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#51
@padom I can't thank you enough for posting the setting for the fx 300iN scale. I picked one up the other day and I couldn't find any information on how to get it to read in grains. Spent hours on hold with text support (no one would answer), yada yada yada. The information you posted got me up an running in minutes. Again really appreciate you posting this info.
 
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Devildog said:
@padom I can't thank you enough for posting the setting for the fx 300iN scale. I picked one up the other day and I couldn't find any information on how to get it to read in grains. Spent hours on hold with text support (no one would answer), yada yada yada. The information you posted got me up an running in minutes. Again really appreciate you posting this info.
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I owe him a thanks as well. Thanks @padom.. Turns out the addendum sheet was in my box but, I skipped right over it like a kid at Christmas with instructions to his new toy.
 
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Devildog said:
@padom I can't thank you enough for posting the setting for the fx 300iN scale. I picked one up the other day and I couldn't find any information on how to get it to read in grains. Spent hours on hold with text support (no one would answer), yada yada yada. The information you posted got me up an running in minutes. Again really appreciate you posting this info.
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No problem, glad I could help
 
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Thanks for the heads up about these scales!! I just picked this one up. I had to reset it to read in 'grains' and after 3 tries I got it right. I picked up a breeze shield on Amazon for $65 shipped.

I really like the Ingenuity Precision setup but the Super Trickler seems like a solid unit as well.
 
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I picked up a FX-300in and I am having trouble getting the mode to switch based on the previously posted instructions. Am I missing something?
 
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cgobeli said:
I picked up a FX-300in and I am having trouble getting the mode to switch based on the previously posted instructions. Am I missing something?
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Just because it’s what I experienced. Found a fx300i on fb marketplace for 300 bucks on the other side of the state and had a buddy pick it up for me. He experienced the same issue and ended up calling A&D and they walked him through it. Might give it a try.
 
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www.ebay.com

A&d Weighing Fx-300in NTEP Toploading Balance 320g X 0.01g Scale | eBay

A&d Weighing Fx-300in NTEP Toploading Balance 320g X 0.01g. NEW-OPEN BOX. No Breeze Break/Chamber is included with this model. R2 Ready for Resale/Tested for Key Functions. Grade: NEW-OPEN BOX. Depth (in) 10 5/16.
www.ebay.com

Looks like they have 6 more available. Thinking of grabbing another one.
 
#70
wade2big said:
What do you guys use for a calibration weight?
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I got mine here because I needed a breeze shield as well and they had them. I know you can spend a fortune on weights but it’s close enough for me.
ceproducts.shop

100 Gram Calibration Weight

Calibration Weight 100g Stainless Steel with Case. Have a Questions? In North America 1-800-535-3751 International 1 519-473-1953 Open Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm EST
ceproducts.shop ceproducts.shop
 
#72
TacT-MecH said:
Thanks for the heads up about these scales!! I just picked this one up. I had to reset it to read in 'grains' and after 3 tries I got it right. I picked up a breeze shield on Amazon for $65 shipped.

I really like the Ingenuity Precision setup but the Super Trickler seems like a solid unit as well.
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Just fyi, the wind screen is NOT worth $65 😂🤣... It about $3 with of plastic...
 
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#73
It seems like a set of cheap powder scoops and the IP trickler setup is a great way to proceed, with the caveat that I know IP is supposed to be coming out with a full-on system “soon.”

What’s needed to get the IP up and running, other than this scale and the powder meter with motor?
 
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KnowNothing256 said:
It seems like a set of cheap powder scoops and the IP trickler setup is a great way to proceed, with the caveat that I know IP is supposed to be coming out with a full-on system “soon.”

What’s needed to get the IP up and running, other than this scale and the powder meter with motor?
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KnowNothing256 said:
It seems like a set of cheap powder scoops and the IP trickler setup is a great way to proceed, with the caveat that I know IP is supposed to be coming out with a full-on system “soon.”

What’s needed to get the IP up and running, other than this scale and the powder meter with motor?
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I'm torn between the IP and Super Trickler.

I know it's not what you asked for, but the Super Trickler can be added to the scale. I just wanted to give options.
 
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KnowNothing256 said:
It seems like a set of cheap powder scoops and the IP trickler setup is a great way to proceed, with the caveat that I know IP is supposed to be coming out with a full-on system “soon.”

What’s needed to get the IP up and running, other than this scale and the powder meter with motor?
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Now you get the proper electronics-only package from paul, it's like $300-ish from IP + the cost of a standalone IP. Deails upthread.

[ETA- See IP trickler thread for More info.]
 
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John Glidewell said:
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Um, no, not in this thread that I can tell. If I’m wrong, a link to the post would be great! I’m not talking about the new IP system that’s only on preorder, I’m talking about just the powder meter:

Ingenuity Powder Meter

ingenuityprecision.com ingenuityprecision.com


ETA: Thanks for the redirect @ma smith I found this post that laid it out for me. Sounds like I need the Ingenuity Trickler, with electronics, cable, and new power supply, apparently about $80. This, plus some sort of bulk powder delivery such as the Lee $30 option, should get me up and running. I might also need a platen and cup, we'll see.
www.snipershide.com

Ingenuity Powder System

so how would one use the partial system with only the electronics and trickler? Good on Paul to do a partial release. Hook it up to a V3 thrower
www.snipershide.com www.snipershide.com
 
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KnowNothing256 said:
Um, no, not in this thread that I can tell. If I’m wrong, a link to the post would be great! I’m not talking about the new IP system that’s only on preorder, I’m talking about just the powder meter:

Ingenuity Powder Meter

ingenuityprecision.com ingenuityprecision.com
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Eeach for recent posts by @NiteQwill a couple weeks ago, its in the main IP trickler thread'

here>
www.snipershide.com

Ingenuity Powder System

I ordered a scale, electronics and trickler. Had a receipt and shipping order in a few hours. I needed an upgraded system now so I opted to get everything currently available from IG and just use a cheap Lee powder measure to do dumps within a couple grains of final loads. Maybe I will get...
www.snipershide.com www.snipershide.com
 
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Raider4044 said:
Anybody else get a faulty scale? Got mine set up and will not pick up any weight. Guess I’ll be returning it and hoping they have another for sale soon.
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If it won't read and won't calibrate, very good chance it was damaged in shipping. Would not be the first time an A&D has been damaged by rough handling in transit, another member had it happen a couple months ago buying a new one from a dealer.
 
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@padom and @NiteQwill - thank you both for your help.

(Not to hijack the thread, but maybe this will help others. If not, I can start my own thread)

I purchased a used FX-300IN NTEP. As others have mentioned, it’s missing:

1. Breeze Break

2. Pan Support Plate (I believe this is also called the “platen”)

3. Powder Adapter

4. Missing Screw (bottom-left screw of the metal plate on back of scale)

5. 100g calibration weight

For (1) Breeze Break looks like I can find one pretty easily. For (2) it looks like A419 sells a replacement, or the IP or ST use their own. For (3) would this power adaptor work: https://a.co/d/fTYP57c (I think @NiteQwill indicated it would in a previous post?) (4) Does anyone know replacement screw size? (5) Does anyone have a calibration weight they would recommend? (Amazon ones seems sketchy?)

Lastly, what system should I get if I want to start hand loading this summer?

(A) Manual+IP Trickler ($435) (I think @NiteQwill said ATV3 Controller/Electronics ($60) + IP Trickler ($375))

(B) ATV4 ($480+Tariff?)

(C) Supertrickler ($840-ish?)

(D) IP Full System ($1090 - Full System + A&D Draft Shield

I’m also up for just manually doing it, but would prefer an automated system. I just don’t know all the nuances of this stuff yet as a newbie!
 
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richthe1 said:
@padom and @NiteQwill - thank you both for your help.

(Not to hijack the thread, but maybe this will help others. If not, I can start my own thread)

I purchased a used FX-300IN NTEP. As others have mentioned, it’s missing:

1. Breeze Break

2. Pan Support Plate (I believe this is also called the “platen”)

3. Powder Adapter

4. Missing Screw (bottom-left screw of the metal plate on back of scale)

5. 100g calibration weight

For (1) Breeze Break looks like I can find one pretty easily. For (2) it looks like A419 sells a replacement, or the IP or ST use their own. For (3) would this power adaptor work: https://a.co/d/fTYP57c (I think @NiteQwill indicated it would in a previous post?) (4) Does anyone know replacement screw size? (5) Does anyone have a calibration weight they would recommend? (Amazon ones seems sketchy?)

Lastly, what system should I get if I want to start hand loading this summer?

(A) Manual+IP Trickler ($435) (I think @NiteQwill said ATV3 Controller/Electronics ($60) + IP Trickler ($375))

(B) ATV4 ($480+Tariff?)

(C) Supertrickler ($840-ish?)

(D) IP Full System ($1090 - Full System + A&D Draft Shield

I’m also up for just manually doing it, but would prefer an automated system. I just don’t know all the nuances of this stuff yet as a newbie!
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I went round and round on this, and discovered a few things with help from @vh20. The Ingenuity trickler needs a few things to work with the A&D scales:

Autotrickler V3 electronics:
autotrickler.com

V3 Electronics

V3 Electronics are compatible with all versions of AutoTrickler for A&D scales. Functionally these electronics are exactly the same as V1 and V2 electronics except that you can also use the AutoTrickler app on your mobile phone / tablet to set the target weight and control the AutoTrickler much...
autotrickler.com autotrickler.com

Autotrickler power adapter:
autotrickler.com

Power Adapter

This power adapter plugs into your A&D scale and ensures that the scale and the motors have enough power to run at the same time. We provide a replacement adapter because the one that comes with the A&D scale may not work depending on the model. This adapter is only to be used with an A&D scale...
autotrickler.com autotrickler.com

Autotrickler motor cable:



The scale itself needs the platen, and now that Ingenuity has changed their trickler design, you're gonna need a breeze shield with the hole in the top (watch Ingenuity's video on the trickler product page). The trickler comes with the motor, so that should be taken care of.

My plan is to save like a grand and just use a $30 Lee powder dispenser for the bulk drop, then trickle up on the scale. Hope that helps!
 
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richthe1 said:
@padom and @NiteQwill - thank you both for your help.

(Not to hijack the thread, but maybe this will help others. If not, I can start my own thread)

I purchased a used FX-300IN NTEP. As others have mentioned, it’s missing:

1. Breeze Break

2. Pan Support Plate (I believe this is also called the “platen”)

3. Powder Adapter

4. Missing Screw (bottom-left screw of the metal plate on back of scale)

5. 100g calibration weight

For (1) Breeze Break looks like I can find one pretty easily. For (2) it looks like A419 sells a replacement, or the IP or ST use their own. For (3) would this power adaptor work: https://a.co/d/fTYP57c (I think @NiteQwill indicated it would in a previous post?) (4) Does anyone know replacement screw size? (5) Does anyone have a calibration weight they would recommend? (Amazon ones seems sketchy?)

Lastly, what system should I get if I want to start hand loading this summer?

(A) Manual+IP Trickler ($435) (I think @NiteQwill said ATV3 Controller/Electronics ($60) + IP Trickler ($375))

(B) ATV4 ($480+Tariff?)

(C) Supertrickler ($840-ish?)

(D) IP Full System ($1090 - Full System + A&D Draft Shield

I’m also up for just manually doing it, but would prefer an automated system. I just don’t know all the nuances of this stuff yet as a newbie!
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I would probably order all available parts for the IP system now and either make your own v2 thrower with a Lee powder measure or buy a v3 for that thrower. Nobody has any idea when the full system will release.
 
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Personally, Id get the IP parts you need now..

Their new breeze shield (comes with their platen) is great. Their electronics is great. The IP cup is the best cup on the market and nobody else has the design this cup does. You arent bouncing kernels out. The new carbon fiber AT V3 / IP mount is excellent and cheap... You can mount your IP trickler to it and it gets it out of the way and you can retrofit a manual thrower right to the top of the new mount pretty easily...

And yes, if you can find a used V3 thrower now, thats the best route until the IP dumper is released.. For example, I found a second AT V3 complete setup... V3 AutoThrower, V3 AutoTrickler, V3 Bluetooth electronics, Area419 top, Area419 platen.. All for $200... I only wanted the V3 autothrow for my second A&D setup.... I sold the AT V3 trickler and V3 bluetooth electronics for $200.. Left me with the V3 AutoThrow and area 419 parts for free. So keep an eye out...
 
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DairyDictator said:
I would probably order all available parts for the IP system now and either make your own v2 thrower with a Lee powder measure or buy a v3 for that thrower. Nobody has any idea when the full system will release.
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padom said:
Personally, Id get the IP parts you need now..

Their new breeze shield (comes with their platen) is great. Their electronics is great. The IP cup is the best cup on the market and nobody else has the design this cup does. You arent bouncing kernels out. The new carbon fiber AT V3 / IP mount is excellent and cheap... You can mount your IP trickler to it and it gets it out of the way and you can retrofit a manual thrower right to the top of the new mount pretty easily...

And yes, if you can find a used V3 thrower now, thats the best route until the IP dumper is released.. For example, I found a second AT V3 complete setup... V3 AutoThrower, V3 AutoTrickler, V3 Bluetooth electronics, Area419 top, Area419 platen.. All for $200... I only wanted the V3 autothrow for my second A&D setup.... I sold the AT V3 trickler and V3 bluetooth electronics for $200.. Left me with the V3 AutoThrow and area 419 parts for free. So keep an eye out...
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Thanks, all. Sounds like I’ll stick with a manual thrower + IP Trickler and keep an eye out for a V3 or new IP system.

I’ll plan on sending IP an email for the following, as I didn’t see all these listed on the website. If you see anything I missed, let me know!

-Breeze Shield and platen
-Electronics
-Cup
-Trickler & Powder Meter Assembly

And if you have any tips on retrofitting a manual thrower to the top of the new mount let me know.

Thanks again!
 
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