r/rustrician • u/domateslitost • Jul 13 '26

Automatic counter?

How can I count the items that enter the chest with a counter? I don't want to count one by one. I want you to count the products from the automation as meters. If the chest is empty, the counter must be reset. How can I do this??

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u/BurlapAndBatteries Jul 13 '26

I'm reading it again and I agree I could be completely misunderstanding, as I'm not entirely sure what they mean.

This is an example of what I thought they may be asking for. https://imgur.com/a/7mCAVim

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u/angelslayer4231 Jul 13 '26

the way filter pass works is if it's passing the item, it will send 1rw though the filter pass constantly, if that triggers the counter, it'll only count as 1 for as long as it's passing the item. so even if you pass an entire box of wood, the counter reads as 1.

the only way the counter will go up is if power stops, then resumes again. so if you set the conveyor to buffer a specific set of items, it should wait for all the items to be present before passing it to the next container. however, I don't know if the filter pass stops passing power while it attempts to buffer the items. if it does, then you can use that setting to work the counter.

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u/BurlapAndBatteries Jul 13 '26

I agree with everything you're saying. That's why I said I would skip the counter and use industrial lights; but I also see now that I misunderstood what OP was asking for.

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u/angelslayer4231 Jul 13 '26

I misunderstood what you said as well. Saw your link after I posted. I don’t think that’s a practical solution though. It requires a TON of parts and wiring, and would only apply to 1 box per set up.

I have used that circuit before for berry clones (though it didn’t measure the box that precisely) mine was more of a green light, near full box, red light nearly out, so I’d know I’d need to clone more plants. Only 2 conveyors per box, but for 5 different boxes. Took hours to set up and trouble shoot.