[schwefel]

For no other reason that I think it would be a good challenge, I am endevoring to write a reloading program.

What is the boards thoughts on what it should do? I am working through the database schema right now, so it is still pretty much a blank slate.

While I do not want influence (I am looking for any/all suggestions) a couple things that I will be doing:

1. All pre-loaded data (of whatever type) will be locked an uneditable. If a change to that data is detected, the program will cease to funtion.

2. Images and/or technical drawings for everything. (Not just the brass, but bullets, etc). Note: Everything will be capable of having an image, though there may not be an actual image of that particular item.

3. Printing labels for loaded rounds.

[JonM]

are you looking to compile existing load data?? or make a dynamic program??

most of the bullet makers and powder makers provide free load programs.

[schwefel]

Originally Posted by JonM

are you looking to compile existing load data?? or make a dynamic program??

most of the bullet makers and powder makers provide free load programs.

I am not sure what you mean by dynamic?

Here is the gist of it:

Relevant bullet, cartidge, powder, load, etc info will be preloaded. There will also be the ability to add your own. Preloaded data is will be protected and not editable.

Loadings will be trackable and performace will in your guns will be trackable. Basic external balistics calculations will also be included.

Basic inventory control, technical drawings, MSDS, etc as well

Again, I still fleshing out the design and interested in feedback from the community.

[cpttango30]

It is already out there. It is a program called quickload.

quickload quicktarget software

[fixxer]

Do some hardware development and build an interface to a CNC reloader. THAT would be frick'en sweet! Beer while I watch the reloader? Sure!

[schwefel]

Originally Posted by cpttango30

It is already out there. It is a program called quickload.

quickload quicktarget software

QuickLoad looks interesting. Seems to be much more focused on the balistics side of things that what I am working on. (Installing the demo right now.)

I am more or less doing an electronic reloading manual and log book that has very basic external balistics functionality.

If I were to try to commercialize this, $150 would be a lot more than I think it should sell for, too.


Thanks for the link Tango.

[JonM]

Originally Posted by schwefel

I am not sure what you mean by dynamic?

dynamic means the answer changers as you enter data. as in x + y = z change x or y and z auto updtes on the fly.

but as noted above there is already a proggie that does what your doing.

i have a notebook that i keep specific load data for specific guns handy.

[schwefel]

Originally Posted by fixxer

Do some hardware development and build an interface to a CNC reloader. THAT would be frick'en sweet! Beer while I watch the reloader? Sure!

There are lots of off the shelf interfaces out there. Hell, I bought a cheap ($75?), but capable PLC that could be used. Not sure if it has enough inputs/outputs off the top of my head, though.

The hardest part would be the actuator for the ram. It takes a fair amount of force. Not impossible, mind you but that would be the most difficult part. Other than that, a handful of limit/micro switches, some wire and some custom brackets mated with a Lee Load-Master and auto bullet feeder and it is all very doable.

To take it step further, hook it up to an electronic scale (hooked to the computer) to do automated QC on the loaded cartridges.

Would be a great way to turn out pistol ammo at home.

[schwefel]

Originally Posted by JonM

dynamic means the answer changers as you enter data. as in x + y = z change x or y and z auto updtes on the fly.

but as noted above there is already a proggie that does what your doing.

i have a notebook that i keep specific load data for specific guns handy.

In that respect, yes.

[JonM]

i havent come across a ballistic proggy or ballistic chart accurate enough to replace trial and error by physically going out shooting and measuring bullet drop at known ranges.