Step counter
A step counter counts events, a timer counts time.
Using the pause function on a timer does not generate accurate measurement of logical actions, it can measure a timings. Different events may have different timings, this is not the same as counting the number of events. A step counter will count the number of events.
Counter step could run up to <max limit> or down to 0
A step counter could have a trigger limit at which it could operate a switch.
A step counter could be reset by an event.
A step counter is a valuable tool to have when it comes to automation.
Possible optional feature of the step counter could be the translation of the step value into another value like a distance, a percentage, or a rotation for use with other blocks.
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https://support.keenswh.com/spaceengineers2/pc/topic/52709-counter-block-for-vs2-3
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A counter block could count how many times a door was opened, or a piston was operated, or a sensor had been triggered. It could be set to count up or down. A trigger count could be set for example to 5, after five events were counted the counter would trigger a switch, it could set off an alarm, or the count down on a warhead. When used in combination with other blocks, predictable events would be harder to pin down to a cause.
You could how many times a rotor has completed a revolution,
Combing timers, counters and event controllers would be awesome.
Here is a counter chip, it costs a little over £0.30p.
Here is a link about counter circuits
https://electronicsclub.info/counting.htm
I have attached the data sheet for the chip.
A counter block could count how many times a door was opened, or a piston was operated, or a sensor had been triggered. It could be set to count up or down. A trigger count could be set for example to 5, after five events were counted the counter would trigger a switch, it could set off an alarm, or the count down on a warhead. When used in combination with other blocks, predictable events would be harder to pin down to a cause.
You could how many times a rotor has completed a revolution,
Combing timers, counters and event controllers would be awesome.
Here is a counter chip, it costs a little over £0.30p.
Here is a link about counter circuits
https://electronicsclub.info/counting.htm
I have attached the data sheet for the chip.
Did you ever use a piston or a rotor for that ? ;)
Did you ever use a piston or a rotor for that ? ;)
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