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    Default 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    I don't post much but last night I was work on finalizing a hserin interrupt routine for a project I'm working on. I'm using pic18f4431 portb.5 as an output for a buzzer on my main board. I normally just hook my scope to a jumper pin for portb.5 to monitor as a heart beat. Anyway I've used this main board in many projects so I know there are no hardware issues. But for some reason after testing the hserin routine portb.5 stopped working. I've tried everything I know, I wrote a simple program just to toggle portb.5 and portb.6. Portb.5 nothing sitting at zero volts portb.6 10ms square wave. I've tried a new chip as well and I can't seem to get this running. I haven't seen this before but the fact that even a new chip won't work leads me to believe some obscure setting is wrong and can't find it. The crazy thing is that I loaded my original code back to the board and portb.5 no longer works. So it has to be a setting of some sort.

    If anyone can help me get this going I'll post a full project and video of a large feed to length automated machine I'm finishing up. Thanks

    Little test program:
    Code:
    ;----[18F4431 Hardware Configuration]-------------------------------------------
    #IF __PROCESSOR__ = "18F4431"
      #DEFINE MCU_FOUND 1
    #CONFIG
      CONFIG  OSC=XT, FCMEN=OFF, IESO=OFF, PWRTEN=OFF, BOREN=OFF, BORV=20, WDTEN=OFF
      CONFIG  WDPS=512, WINEN=OFF, PWMPIN=OFF, LPOL=HIGH, HPOL=HIGH, T1OSCMX=OFF
      CONFIG  FLTAMX=RC1, SSPMX=RC7, PWM4MX=RD5, EXCLKMX=RC3, MCLRE=ON, STVREN=ON
      CONFIG  LVP=OFF, DEBUG=OFF, CP0=OFF, CP1=OFF, CP2=OFF, CP3=OFF, CPB=OFF
      CONFIG  CPD=OFF, WRT0=OFF, WRT1=OFF, WRT2=OFF, WRT3=OFF, WRTC=OFF, WRTB=OFF
      CONFIG  WRTD=OFF, EBTR0=OFF, EBTR1=OFF, EBTR2=OFF, EBTR3=OFF, EBTRB=OFF
    #ENDCONFIG
    
    #ENDIF
    
    ;----[Verify Configs have been specified for Selected Processor]----------------
    ;       Note: Only include this routine once, after all #CONFIG blocks
    #IFNDEF MCU_FOUND
      #ERROR "No CONFIGs found for [" + __PROCESSOR__ +"]"
    #ENDIF
    
    
     
    '---[OSCILATORS]----------------------------------------------------------------
     DEFINE OSC 8
     OSCTUNE = %00000000	  
     OSCCON = %01111000       
    
    '---[CAPTURE COMPAIR MODUALS]---------------------------------------------------
    CCP1CON = %00000000   
    CCP2CON = %00000000
    '-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    '---[ANALOG CHANELS TO DIGITAL]-------------------------------------------------
    ANSEL0 = %00000000          
    ANSEL1 = %00000000          
    ADCON0 = %00000000
    '---[CONFIGURE PORT]------------------------------------------------------------
     TRISB = %00000000
      LATB = %00000000
     PORTB = %00000000
    '-------------------------------------------------------------------------------         
    '---[ Alias ]-------------------------------------------------------------------
    BUZZER VAR PORTB.5
    BUZZER2 VAR PORTB.6
    '---[ MAIN PROGRAM]-------------------------------------------------------------
    MAIN:
    TOGGLE BUZZER
    TOGGLE BUZZER2
    PAUSE 10
    GOTO MAIN
    END

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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    I'm not sure the config strings are right. After looking at the .INC file in MPLABX it says the config bits are to be constructed such as:

    ;----- CONFIG1H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _OSC_LP_1H EQU H'F0'; LP oscillator
    _OSC_XT_1H EQU H'F1'; XT oscillator
    _OSC_HS_1H EQU H'F2'; HS oscillator
    _OSC_RC2_1H EQU H'F3'; External RC oscillator, CLKO function on RA6
    _OSC_EC_1H EQU H'F4'; EC oscillator, CLKO function on RA6
    _OSC_ECIO_1H EQU H'F5'; EC oscillator, port function on RA6
    _OSC_HSPLL_1H EQU H'F6'; HS oscillator, PLL enabled (clock frequency = 4 x FOSC1)
    _OSC_RCIO_1H EQU H'F7'; External RC oscillator, port function on RA6
    _OSC_IRCIO_1H EQU H'F8'; Internal oscillator block, port function on RA6 and port function on RA7
    _OSC_IRC_1H EQU H'F9'; Internal oscillator block, CLKO function on RA6 and port function on RA7
    _OSC_RC1_1H EQU H'FA'; 101X External RC oscillator, CLKO function on RA6
    _OSC_RC_1H EQU H'FC'; 11XX External RC oscillator, CLKO function on RA6

    _FCMEN_OFF_1H EQU H'BF'; Fail-Safe Clock Monitor disabled
    _FCMEN_ON_1H EQU H'FF'; Fail-Safe Clock Monitor enabled

    _IESO_OFF_1H EQU H'7F'; Internal External Switchover mode disabled
    _IESO_ON_1H EQU H'FF'; Internal External Switchover mode enabled

    ;----- CONFIG2L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _PWRTEN_ON_2L EQU H'FE'; PWRT enabled
    _PWRTEN_OFF_2L EQU H'FF'; PWRT disabled

    _BOREN_OFF_2L EQU H'FD'; Brown-out Reset disabled
    _BOREN_ON_2L EQU H'FF'; Brown-out Reset enabled

    _BORV_45_2L EQU H'F3'; VBOR set to 4.5V
    _BORV_42_2L EQU H'F7'; VBOR set to 4.2V
    _BORV_27_2L EQU H'FB'; VBOR set to 2.7V
    _BORV_20_2L EQU H'FF'; Reserved

    ;----- CONFIG2H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _WDTEN_OFF_2H EQU H'FE'; WDT disabled (control is placed on the SWDTEN bit)
    _WDTEN_ON_2H EQU H'FF'; WDT enabled

    _WDPS_1_2H EQU H'E1'; 1:1
    _WDPS_2_2H EQU H'E3'; 1:2
    _WDPS_4_2H EQU H'E5'; 1:4
    _WDPS_8_2H EQU H'E7'; 1:8
    _WDPS_16_2H EQU H'E9'; 1:16
    _WDPS_32_2H EQU H'EB'; 1:32
    _WDPS_64_2H EQU H'ED'; 1:64
    _WDPS_128_2H EQU H'EF'; 1:128
    _WDPS_256_2H EQU H'F1'; 1:256
    _WDPS_512_2H EQU H'F3'; 1:512
    _WDPS_1024_2H EQU H'F5'; 1:1024
    _WDPS_2048_2H EQU H'F7'; 1:2048
    _WDPS_4096_2H EQU H'F9'; 1:4096
    _WDPS_8192_2H EQU H'FB'; 1:8192
    _WDPS_16384_2H EQU H'FD'; 1:16384
    _WDPS_32768_2H EQU H'FF'; 1:32768

    _WINEN_ON_2H EQU H'DF'; WDT window enabledbled
    _WINEN_OFF_2H EQU H'FF'; WDT window disabled

    ;----- CONFIG3L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _PWMPIN_ON_3L EQU H'FB'; PWM outputs drive active states upon Reset
    _PWMPIN_OFF_3L EQU H'FF'; PWM outputs disabled upon Reset (default)

    _LPOL_LOW_3L EQU H'F7'; PWM0, 2, 4 and 6 are active-low
    _LPOL_HIGH_3L EQU H'FF'; PWM0, 2, 4 and 6 are active-high

    _HPOL_LOW_3L EQU H'EF'; PWM1, 3, 5 and 7 are active-low
    _HPOL_HIGH_3L EQU H'FF'; PWM1, 3, 5 and 7 are active-high

    _T1OSCMX_OFF_3L EQU H'DF'; Standard (legacy) Timer1 oscillator operation
    _T1OSCMX_ON_3L EQU H'FF'; Low-power Timer1 operation when microcontroller is in Sleep mode

    ;----- CONFIG3H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _FLTAMX_RD4_3H EQU H'FE'; FLTA input is multiplexed with RD4
    _FLTAMX_RC1_3H EQU H'FF'; FLTA input is multiplexed with RC1

    _SSPMX_RD1_3H EQU H'FB'; SCK/SCL clocks and SDA/SDI data are multiplexed with RD3 and RD2, respectively. SDO output is multiplexed with RD1.
    _SSPMX_RC7_3H EQU H'FF'; SCK/SCL clocks and SDA/SDI data are multiplexed with RC5 and RC4, respectively. SDO output is multiplexed with RC7.

    _PWM4MX_RD5_3H EQU H'F7'; PWM4 output is multiplexed with RD5
    _PWM4MX_RB5_3H EQU H'FF'; PWM4 output is multiplexed with RB5

    _EXCLKMX_RD0_3H EQU H'EF'; TMR0/T5CKI external clock input is multiplexed with RD0
    _EXCLKMX_RC3_3H EQU H'FF'; TMR0/T5CKI external clock input is multiplexed with RC3

    _MCLRE_OFF_3H EQU H'7F'; Disabled
    _MCLRE_ON_3H EQU H'FF'; Enabled

    ;----- CONFIG4L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _STVREN_OFF_4L EQU H'FE'; Stack full/underflow will not cause Reset
    _STVREN_ON_4L EQU H'FF'; Stack full/underflow will cause Reset

    _LVP_OFF_4L EQU H'FB'; Low-voltage ICSP disabled
    _LVP_ON_4L EQU H'FF'; Low-voltage ICSP enabled

    _DEBUG_ON_4L EQU H'7F'; Background debugger enabled; RB6 and RB7 are dedicated to In-Circuit Debug
    _DEBUG_OFF_4L EQU H'FF'; Background debugger disabled; RB6 and RB7 configured as general purpose I/O pins

    ;----- CONFIG5L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _CP0_ON_5L EQU H'FE'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) code-protected
    _CP0_OFF_5L EQU H'FF'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not code-protected

    _CP1_ON_5L EQU H'FD'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) code-protected
    _CP1_OFF_5L EQU H'FF'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not code-protected

    _CP2_ON_5L EQU H'FB'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) code-protected
    _CP2_OFF_5L EQU H'FF'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not code-protected

    _CP3_ON_5L EQU H'F7'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) code-protected
    _CP3_OFF_5L EQU H'FF'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not code-protected

    ;----- CONFIG5H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _CPB_ON_5H EQU H'BF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) code-protected
    _CPB_OFF_5H EQU H'FF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not code-protected

    _CPD_ON_5H EQU H'7F'; Data EEPROM code-protected
    _CPD_OFF_5H EQU H'FF'; Data EEPROM not code-protected

    ;----- CONFIG6L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _WRT0_ON_6L EQU H'FE'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) write-protected
    _WRT0_OFF_6L EQU H'FF'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not write-protected

    _WRT1_ON_6L EQU H'FD'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) write-protected
    _WRT1_OFF_6L EQU H'FF'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not write-protected

    _WRT2_ON_6L EQU H'FB'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) write-protected
    _WRT2_OFF_6L EQU H'FF'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not write-protected

    _WRT3_ON_6L EQU H'F7'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) write-protected
    _WRT3_OFF_6L EQU H'FF'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not write-protected

    ;----- CONFIG6H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _WRTC_ON_6H EQU H'DF'; Configuration registers (300000-3000FFh) write-protected
    _WRTC_OFF_6H EQU H'FF'; Configuration registers (300000-3000FFh) not write-protected

    _WRTB_ON_6H EQU H'BF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) write-protected
    _WRTB_OFF_6H EQU H'FF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not write-protected

    _WRTD_ON_6H EQU H'7F'; Data EEPROM write-protected
    _WRTD_OFF_6H EQU H'FF'; Data EEPROM not write-protected

    ;----- CONFIG7L Options --------------------------------------------------
    _EBTR0_ON_7L EQU H'FE'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    _EBTR0_OFF_7L EQU H'FF'; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks

    _EBTR1_ON_7L EQU H'FD'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    _EBTR1_OFF_7L EQU H'FF'; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks

    _EBTR2_ON_7L EQU H'FB'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    _EBTR2_OFF_7L EQU H'FF'; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks

    _EBTR3_ON_7L EQU H'F7'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    _EBTR3_OFF_7L EQU H'FF'; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks

    ;----- CONFIG7H Options --------------------------------------------------
    _EBTRB_ON_7H EQU H'BF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    _EBTRB_OFF_7H EQU H'FF'; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks

    I'm not sure any of them are being set correctly. Here is an example for a project I did some time ago:

    #CONFIG
    ;----- CONFIG1H Options --------------------------------------------------
    __config _CONFIG1H, _FOSC_INTIO7_1H & _PLLCFG_ON_1H & _PRICLKEN_ON_1H & _FCMEN_ON_1H & _IESO_OFF_1H
    ;----- CONFIG2L Options --------------------------------------------------
    __config _CONFIG2L, _PWRTEN_ON_2L & _BOREN_ON_2L & _BORV_190_2L
    ;----- CONFIG2H Options --------------------------------------------------
    __config _CONFIG2H, _WDTEN_OFF_2H & _WDTPS_32768_2H
    ;----- CONFIG3H Options --------------------------------------------------
    __config _CONFIG3H, _CCP2MX_PORTB3_3H & _PBADEN_OFF_3H & _HFOFST_OFF_3H & _T3CMX_PORTB5_3H & _MCLRE_EXTMCLR_3H
    ;----- CONFIG4L Options --------------------------------------------------
    __config _CONFIG4L, _STVREN_ON_4L & _LVP_OFF_4L & _XINST_OFF_4L & _DEBUG_OFF_4L
    #ENDCONFIG

    This is the syntax I use ...
    Dave Purola,
    N8NTA
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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    I usually use meCONFIG.exe just because it's so much faster when I'm writing code and it has the chips in it I use. Here is the long form of the same file. The weird thing is that this program was working just fine. And playing around with HSERIN with and interrupt routine is what messed things up. I had the interrupt working fine and just change a little bit of code and then it stopped working. I've tried the original code without interrupt that's been working for a month just fine and it won't run portb.5 now. Could something have gotten screwed up with the programming software? I"m using the melabs U2 USB programmer. It's just odd, nothing was hooked to the pin but my scope.

    Code:
    ;----[18F4431 Hardware Configuration]-------------------------------------------
    #IF __PROCESSOR__ = "18F4431"
      #DEFINE MCU_FOUND 1
    #CONFIG
      CONFIG  OSC = XT           ; XT oscillator
      CONFIG  FCMEN = ON         ; Fail-Safe Clock Monitor enabled
      CONFIG  IESO = ON          ; Internal External Switchover mode enabled
      CONFIG  PWRTEN = OFF       ; PWRT disabled
      CONFIG  BOREN = ON         ; Brown-out Reset enabled
      CONFIG  BORV = 20          ; Reserved
      CONFIG  WDTEN = ON         ; WDT enabled
      CONFIG  WDPS = 512         ; 1:512
      CONFIG  WINEN = OFF        ; WDT window disabled
      CONFIG  PWMPIN = OFF       ; PWM outputs disabled upon Reset (default)
      CONFIG  LPOL = HIGH        ; PWM0, 2, 4 and 6 are active-high
      CONFIG  HPOL = HIGH        ; PWM1, 3, 5 and 7 are active-high
      CONFIG  T1OSCMX = ON       ; Low-power Timer1 operation when microcontroller is in Sleep mode
      CONFIG  FLTAMX = RC1       ; FLTA input is multiplexed with RC1
      CONFIG  SSPMX = RC7        ; SCK/SCL clocks and SDA/SDI data are multiplexed with RC5 and RC4, respectively. SDO output is multiplexed with RC7.
      CONFIG  PWM4MX = RB5       ; PWM4 output is multiplexed with RB5
      CONFIG  EXCLKMX = RC3      ; TMR0/T5CKI external clock input is multiplexed with RC3
      CONFIG  MCLRE = ON         ; Enabled
      CONFIG  STVREN = ON        ; Stack full/underflow will cause Reset
      CONFIG  LVP = OFF          ; Low-voltage ICSP disabled
      CONFIG  DEBUG = OFF        ; Background debugger disabled; RB6 and RB7 configured as general purpose I/O pins
      CONFIG  CP0 = OFF          ; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not code-protected
      CONFIG  CP1 = OFF          ; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not code-protected
      CONFIG  CP2 = OFF          ; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not code-protected
      CONFIG  CP3 = OFF          ; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not code-protected
      CONFIG  CPB = OFF          ; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not code-protected
      CONFIG  CPD = OFF          ; Data EEPROM not code-protected
      CONFIG  WRT0 = OFF         ; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRT1 = OFF         ; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRT2 = OFF         ; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRT3 = OFF         ; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRTC = OFF         ; Configuration registers (300000-3000FFh) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRTB = OFF         ; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not write-protected
      CONFIG  WRTD = OFF         ; Data EEPROM not write-protected
      CONFIG  EBTR0 = OFF        ; Block 0 (000200-000FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
      CONFIG  EBTR1 = OFF        ; Block 1 (001000-001FFF) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
      CONFIG  EBTR2 = OFF        ; Block 2 (002000-002FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
      CONFIG  EBTR3 = OFF        ; Block 3 (003000-003FFFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
      CONFIG  EBTRB = OFF        ; Boot Block (000000-0001FFh) not protected from table reads executed in other blocks
    #ENDCONFIG
    
    #ENDIF
    
    ;----[Verify Configs have been specified for Selected Processor]----------------
    ;       Note: Only include this routine once, after all #CONFIG blocks
    #IFNDEF MCU_FOUND
      #ERROR "No CONFIGs found for [" + __PROCESSOR__ +"]"
    #ENDIF

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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    CONFIG PWM4MX = RB5 ; PWM4 output is multiplexed with RB5

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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    Yep I tried that as well. My first post shows CONFIG PWM4MX = RD5 The second post I was just showing the output for meConfig one line of code. Still stumped. Tomorrow I'll try another board with a fresh pic, unless there is something setup in the programming software I'm unaware of.

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    Plot thickens . I went to my shop today and programmed this simple code to the board and it works fine. I then try and program the same code from my laptop even after uninstalling and reinstalling U2 programming software. Nothing now it won't work. It's got to be some setting that got messed up. I need to be able to program it from my laptop though in the field. Any thoughts?


    Code:
    DEFINE OSC 8          ' DEFINE OSCILATOR SPEED
    OSCCON = %01111000
    
    '---[CAPTURE COMPAIR MODUALS]---------------------------------------------------
    CCP1CON = %00000000      
    CCP2CON = %00000000
    '-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    '---[ANALOG CHANELS TO DIGITAL]-------------------------------------------------
    ANSEL0 = %00000000       
    ANSEL1 = %00000000       
    ADCON0 = %00000000      
    
    
    MAIN:
    SOUND PORTB.5,[100,20]
    PAUSE 1000
    GOTO MAIN
    END

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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    Ok I found it, there were a couple of configuration bits that for some reason the config setting I originally had didn't work when I launched the programmer. I changed them with the U2 software before programming and now all is well. I guess this is one of those moments where you've been staring at the screen for hours and you mind is starting to get tunnel vision. Thanks for you help

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    Oh yeah as soon as I get the machine done I'll post some pictures and video of the project as well.

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    Well I finished up the machine and delivered it. My client is thrilled and has more automated machines he wants me to get started on. But like I said I'd post a little about this project. This machine is for a very progressive framing company that is automating every aspect of their business. This machine will except window and door water proofing seal from 4" to 30" wide and interface with their software over USB. They have an in house software engineer that writes all their custom software to break a job down and minimize waist. Every aspect of their framing is maximized through automation. I worked with him over the internet interfacing my control with his software and after a handful of emails and a couple calls we had it debugged and running. Minus my original post here which was a late night, frustration and a wrong configuration bit. It bites us all at some point. So here is the youtube video of the project in front of my shop.


    Also the main PCB and secondary interface PCB for using the DYN4 AC servo drive and all inputs and outputs. I'm using a pic18f4431 on the main board because it's a handy controller with and easy to use quadrature encoder. It's one of my basic boards I always use designed in diptrace. Here are some pictures.
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    Really neat electro mechanical electronic stuff !

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    Default Re: 18f4431 PORT.5 Problem Large automated machine

    Good work!

    I wonder why is it necessary for the roll tape to travel through almost right angles?

    Ioannis

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    The machine had to be built to take many different types of tape of width and thickness. So for small tape it looks a little silly for the large stuff it really helps to run it though multiple rolls like this for tracking. I've done several other machines similar to this and the more rolls you run though it keeps the material tracking in the center. It's especially important as you can see in the video I have a capacitive proximity sensor that triggers an interrupt that stops the machine saving the position and allowing the operator to splice in a new roll. This company is big on not wasting material. Their custom software breaks down an entire house plan and organizes all the cutting on automated chop saws. They can run all day cutting lumber and making an entire house and maybe loose 1.5 linear foot of wood total. It blew me away to see it. I was contacted over the net by the owner to build a machine that would automate tap cutting and integrate it with their software engineer's software. The owner has all kinds of ideas he wants to automate and has no problem spending money because he makes it up quickly in cost savings. This maybe just the first step to this project as well, next I need to add a line printer to it and possibly design a re-roll machine on the out feed of this one to roll the cut parts back onto a roll. This way his crews can just go window to window and unroll the tape, every thing is labeled and it goes together like Lego's. I love designing these machines from the ground up and building them, and it pays for my shop as I do it on the side.

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    Great! Glad you do such things and get paid as well. Well done!

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