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New All-3D-Printed Tape&Reel Feeder

Introducing the new PushPullFeeder, the hardware side of the ReferencePushPullFeeder in OpenPNP. Inspired by Dining-Philosopher’s Litefeeder and Jed Smith’s Litefeeder++ friction wheel, this feeder has the following design goals and ideas: Use case: prototyping/very small runs. All 3D-printed, no hardware (screws, springs etc.) required. Complete solution: reel holder, feeder mount, …

Camera Selection

Comparing my ELP camera modules to the Liteplacer camera upgrade kit.

Electrical Safety Issues

Before wiring the machine, power supply and grounding, be aware of the mortal danger of mains voltage.

Vacuum sensor

The machine has two MPXV5050VC6T1 vacuum sensors.

The “Non-Kit” Assembly

Switching from the kit to my own contraptions was a shock.

Mechanical Kit Assembly

The mechanical assembly was a breeze as far as the Liteplacer kit went.

Design of the Machine Base

With the idea of the PCB conveyor finally crystallised, I designed a special base for the Liteplacer.

Planning the Work Area

Can I arrange PCB, parts, camera etc. to make the critical Y moves shorter?

Thinking Machine

Wanting some options for optimizing the speed of the machine, I needed to understand what’s happening.

Evaluating a Pick&Place Machine

When placing by hand became unbearable, I looked for a small Pick and Place machine.