340Weatherby Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Hi, here is a picture of my ammo counter. Using an Arduino, a Digital IR sensor and a PC. The reason for doing it this way, is that most counting systems never count actual rounds reloaded. My sensor triggers on reloaded rounds down the chute. The software is programmed by me as well. Seems to work as intended, but I need to do a lot more testing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdelaFuente Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Interesting, looks like a fun project. You could probably add a small lcd/oled screen and some buttons to it and make it all self contained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Nice. I did something similar but it misses sometimes. Can you post the parts and wiring? I don't need a computer hook up, just a digital counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I just count empty primer trays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 The hundo answers all questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
340Weatherby Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) Here is the IR Sensor So, 5V DC will do just fine like a USB charger to run the sensor. Then you can use what counter you prefer. Sensor is NO. (Normally Open, output 0V) Maximum range: 10 cm Minimum range: 2 cm Sampling rate: 390 Hz2 Minimum operating voltage: 2.7 V Maximum operating voltage: 6.2 V Supply current: 5 mA3 Output type: digital4 Edited January 29, 2019 by 340Weatherby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
340Weatherby Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 6:22 PM, StealthyBlagga said: I just count empty primer trays Well, strange enough I seems to use more primers than reloaded rounds. Or, they tend to be left in the machine due to out of bullets or powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmeehan19 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Any update on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 My round counter is very simple, I fill factory trays and boxes, then count the boxes. Cheap and simple and costs nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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