please have a look at the link from post #359, there are 31 other possibilities.
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Mike,
I reprinted my 45 plate and now unfortunately it's too small/the bullet holes are too big. What's happening now is the bullets are falling sideways when they pass over the flipper plate like they should but they are getting wedged against the ramp. Basically, the bullets are too short to reach the ramp and ride up it to upright themselves.
Hi Mark,
I added two new ATPs for bigger calibers (single slide version and double slide version). I suggest to go with the double slide version.
Double slide:
https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4766570
bf_v2_adj_turning_plate_big_cal_double_slide.stl
Single slide:
https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4766571
bf_v2_adj_turning_plate_big_cal.stl
Both have a different angle compared to the "normal version", 25°, instead of 20°.
Give it a try.
Mike
Mike,
I'll try to get a picture later tonight. The ATP isn't the issue, the bullet lays down just fine. The issue is once laid down the bullet gets wedged against the inside of the ramp on the collator base instead of riding up the ramp like it should.
I did some filing on the base and got it to work much more reliably. It only jammed once in about 400 test bullets. Here's a picture of the one that jammed. It's tough to tell from the picture but it's wedged in there.
Attachment 217117
I'm satisfied with the setup right now, however I'll be printing the taller walled base. I can't put too many in without having them spill out right now. Here's a few pictures.
Attachment 217118
Attachment 217119
Hi Mark,
I can come up with 2 different solutions to that .45 ACP issue:
- the collator plate is actually printed 2.5 mm smaller then the base, this means the base is 150mm the collator plate is printed in 147.5 mm so there is a gap of 1.25 mm at the outside of the collator plate to the inner base wall. I can enlarge the collator plate to 148.5.
- the other possibility is to reduce the size of the "pickup holes" of the collator plate. It's 11.43 (.45) + 1.4 mm, so there is a gap of 0.7 mm around the bullet and the "pickup hole" to ensure that the bullet can rotate freely. Maybe it can set to 11.43 mm + 1.0 mm.
Let me know your opinion.
Mike
Hi Mike
Now I need drop-tube for micro switch
I tried unsuccessfully to connect the drop-tube that you prepared yesterday
Diameter 16mm for 10mm inside
Thank you
Diego
bf_v2_drop_tube_switch_id10mm_large_spring.stl
Although better would be the big !! I have more room to adjust the switch
or end of career!
Thank you
That's right, I also have late career and it does not work how smooth they should be
they block the dropping of the leads!
That's right, dillon sells one for his food hopper and if it works with the weight
of a 9mm sheath should also do it with the leads.
https://www.amazon.es/Sensor-Infrarr...ra+infrarrojos
I've tried with this same infrared, desoldering from its zocalo
to take them to drop_tube ...... but I have not been successful.: oops:
The dropping isn't the problem. The problem is to release the bullets, after putting the press handle.
I had no success either with that IR-LED stuff. The problem is, that you cannot enlarge the sensor cables. Visible light works fine.
This worked for me https://www.conrad.de/de/kemo-lichts...tz-191413.html with the 12v visible white LEDs. Maybe it's available in Spain. Just google for "Kemo B045" (self soldering kit!)
With this infrared if you can lengthen with cables?
The good thing about this switch is that it already has the built-in relay!: razz:
I have it in amazon this switch, but it seems like an armed robbery
that costs € 18, roughly 20 usd
https://www.ebay.es/itm/KEMO-B045-Li...sAAOSwZW5aBCok
I just located on ebay for this price
Well if you tell me that it is a good price and I can extend the distance with cable --- then I will order two, one for my star lube and another one for my loadmaster !!
I have the same up and running, watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH80AcEvQGM
Well if you tell me that it is a good price and I can extend the distance with cable --- then I will order two, one for my star lube and another one for my loadmaster !!
By the way recently finished!Attachment 217251
Dillon has this accessory and it should work, if he does it with the pods
With lead bullets there should be no problems.
http://www.topgun-a.com/maquinas-de-...a-vainas-tolva
If I know, this feeder is for 9mm and for 38
Although maybe you could create a feeder based on this;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xXDZ0E4DU4&t=13s
And also this other piece would be needed !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw0VdRcZrpA
Casefeeder. hm... There are easier designes based on weight difference between base and case mouth. Maybe a future option. Have enough to do with answering question atm with the bullet feeder :D :D
there is a better design from jmorris. Not rotating parts. I adapted it you can download it on thingiverse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqjjiKPX5iQ