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The link is on the software downloads page. You can get there from the reloading recipes site by clicking on the Software Download Link (right side) and then registering for an account. You will then see the download information as well as the link to join the Discord.

Oops! Cutting the USB connector off was a mistake for sure. The camera connects to the computer over USB. The camera construction is covered in a separate video. CHeck out the description of this video where there is a link to the reloadingrecipes site. That has all the build videos. Also once you create an account, you will have access to the discord group which will greatly help you complete your build and you can get very quick help.

@@sjseth-builds Yes, made that assumption but it was not clear on your video due the confusion when you had illustrated and marked "C" for camera in which you had sliced and demonstrating your bundle of wires! Live and learn, not big deal and I'll make the correction. Thanks for your quick reply.

@@409amer No worries! I think you can just wire the usb connector back on if there is enough cable left or grab another old usb2.0 "sacrificial" cable and wire that. The internal wires colors are usually the same

@@sjseth-builds Update, wires were successfully patched and insulated. Camera back to factory working condition... Machine is up and running for it's initial test.. so far so good, thanks again as i transition into learning the software 😀

@@ENCORick there is a link to the discord server on the software download page.

I don't build them for sale, however there are folks in the community who are building them for sale. I recommend that you join the Discord server. You can find the invite link in the project website listed in the description.

Thank you sir! Please check out the latest videos and version of the project. The links in the description of that video have all the information needed to build the project including manuals, videos, etc. Cheers!

Thanks! I am not currently building these and merely shared this idea for those feeling adventurous enough to build their own.

It is a 3d printed feeder. The project is called BF556 and is well supported: github.com/BF556/Feeder

​@@sjseth-builds thank you so much for this and its wild that youre still replying to comments on this a year later

Thanks Walter. I am glad you are enjoying the project.

Thanks brother!

🤣🤣🤣 This is a DIY project, but there are a couple builders in the community who are selling completed builds. I recommend you join the DISCORD group (you can do that from the software download page after registering). Once you get in, hit me up and I should be able to connect you with a builder. Cheers!

The best way is to join the discord server (the link is in the software download page at www.reloadingrecipes.com

@@sjseth-builds can’t open Discord with Safari. Have to wait till I get to my desktop in the shop.

There is a mod for the software pwm which is documented in the mods folder in the repo. You definitely should join the Discord server as well.

This is a DIY project and not something I sell. That said, if you join the discord server (you can join from the software download page), there are some folks who may be able to assist you with this request.

The 2.1 version is basically the same thing with rounded edges and we removed the hinge area for the top box as it is no longer needed.

The 2.1 version is basically the same thing with rounded edges and we removed the hinge area for the top box as it is no longer needed.

Please check out the parts list. There are some recommendations for computers at the bottom. Also you can get more recommendations from the community on Discord. Thanks!

First, you should definitely join the Discord group as that is the best place to get help on these kinds of questions. To answer more specifically though, the anomalies detection allows you to find those headstamps which you may have misclassified initially. Other than changing a misclassified headstamp, the other columns have no effect and are there for info only

How do I join the discord group having trouble getting the sorter to sorter like I would like. I have reprogrammed it a couple of times and put 1000 images in each headstamp and still don't have great accuracy.

@@sleepinggiantbrass6318 The link to the discord is available in the software download site.

The instructions to build this are free and available here: www.reloadingrecipes.com/HeadstampSorter

I don't see any reason you couldn't use a raspberry pi. You would definitely be on your own in regards to the wiring and programming though. The arduino code might work on the pi but I haven't tried it. Ultimately the software uses serial communication to comm with the micro controller so as long as you handle that portion, in theory it could work.

discord.gg/ZzG8uY6y

@@sjseth-builds Hi - I tried that link and received a message it was expired.

@ranger391xt you can get a new invite link from the software download site. There is a link generator there

Thanks! Here is the video for the current version: czcams.com/video/s7dy0odA44U/video.htmlsi=LibkM76gl4MO44aB

You should definitely join the Discord group, I think some of the guys on there have created fusion versions

Try this one: discord.com/invite/8KNEVA2S

How am I just hearing about this r4?...That looks like it would work well! If it is true to the uno form factor, the motor shield I am currently using should still work.... great... now there is one more thing for me to buy :D . But in all seriousness, I am not sure what benefit there would be as we are not really hitting limitations on the R3 Uno at this point.... that said, I will probably order one and try it just out of curiosity...

@sjseth-builds I was just curious, said the R4 computes faster, but hell I dunno! I am just diving into this awesome build! And in no way a tech guy, just figured if it computes faster, maybe it would be a great add to a already cool machine!

And l like the upgrade to the USB plug style

I use cheap non-opaque white PLA for the light ring. I don't know the brand because it was a small spool that came with my printer. From my experience, PETG won't work as it is mostly opaque. The camera housing needs supports and it printed with the big end down. I usually set the support angle to 80degrees

THX for your quick answer 👍

Thanks! That would be fantastic. If you haven't joined the discord server yet, definitely do that as well

That invite link is automatically generated. You might try going back and refreshing that page and getting a new link. If that still doesn't work, you can get my email info from the channel contact and I will email you the invite.

Yes, it works with decapped brass as well. Definitely better to clean the brass before running it through the system.

I don't believe there is any detectable difference in size for berdan primers so probably not possible based on that, but the berdan primed brass usually has an associated headstamp that it could sort by.

I did think of headstamps but some are both types of primer. Large rifle berdan has a larger diameter cthan boxer, etc…. Is it possible to use the camera to look down the neck (invert the case) to look for one flash hole in the Center?

I don't think the machine could do this as it stands today. You would have to be able to focus the camera and the light to look into the cases and then alignment would be an issue as well

I mean, theoretically it's possible with this machine but would take some tinkering

This machine will probably never sort by size as there are much cheaper and better methods to do that already. Check out these: amzn.to/4alg1Jb

As for why I did this specific project, it is mostly because I enjoy this stuff and it is somewhat within my line of work (ai & machine learning). In regard to why sort brass by headstamp, as you have rightly observed, you don't need to sort brass by headstamp to make reliable functioning ammo and as someone who has been reloading for over 30 years, I fully understand that. However, there are times when we want to sort our brass by headstamp and when we do, it is a painfully manual process. As to why sort by headstamp, the benefits not huge, but do matter. To observe the benefit, from a ransom rest at 50 yards with a chronograph/radar, fire 50 rounds of non sorted reloads from a ransom rest and then 50 of sorted. There is a measurable difference. Competitive shooters often want every advantage they can. If my loads are more consistent, then I can safely hover closer above the PF requirements. If I am a bullseye shooter, every bit of accuracy matters. Also consider this: If you were going to buy 500 pieces of once fired 9mm and you were given the option for either random headstamps or single headstamp and the price was the same, what would you choose? I believe all things equal, 99.9% of us would choose the single headstamp because consistency matters. I might even be willing to pay a bit more for the single headstamp brass. The machine also sorts by primer size, primed/unprimed, upsidedown primers, etc. Folks who are running automated presses benefit from the preflight checks. Some folks are doing 223 to 300blk cutdowns and there are certain manufactures brass which doesn't work for this reason as the walls are too thick. They want to sort out those "bad" headstamps automatically before doing the cutdowns. etc, etc ,etc. That said, there are definitely reasons. 😁😁