Automated Small Parts Counting Machine with Arduino

A machine that counts and sorts set quantities of parts into individual cups- to replace a human [me] doing this repetitive task. Machine is automated. Once turned on it will count the predetermined set of small nuts (#4-40, #6-32, and #8-32) until completion. This machine is very early in design and inherently also very time consuming to develop. Just sharing my ideas to help other DIY-ers that may have the same redundant task of counting parts. Weighing parts (the crimp connectors) is always an option, but I am trying to automate the task as an end goal, so counting seemed like the correct first step. It's a learning process. Update! Version 2.0 here:    • Automatic Small Part Counting Machine with...   My website: www.retrobuiltgames.com