jarrod1937:
I did a quick prototype of a box dimensioner (measures boxes to be inputted into our shipping software), using some basic ultrasonic sensors. For the most part, it works very well, here is a screenshot:http://jarrodchristman.com/cubiscan_project.jpg
The issue we have is that the serial communication craps out every few days, sometimes more. The device is still operating, and the status screen still updates with the latest measurement... but the serial communication is not sent, unless the device is hard reset (unplug and plug the USB back in). Any ideas as to what the issue may be?
I can post the code later if needed (it's on another computer).P.S. Forgive me if this is the wrong forum section. Not sure which section a box dimensioner fits it, lol.
Arduino based ? What board? So when problem appears Arduino doesn't send or doesn't receive?
Maybe a block diagram to see what all devices are involved in the system would help.