Abstract: An automatic cable spooling device is provided, comprising a frame adapted to rotatably hold a spooling drum; a drum motor operatively connected to the drum; and a levelwind arm positioned adjacent to the drum. The levelwind arm is movable in a plane aligned with the rotational axis of the drum. The system further includes an arm motor operatively connected to the levelwind arm; and a microcontroller in communication with the arm motor. An arm encoder is adapted to sense a position of the arm motor and is in communication with the microcontroller. Likewise, a drum encoder is adapted to sense a position of the drum motor and is also in communication with the microcontroller. The position of the levelwind arm is controlled by the microcontroller based on the position of the drum, the spooling width, and a predetermined cable diameter.

Abstract: An automatic cable spooling device is provided, comprising a frame adapted to rotatably hold a spooling drum; a drum motor operatively connected to the drum; and a levelwind arm positioned adjacent to the drum. The levelwind arm is movable in a plane aligned with the rotational axis of the drum. The system further includes an arm motor operatively connected to the levelwind arm; and a microcontroller in communication with the arm motor. An arm encoder is adapted to sense a position of the arm motor and is in communication with the microcontroller. Likewise, a drum encoder is adapted to sense a position of the drum motor and is also in communication with the microcontroller. The position of the levelwind arm is controlled by the microcontroller based on the position of the drum, the spooling width, and a predetermined cable diameter.