Powder dispenser for tuned beam scale

[sdupontjr]

Been working on this off and on in spare time but works fantastic. Tried a several designs but this one is the cats Azz.

-Tuned RCBS 502 from Scott Parker (1 kernel of Varget sensitive.
-Built powder dispenser with 2500 grain hopper
-On/off power switch
-Red start switch
-Yellow bump / trickle
-Knob is speed controller
-NPN sensor for triggering the relays on the back of scale.

The attached video is a stiff charge of Varget that I use in my 130ttsx for 308. 49g of Varget dispensed at about 7 to 8 sec. Works everything. The system works off several relays and 1 timer relay. Throw whatever charge you want and record the time. I throw 2 charges at whatever weight, record the time. Input the time in the controller, bang, done!!! I have it set to throw about .1 - .2 grains short and trickle to setpoint.






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[smoothie25]

That's pretty impressive! Would love to see a build diagram and parts list if you have it.


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[prm]

That’s cool!

 

[sdupontjr]

Here is a list of everything that I used. I already had the switches but they can be bought anywhere for cheap. I really like the way it works and its fast. The only thing I will add it a jack screw in the back so the angle of the aluminum tub can be altered for even more fine tuning. Other than that, very happy with it. Most of all, no warmup time, turn it on and start loading. If all the link are against policy here, please let me know and I'll pull them down. Thanks.

12v Relay Module $6.99

AEDIKO 4pcs DC 12V Relay Module 1 Channel Relay Board with Optocoupler Isolation Support High or Low Level: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Junction Box $7.39

Junction Box, Zulkit Project Box IP65 Waterproof Outdoor Box ABS Plastic Electrical Boxes Electronic Enclosure Black 6.22 x 3.54 x 2.36 inch (158 x 90 x 60mm) - Amazon.com

Timer Relay $19.79

Amazon.com: UCTRONICS DC 12V Programmable Time Delay Relay Module with Metal Enclosure, On Delay and Off Delay Timer for Automobile, Raspberry Pi, Industrial Control, and Other Automatic Control Projects : Automotive

Speed Controller $6.99

https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-RR-P...B00N30UK2M&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_46_t

1-1/2” clear scg 40 PVC 12” long $6.99

1-1/2" Diameter Clear PVC Plastic Pipe Schedule 40 (1'foot thru 5' lengths) | eBay

Motor 350rpms $20.99 (sale)

350 RPM Premium Planetary Gear Motor - ServoCity®

Aluminum Tubing 8mm x 6mm $3.49

4100 Series Aluminum Tube (6mm ID x 8mm OD, 150mm Length) - ServoCity®

4mm to 8mm Coupling $4.99

4mm to 8mm Set-Screw Shaft Coupler - ServoCity®

NPN slotted sensor EE-SX 676PWR

5-24VDC NPN/PNP Slotted Optical Switch Photoelectric Sensor With 1 Meter Cable | eBay

Slotted Optical Switch 5MM Photoelectric sensor DC5～24V 100mA. EE-SX670-WR NPN Light Up when Power on. EE-SX671-WR NPN Light Up when Power on. EE-SX672-WR NPN Light Up when Power on. EE-SX673-WR NPN Light Up when Power on.

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1-1/2” PVC coupling $1.06

1-1/2” to ½” reducer (the kind that tapers like a funnel $1.05

 

[Castle Rock]

That’s great

 

[Weldor]

Amazing.

 

[sdupontjr]

Yeah I'm happy with it for 1/5 the price.