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Comment by lostlogin

> retrofitting very old machine tools with modern motion controls.

I have a friend who has automated an old food production line. Eg peanut butter making, Muslie roasting etc.

With no background in programming he got machines hooked up measuring various things - eg peanut butter levels with ultrasound, roast temps, rotation rates.

Zero version control and eyebrow raising methods but massive improvement in safety and throughput. Really impressive.

parent lostlogin 3 months ago

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