Great job on installation instructions would like to know price and location of parts and what determines how far servo motors travel on gates like a limit switch or such
Hi Bill, nice video. I see you got a FOTEK solid state switch. If you sourced it from Amazon it's likely a knockoff, and may not perform to spec. I initially got one for my dust collector project, and when I saw reviews of the FOTEK SSR-40DA failing I tested mine. I ran it for about 15 minutes of continuous use (maybe 10 amps at most) and it overheated and failed with power on, and you could smell it. After it cooled down it seemed to work again but it was enough to convince me to go with a traditional electromechanical relay. I realize your application is using digital signal levels ideal for the SSR, but I would caution to test the device under expected use before trusting it. I've read some reviews where people had good result with these knockoff SSR by adding a heatsink and fan. FWIW.
Very nice explanation of how to automate your dust collection system. Just wondering if or what the procedure is for programming the computer. I see you can purchase a kit that has a CD. Is it pretty straightforward to program the arduino? Thanks. Good video!
Hello, thanks for sharing the better mousetrap. I'd love to try and make this but I've never worked with an Arduino. Bob's code doesn't use the Relay to activate the dust collector, can you please share your code. I was already setting up my system with the relay, but I was going to use micro switches. I would much rather use your system if i could figure out how and where to connect the low voltage relay wires and how to write the code.
Nice Work, I like that solid state relay! A relay with moving parts could be an issue in a dusty environment. Also, I like the sliding mechanism you developed for the servo-to-blastgate interface.
Hi Bill. Just curious about this, I’ve been wondering how the positive and negative wires from the relay are connected to the Arduino shield? Great video, shows a lot more detail and explanations are a lot better than bobs videp
Hi Bill, That's a good system. AND a very handy setup. Just one question: On the servo aspect of it, what tells the servo that the gate has fully opened or closed,, so it will stop driving? Thanks for sharing!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Hey Bill, so happy I found your video. I am in the same situation where I'm about to set up the system just like yours based off Bob system. Setting up the electronics and wiring is something I already know how to do, which I am very confident with but as others, the code is something that Still don't fully understand. What steps did you take in regards to learning about the arduiono and how to write code. Did you buy any books? Or are there certain tutorials that you watched that helped? I know you modify the code slightly, was that difficult for you? Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi Bill. I watched the same video that Bob put up and am now working on a system for myself. Your video was very helpful with the wiring portion of the set up. I fully understand how to complete that portion of the set up and am confident with the connections to the Arduino. Programming the Arduino is still confusing. I understand most of the coding that Bob used but not all. Can you put up the program code that you are using to control the blast gates and dust collector. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Bill, Love your explanation on this Video. I am now getting ready to build these gates. Did you use Bob's code for the Arduino or did you create your own. Would be Great to know what code you used? Your video's are Great by the way.
I am also attempting to build a similar system. Please post the code you used. I can not get the voltage sensor(asc712) to send a signal to the arduino. I am using the 20 amp version.
This is the best explanation of wiring an automatic dust collector I have seen yet. I am now educated. Thanks
great vid ...only recomenndation is add a delay on closing gate so you can clear the line....will leverage.
You are a Genius Bill! Great idea. If I ever get enough tools I'll be sure to use it as well... Happy Holidays to you and your family buy the way...
Thank you Rene
Great job on installation instructions would like to know price and location of parts and what determines how far servo motors travel on gates like a limit switch or such
where did you get the parts? Thank you
Hi Bill, nice video. I see you got a FOTEK solid state switch. If you sourced it from Amazon it's likely a knockoff, and may not perform to spec. I initially got one for my dust collector project, and when I saw reviews of the FOTEK SSR-40DA failing I tested mine. I ran it for about 15 minutes of continuous use (maybe 10 amps at most) and it overheated and failed with power on, and you could smell it. After it cooled down it seemed to work again but it was enough to convince me to go with a traditional electromechanical relay. I realize your application is using digital signal levels ideal for the SSR, but I would caution to test the device under expected use before trusting it. I've read some reviews where people had good result with these knockoff SSR by adding a heatsink and fan. FWIW.
Very nice explanation of how to automate your dust collection system. Just wondering if or what the procedure is for programming the computer. I see you can purchase a kit that has a CD. Is it pretty straightforward to program the arduino? Thanks. Good video!
Is it possible to show a screenshot of the Adafruit board and explain the wiring a bit more?
Hello, thanks for sharing the better mousetrap. I'd love to try and make this but I've never worked with an Arduino. Bob's code doesn't use the Relay to activate the dust collector, can you please share your code. I was already setting up my system with the relay, but I was going to use micro switches. I would much rather use your system if i could figure out how and where to connect the low voltage relay wires and how to write the code.
That is not a voltage sensor. The voltage is constant 120 V. It is a current sensor.
Nice Work, I like that solid state relay! A relay with moving parts could be an issue in a dusty environment. Also, I like the sliding mechanism you developed for the servo-to-blastgate interface.
Hi Bill - excellent job on the video? What is the servo you used? I like how simple your blast gate is.
Great explanation. In the process of adding this to my shop. Did you happen to use the same code?
Hi Bill. Just curious about this, I’ve been wondering how the positive and negative wires from the relay are connected to the Arduino shield? Great video, shows a lot more detail and explanations are a lot better than bobs videp
Hi Bob. Could you tell me which pins you connect the voltage sensors to?
Hi Bill, That's a good system. AND a very handy setup. Just one question: On the servo aspect of it, what tells the servo that the gate has fully opened or closed,, so it will stop driving? Thanks for sharing!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Charlie Zellner I had to spend some time with the code on the arduino tweaking the timing
Hey Bill, so happy I found your video. I am in the same situation where I'm about to set up the system just like yours based off Bob system. Setting up the electronics and wiring is something I already know how to do, which I am very confident with but as others, the code is something that Still don't fully understand. What steps did you take in regards to learning about the arduiono and how to write code. Did you buy any books? Or are there certain tutorials that you watched that helped? I know you modify the code slightly, was that difficult for you? Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks
I copied the code from what Bob had on his site and I was able to figure it out from there
Did you ever get the code from Bill??
Hi Bill. I watched the same video that Bob put up and am now working on a system for myself. Your video was very helpful with the wiring portion of the set up. I fully understand how to complete that portion of the set up and am confident with the connections to the Arduino. Programming the Arduino is still confusing. I understand most of the coding that Bob used but not all. Can you put up the program code that you are using to control the blast gates and dust collector. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks Tim
Did you ever get the Arduino programmed to work correctly?
How did you know which Arduino to buy??
how to edit the code ? i did try to mess around with code , but the sensor doesnt work correctly in anyway
Mostafa Mohamed getting the senors to behave is a bit of a hassle. I used the arduono IDE to modify the code
I remember from Bob’s video comment section that a lot of people recommended using an AMPERAGE sensor instead of a Voltage sensor.
Hi Bill, Love your explanation on this Video. I am now getting ready to build these gates. Did you use Bob's code for the Arduino or did you create your own. Would be Great to know what code you used? Your video's are Great by the way.
Steve Butler Thanks Steve. I used Bob’s code and did some small tweaks for my blast gates.
Thanks for getting back to us. Figured thats what you did but wasn'r sure. :-)
How can I get the code , this is exactly what I am doing but need code
Where is this code or info that bob did? Everyone talks of bob but I don’t see a link.
See the channel "I like to make stuff"
You lost me at "microprocessor "😆
Hi At the dust collector how.many plugs are there
One for the DC and one for the arduino
I am also attempting to build a similar system. Please post the code you used. I can not get the voltage sensor(asc712) to send a signal to the arduino. I am using the 20 amp version.
I got the code from Bob at I like to make stuff
github.com/iliketomakestuff/iltms_automated_dust_collection
Did you ever get the code working?
I got an your 1000th sub
Awesome!!!!! Thanks Frankie
how to edit the code , and how to connect the relay
Arduino has a free downloadable development environment.