"); // Bundle text, lcd.print(bundle); // bundle count, lcd.print(" "); // trailing spaces, delay (deb); // debounce, lcd.print(count); // display counter minus count, lcd.print(" BNDL>"); // Bundle text, lcd.print(bundle); // bundle count, lcd.print(" "); // trailing spaces, lcd.print(count); // display counter back to zero. 1.1 basic counter up function and reset only. John Errington's Experiments with an Arduino Light power measurement and heater control. As one example, 1.25mm pellets can be counted at over 1,000 parts per second! Development Of Industrial Automatic Mult i Colour Sorting and Counting Machine Using Ardu ino DOI: 10.9790/1813-0604025659 www.theijes.com Page 57 It initiates a Bluetooth connection and then if you send value 1 you make small coffee, value 2 is a big coffee. So I would avoid those models for the counter. sorry for the question but Im a newbie and willing to explore on this one. Only the sensors are likely to need replacement but even those will be on a much reduced cycle compared to the present system. Current prototype came in around $30 inclusive of taxes and shipping. Me and some friends are making a bottle counting machine, and I need some help I'm using an ultrasonic sensor to recognize the bottles, and that part works well. Start-ups especially India based, find it difficult to afford such machine. TOTAL 2 ** $5.19, Power supplies USB derived suit bare unit (cable) $2.00, 12V to 5V 3A 15W Car Power DC-DC Power Converters $3.00, Wall outlet to 5V 1A $4.87, Ethernet options with POE (bare board) $, Without POE (bare board) $3.43, With POE (shield) $17.50, Without POE (shield) $8.30, Wireless options NRF24L01+ 2.4GHz Antenna Wireless Transceiver $1.10, 433 MHz Transmitter + Receiver Module $1.20, 315 MHz Transmitter + Receiver Module $1.30, Bluetooth shield complete $12.00, SIM900 Quad band Wireless GSM/GPRS Shield $32.00, Serial options MAX3232 RS232 to TTL Serial Port Converter Module DB9 Connector $1.70, SD card option SD Slot Socket Reader for Arduino ARM MCU Read and Write $1.00, Data Logger Module Logging Shield Data Recorder Shield for, Arduino UNO SD Card 2 including RTC $6.00, RTC suit bare unit upward $1.00. Many thanks. char* Str1[ ] = { "LARGE 45 SHEAR ", "SMALL 45 SHEAR ", "STRAIGHT SHEAR ", "PLATE PRESS ", "ROLL FORM ", "SWAGER ", "THREADER ONE ", "THREADER TWO ", int read_LCD_buttons() // read the buttons, adc_key_in = analogRead(0); // read the value from the shield, if (nm >=3) inc = 1; // if machine not shear then increment = 1, if (adc_key_in > 1000) return btnNONE; // generally no switch triggered, if (adc_key_in < 50 && inc <= 10) inc = inc + 1 ; // increase bar count step size provided no more than 10, //EEPROM.write(3, inc); // Store INC in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 250) count = count + inc ; // increment counter by "inc", //EEPROM.write(2, count); // Store count in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 250) bundle = bundle - inc ; // decrease bundle size, if (adc_key_in < 450) count = count -inc ; // decrement counter by "inc", if (adc_key_in < 450) bundle = bundle + inc ; // increase bundle size, //EEPROM.write(0, bundle); // Store bundle in EEPROM @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@, if (adc_key_in < 650 && inc >=1) inc = inc - 1 ; // decrement bar count step size, if (adc_key_in < 850) count = 0; // reset counter, if (adc_key_in < 850) bundle = 1000; // reset bundle, for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, //EEPROM.write(i, 0); // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, Serial.begin (9600); // Set up serial and remote count using "cool term", ; // wait for serial port to connect. You will have to adapt the code slightly to adjust to differing hardware but it should not be too difficult. This project was actually finished in end of 2015. This lends itself to easy integration into many of the existing machines and can also operate via cheap wall adaptors if a reasonable supply is not available. char* Str1[ ] = { "LARGE 45 SHEAR ", "SMALL 45 SHEAR ", "STRAIGHT SHEAR ", "PLATE PRESS ", "ROLL FORM ", "SWAGER ", "THREADER ONE ", "THREADER TWO ". ;-), Your best bet is going to be asking over at the Arduino forumshttps://forum.arduino.cc/. Can send that count data via multiple methods :- Wireless (multiple frequency options), Ethernet, Serial, GSM or even Local data logging such as SD cards. Although if you use the “Reporting” side of things it should be easy enough to get the numbers needed back from the reporting computer. Needed for Leonardo only. Actionpac counting scales can easily accommodate counting, check counting… Bluetooth or wireless? Included the text from part of my written company presentation to give you more ideas. Although it might be possible to trigger it with a switch, I think an accelerometer might be the way to go. b) Implement the coin counting and sorting system to the machine by using microcontroller ARDUINO as the operating platform. An accelerometer approach would probably be a better bet as it could also record the force. Would love to be able to store and retrieve a few variables in case of a power outage and think I was on the correct path but not clever enough to actually finish it. Stuck sensor may continue count but time stamps will show where this happened and this would occur on other electronic counters. The first thing you will discover is that some of those sketches that ran perfectly by themselves, just don’t play well with others. supervisor desk. Here is counter I built as a working prototype for a company I once worked for. EEPROM write limit 100,000 !!! This project aims to solve this problem by creating an Automatic Call answering Machine by using Arduino and GSM module.Next time when you are changing to a new phone number or out for a long pilgrimage trip or enjoying a well deserved vacation just use this machine to record your voice stating the reason for absence and all your calls will be automatically answered by this machine and … Can be susceptible to high electrical noise. An Arduino Nano and two L293D ICs mounted to a custom PCB are used to control the device, though a breadboard could certainly substitute for the PCB in a pinch. Capable of sending count data back to other locations for more accurate and reliable part counts. counting objects or merchandise in industrial sector; etc. Intro. Added routine for pin high at bundle end. CNC plotter machine is basically a 2.5 axis CNC machine, it have two stepper motor on both X & Y axis and a servo motor at Z axis. As I said I am quite new to Arduino and I had to use them a bit to get myself going. If operators are aware of this they may be less prone to "fudge" numbers which will result in better / more accurate counts. A machine that counts and sorts set quantities of parts into individual cups- to replace a human [me] doing this repetitive task. Many other options are available “off the shelf” to suit other needs. This was the se… Cheaper than mechanical counters. This is shown on an 8 digit 7 segment display. I tried to deconstruct your code, however I keep getting caught up in load errors. The machine features a pair of stepper and lead screw assemblies to maneuver a pen in an X/Y plane, along with a clever string and servo setup to handle retraction. I did run into some issues using a Leonardo due to the way it handles serial communication. // initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output. Fapco is heavily invested in machinery and automated systems, such as automated part kitting and parts procurement, to expedite any large volume small parts kitting and packaging challenge. "// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board. Share it with us! Capable of shutting down machine at end of run for change over, Can tell operator when end of part run is done saving costs in "over run". Using DATA’s vision-based technology, the objects are counted in real-time delivering an exact and immediate object count.The Small Parts Counter Spider’s U-60’s unique design allows for a tool-free changeover between parts without the need for calibration. Sensor input currently shield for demonstration, but easily modified for multiple sources from inductive , capacitive, IR, microswitch, etc. Ability to use “off the shelf components” at very very low cost from suppliers worldwide. The circuit is an Arduino UNO based vending machine. These shields generally have 3 spare DIO’s and 5 spare AIO’s but check your shield as they are not all the same and some have more spares If they are serial based/ i2c etc. Should also be possible to add feature to include bar / material type selection resulting in better stock levels of specific parts. PerfectCount uses vision based technology to individually count each part at lightning fast speeds. Can be mounted in less prone positions than many mechanical counters or even incorporated into many existing electrical panels. Exceptionally flexible can be programmed to include additional functions on the same board such as machine tempratures, automated call lights, ethernet, data logging, etc. Requires power supply within 10 foot of MCU. Seed counters are the most important products of the elmor parts counters.Increasingly, the seed counters are also used as counting devices for small mechanical parts, as counting machines for diamonds, gems and other precious stones or as counting device for implants such as screws, washers, stents, teeth and so on. When it comes to using either of the two programs then rather than go into all the nuances here there is ample documentation on the web sites for those two programs please refer to those. Compare this product Remove from comparison tool Help with first build - automated small needles counting machine. /*******************************************************. Barest unit including display consisting of 1x Pro Mini atmega328 5V 16M $3.00, Blue IIC I2C TWI 1602 16x2 Serial LCD Module Display $5.00, 7 SEGMENT 4 DIGIT DISPLAY (i2C) ** $7.30, (BARE) ** $1.86, TOTAL $8.00, TOTAL 2 ** $4.25, Same as sample unit Arduino Leonardo (updated to UNO) $7.70, Display shield with buttons $6.70, TOTAL $14. Can be set for either operator (unsecure) or maintenance (secure) increment change for machines that cut multiple parts at once. Stuck sensor may continue count but time stamps will show where this happened and this would occur on other electronic counters too. The aim of this project is to create a vending machine, powered by arduino microcontroller, using "any cheap and easy to get" components available in local store. I want to learn this stuff, but I need this project sooner than later. Must be in screened / metal case in most applications. A line of Ring and Tube inductive proximity sensors are designed to detect small metal objects used in material flow applications such as feeder processes and parts counting. I used a four wire and it was harder to interface than a 3 wire which just needed a 500K resistor in the signal line @ 9 volt input to operate the counter. It will count the number of hits to a punching board (bag) in 45 seconds. Must be in screened / metal case in most applications. I want to build a punch counter for my son's martial arts club. Advantage of vision based bulk counting machine is precise and efficient to save money by eliminating the imprecision of most current weighing solutions and reducing labor force. It allows sustainable gardening by using sensors to determine soil moisture, as well as a webscraper to determine future we… Our small parts counting scales will give you the confidence you need in your purchase speed, accuracy, and verification. Version 2.0 here: https://youtu.be/r7ZmXTTQmEoMy website: www.retrobuiltgames.com Added count increment and upper lower limits. The code is heavily documented and a few parts are remarked out as it was either deemed not needed or I did not have the skills to finish it. etc. This snack vending machine is my final project. That’s hero territory! operator signal. But more than that, it’s an impressive use of off-the-shelf components. Auto set increment to single for machines other than shear (defined by sting order). lcd.begin(16, 2); // set up the LCD's number of columns and rows: lcd.print("JENMAR INC c2014"); // splash screen, lcd.print("ADAPTIVE COUNTER"); // splash screen, pinMode(led2, OUTPUT); // define signal on, lcd.setCursor(0,1); // move to the begining of the second line, lcd_key = read_LCD_buttons(); // read the buttons, switch (lcd_key) // depending on which button was pushed, we perform an action, if (inc >=10) inc = 10; // ensure upper limit, delay (deb); // debounce and increment counter step + 1, if (inc <=0) inc = 1; // ensure lower limit, delay (deb); //debounce decrement counter step - 1, lcd.print(count); // display counter plus count, lcd.print(count); // display counter minus count, lcd.print(count); // display counter back to zero, for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++) // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, digitalWrite(led2, HIGH); // turn the bundle end signal on, lcd.print("> BUNDLE END <"); // splash screen, lcd.print("* CHANGE OVER *"); // splash screen, digitalWrite(led2, LOW); // turn the bundle end signal off, { //lcd.print("NONE "); treat as a regular key press, // int va0 = bundle / 4; // prep variables for eeprom, // int va1 = nm / 4; // prep variables for eeprom, // int va2 = count / 4; // prep variables for eeprom, // int va3 = inc / 4; // prep variables for eeprom, // EEPROM.write(0, va0); // write to eeprom, // EEPROM.write(1, va1); // write to eeprom, // EEPROM.write(2, va2); // write to eeprom, // EEPROM.write(3, va3); // write to eeprom, // Legitimate reset ****** moved to legit reset section ********, // for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++) // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, // EEPROM.write(i, 0); // clear first 5 bytes of EEPROM, // va0 = (EEPROM.read(0)*4); // Read bundle value from EEPROM, // int bundle = va0 * 4; // Set variables using eeprom, // va1 = (EEPROM.read(1)*4); // Read count value from EEPROM, // int count = va1 * 4; // Set variables using eeprom, // va2 = (EEPROM.read(2)*4); // Read machine name value from EEPROM, // int nm = va2 * 4; // Set variables using eeprom, // va3 = (EEPROM.read(3)*4); // Read increment value from EEPROM, // int inc = va4 * 4; // Set variables using eeprom, Can I use Arduino UNO for this one? Autobag ® Accu-Count ® 200 High-speed, precise accuracy automatic counter. We've compiled every Arduino development board we carry, so you can quickly compare them to find the perfect one for your needs. If in doubt you can stick to switches or simpler short range PIR / ultrasonic sensors. How fast? ***********************************************************. Feel free to use it as you wish but remember where you found it. A pen is connected on Y-axis and Z-axis is used to make pun up & down. etc. LiquidCrystal lcd(8, 13, 9, 4, 5, 6, 7); // select the pins used on the LCD panel, int nm = 2; // selection of machine 0 = large shear, 1 = small shear etc etc, int lcd_key = 0; // set key initial value, int adc_key_in = 0; // set analog pin for key read, int inc = 50; // set counter increment ********** temp set to 50 for demo only **********, int deb = 300; // 1st debounce / false trigger factor (0.3 seconds), int del2 = 100; // 2nd debounce / false trigger factor (0.1 seconds), int led2 = 11; // use 11 as signal indicator for bundle end, int va5 = 1234; // set as an odd count for read back from EEPROM and transfer to bundle not currently used, //int bd0 = ((EEPROM.read(0)*4)); // Read bundle value from EEPROM not currently used, //int nm0 = ((EEPROM.read(1)*4)); // Read nm value from EEPROM not currently used, //int ct0 = ((EEPROM.read(2)*4)); // Read count value from EEPROM not currently used, //int in0 = ((EEPROM.read(3)*4)); // Read inc value from EEPROM not currently used, #define btnRIGHT 0 // used to decrement (inc) count steps, #define btnUP 1 // inrement count by ( inc ), #define btnDOWN 2 // decrement count by ( inc ), #define btnLEFT 3 // used to increment (inc) count steps, #define btnSELECT 4 // used to reset counter to zero, #define btnNONE 5 // used for error purposes only, #define endloop 6 // jump to end of bundle routine. 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