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lol I did the same thing (sold my ST - I was on beta team and really know how to work that thing but it was just too temperamental for my liking). If you don’t mind throwing the main charge manually I suggest my setup which is basically a more modern prometheus - I took an area419 ring and glued it to the plastic to allow the Lee to just screw in. Even with the manual throwing it’s faster than me.
I ain't bitchin but thanks for the offer
Can't use it anyways until a few months, overseas as usual
yeah - that’s a nice set up. I think his dropper will be even faster but my guess is you are already past where speed is the bottleneck. Even with manually throwing, I had to change from charging and seating to just charging in order to take advantage of the extra speed. I have to say going from the A&D to the Sartorious was a big upgrade for me in terms of stability but that could have been my individual scale that I never got along with (even though it’s on a block, grounded and connected to a power cleaner).
I'm pretty sure it won't be faster at dropping - maybe 1 second per throw if it is a little more consistent than the v3 since you can get it closer to final. The biggest advantage will likely be in switching powders and the 2-4 minutes it takes to play with the throw setting on the V3 gross throw. I'm conflicted on whether ill get the thrower or not
Honestly even with my manual set up that’s one of the big reasons why I’m getting the dropper - doesn’t take a long time but the switching powders is a bit of a PIA and for me add manual throws so it makes sense. Like I said - it’s definitely not speed. We are way past that. I’m the bottleneck at this point.
That's an important point. Once the speed is 'fast enough', further advances are just for bragging rights. A 1-second drop/trickle would make no difference to my loading workflow, because I seat after powder.
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Hey pal....you aren't the only one here who has ever managed the development of a product thru to production. I certainly have as a Program Manager for products a hell of a lot more complex and technically challenging and with far more demanding customers.
Yeah, schedule slips happen. Its what the vendor does in those situations that make the difference. Have a schedule slip, then explain to the customers the underlying reason, what the new schedule is, and what you are doing to ensure that the new schedule is solid and achievable. Paul's main issue...aside from apparently not having a good grasp on schedule and risk control...is his absolutely abysmal communications over the past couple of years.
Oh...while I'm at it...take your arrogant personal insults and shove them up your ass.
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I know I asked some time ago if the trickler works with powders like H110, and at the time it didn't. Something about the kernels getting under the disc and jamming I think. Could be wrong.
Has that changed? I'm fine with manual bulk dropping, but I am looking for some sort of auto trickler that works alone with an FX120i.
Has that changed? I'm fine with manual bulk dropping, but I am looking for some sort of auto trickler that works alone with an FX120i.
Please don’t challenge Paul to expand the range of powders, we extruded guys need to have our turn first
Autotrickler v4 works great with h110 and other fine powders. If you add an IP trickler to the AT v4 you can have the best of both worlds. Use the V4 as designed running both the large and small tubes with the fine powders that will jamb up the IP. Then isolate the small tube, connect the IP trickler for use with the larger ball and extruded powders
I keep thinking of going this direction. I need to get in touch with Paul and make sure the v4 will work with his new electronics. I emailed him and he said yes but the manual doesn’t mention being able to use it.
The Autotrickler electronics and software work fine with my setup. You can make things easier switching from one mode to the other if you get the extension cable from IP site for the V4. There's a video showing how to do this but I can't remember who posted it. I just found it. Check fclass john
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