I have build this PnP machine for the SMD assembly of my small batches and prototype PCBs. It has assembled more then 1000 PCBs already. :) Driven by OpenPnP, 2 Smoothieboards and own hardware
Thank you very much for this feedback! All "not obvious standard parts" are custom designed and machined. Unfortunately there is no real documentation of the project jet. I am currently very busy, but I will let you know when I found the time to create and share some documentation.
@@tobi4685, Incredible speed of the machine, so far the videos I had seen did not have that performance. You are getting me back to the desire to build a machine despite not working in this sector. It would be appreciated to publish information about it, although many do not have the means to manufacture something so professional, for which we are beginning at least know that motors can be used, that camera, nozzles, etc. I'm waiting for more videos P * RN GEEK!
I remember about 25 years ago in panasonic electronics corp they have one like this but it was extremely fast. but all the components were loaded in an arm with a carrousel. it was amazing.
I think the ball bearing blocks are not lubricated at all. Easiest to hear when it moves along Y axis - front to back. It doesn’t slide smoothly & quietly.
Very impressive! I used to operate pick and place chip shooters. Fuji CP4 and CP6 machines along with some MyData units. Your machine looks quite comparable to a MyData, I dig the feeder setup.
@@tobi4685 really awesome, one question, could you please send me your machine.xml so I can see nozzle & camera config? Please! Adrianalfonsoml@gmail.com, thanks!
Can you make a video of a high level overview of the project? Maybe describe some of the hardware you are using, how you are driving the feeders, some of the modifications and problems you had to overcome. I think some well versed engineers can gather the rest just from that. Also, are you using a CNC extruder for the solder paste, or stencils?
Hi TickyTack, Yes I will do that but it will take some time. Im using stencils with the manual stecil printer you can see on the table in the Background.
Hi Tobi -- Would it be possible for you to share more about your design. It is AWESOME! I know you posted about the steppers being Nanotec Plug&Drive". PD6-C and PD4-C. I believe the nozzles are Juki. I am curious what you used for the placement heads, commercial feeders and how put it all together with two Smoothie Boards and OpenPnP. Thank you!
Very nice work. If I could make a recomendation is to use jerk limited trayectories to avoid unwanted vibration and have softer movements. Let me know if you document this proyect, thanks for sharing
Excellent work. Couldn't get my head to understand Java, so had to resort to Python and OpenCV for my setup. Based on screw threads so nowhere near as fast as yours. Perhaps I'll take another look at it in the future...
Hi love tihs....want to build the pnp-placehead as yours but no documentation available but thinking any possible to crank up the amount 4 to 8 placeheads or is the max 4 heads
I'm a complete noob to this. How does the machine calibrate the camera position to the head position ? There's obviously a mechanical x/y offset and I was wondering how the software automatically calibrates for this ? A very cool video though.
it moves the head until the chip is centered on the camera below. It resets its current x/y coords to the new position, and the program continues. the x/y/z "zero" position of the machine is probably the camera calibrator. then there is an offset for the workplace coordinates. the orientation of the chips are expected. to be the same in the feeder.
Does anyone know where I can find red led ring like used on this machine? I like how leds are bowl shaped and angled, this will help with unwanted reflections I'm having.
Hi, Do you have a link for the motors and motor driver that you used for your machine. I looked on the Nanotec site for closed loop steppers and drivers but could not find anything that may be suitable. Thank you
Hi Dogboy, I am traveling at the moment. I will be back in the office on Tuesday. I will share the links then. The series is called "Plug&Drive". PD6-C and PD4-C if this helps for the meantime.
