January 2024 Update

I've sold somwhere around 75 systems in the past 7 years. Last spring farmers had problems with 6 of the systems I shipped. Most were showing seed coming out at high populations. Some showed seed even when stopped. Some problems seemed to be related to high rate sensors even though other systems worked fine with high rate sensors. The rest of the feedback I received was very positive. (I've run high rate sensors on my planter for several years without problems).

- As always, I have a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the monitor.
- All of my systems are tested here using a planter simulator running at 200,000 seeds /acre at 5 mph for 16 rows.
- All systems have built in diagnostics to insure it doesn't drop data (diagnostics indicator is on the main screen).
- The app has a few minor software tweeks and a new capability of changing software settings inside the control box from the app on the tablet (not expected to be necessary).
- I will not buy chips off places like Amazon (which may have caused the problems in 2023).
- I have a new reflow solder oven designed for soldering surface mounted chips at optimum temperatures. (I had been using a hot air gun which many experimentors use).
- The first 15 systems shipped in 2024 will receive the new harness tester that one hooks to the seed sensor end of the harness to check for the proper 8 volts power (green LED = good). It also sends a signal on the sensor wire that acts like the planter is planting 30,000 seeds at 5mph. This will verify you have a good harness.
- I ask that you test my system at least 3 - 4 weeks before it is time to plant. (Several times I've had to help farmers trouble shoot problems not related to my monitor). The app has a built in harness test screen for dropping seeds in the seed tube by hand to verify your seed sensors are good.

A new control box will be available by March of 2024 to include:
    * New systems will have a single printed circuit board (PCB) with the microprocessor mounted directly to it. Check for availability sooner.
    * I've beefed up the filter for the incoming 12V that powers the PCB in case the tractor voltage has spikes or uneven voltage.
    * I've added a voltage filter to the 8V that powers the seed sensors.
    * A new voltage regulator that is rated at 15 amps (up from 10).
    * The new microprocessor is significantly faster than the previous version (even though the old one was fast enough for a 32 row planter).
    * The new control box will run the same software.
    * Cost will go up slightly.
    * I will have a 32 row control box version. Pricing has not been determined.