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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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