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In a series of articles for "Tool, Die & Stamping News", Matt
Miller and Martin Hebel discussed low-cost data mining operation and developed
this board and the StampPlot interface to connect to it.
 | Files to explain construction and use, and all source code, may be
downloaded here: data_miner.zip |
| Extract to a local directory, then open "start.htm". |
 
Features:
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Used for the counting of continual processes
such as press strokes for data logging and retrieval. |
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Input for 12V proximity switch (open
collector, NPN output). |
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Real time clock. |
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Capable of storing over 2000 time-stamped
records in non-volatile memory (will be retained if power is lost). |
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Up to 4 thumbwheel switches for job
identification. |
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High speed counter. |
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Connectivity locally or via the Internet. |
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Re-programmable by the savvy user. |
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LCD Display |
Hardware on board:
| BS2SX (Though standard BS2 version may be used for other applications). |
| Pocket Watch B |
| 256K Serial EEPROM |
| PAK VIIB Counter from www.awce.com |
| Two Parallel to Serial shift registers |
| Male and Female Serial Ports (interconnected with crossover) |
| Header for LED, proximity sensor, Serial LCD. |
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