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  1. #41
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    Hi Guys,
    I've been following this thread for a while, and am extremely encouraged by how far you have got SCSI! It looks really great.

    I have a pick and place machine from the 90s which is good, but takes a bit much time setting up for each new board(teach in), so I guess that with your software you just export coordinates from the circuit design software which can then be read by your pick & place software?

    At the moment I take it that your software will only work with the Kflop controller?

    My machine quotes that it can place up to 4800cph with a single head, but that is of course absolute maximum and it doesn't achieve that in reality, but I would be happy to lose some speed for a more up to date system (i.e. using your software).

    Will your software support a conveyor board feed system and a solder dispensing head (both of which I have on my machine)?

    Any update on the project would be greatly appreciated.

  2. #42
    So dont hold back! What machine did you buy?

    Quote Originally Posted by speedydumpster View Post
    SCSI,
    Looks fantastic. We bought the cheapest pick and place out there years ago, and the software is full of bugs, is not user configurable, limited to 4x control card, looses it's place at random and crashes... We've had to rebuild the machine/feeders several times, and the whole thing has just been a pain. I'm excited to see what happens with your software.

    A couple of questions.
    1. Will you be able to place QFN IC's?
    2. Will the webcams have enough resolution, or would I have to purchase like a microscope or something like that? Have you done testing on these?
    3. Why is it limited to 1000 CPH? If you had a faster machine could it place more, or is this about the limit of what a single nozzle can place per hour without flinging parts all over the place?
    4. What will you do about software updates?

    I love the flexability that you are trying to incorporate.
    Press on
    Dave

  3. #43
    Hi,
    Where is the project upto?
    Regards
    Colin

  4. #44
    It seems this project is dead, unfortunately.

    I have a PnP machine that I bought. I'd kick in all sorts of pictures, explanations, details on how it is made just to see this project work. Some time in the future I'd still like to make my own PnP machine. I'm like Goldmember in Austin Powers --- you got to have LAZZERS!!! No really, you have to have lasers on the pickup head for part alignment, they rock! I don't need the slow-ass camera system. (Good to have, but I haven't needed it yet.)

  5. #45
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    The openPNP google group is going strong, with ongoing software development and real working machines...

  6. #46
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    I wish I knew what the status is..... SCSI seems to have dropped off the face of the earth without explaining to his Beta Testers the convoluted thoughts that must have gone through his head when he came up with the latest calibration and feeders implementation. I don't mind so much the money I spent as a Beta Tester, but I mind a lot that I stopped perusing the direction I was headed to go his direction.

    I've been following openPNP, and have been disappointed with their definition of "open". It seems to be the work of one person, and if you make changes/improvements, you need the blessings of the main author to get them incorporated. I'm 99% sure the main author doesn't even have hardware to place 1206 resistors, and has never actually used a commercial machine....

  7. #47
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    hi to all
    Very interesting topic.
    Is was founded V2.0?
    I'm curious about this software.
    How can I get the beta version?
    Regards JP

  8. #48
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    Hello again
    Can anyone help me get a beta version of the software?
    As for me, it's OK can not knock guys with thick wallets on my knees but I'm curious and I want to test them in your design.
    Pick & Place Machine software teaser video - YouTube
    It is true that there is no comparison to the industrial version but to have a beer you do not have to buy the brewery
    For amateur and hobby use will give the same time.
    My compliments to the author, and all participants in the discussion.
    Regards JP

  9. #49
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    Please , can you recommend free software for DIY pick and place machine , LPT communications 4 axis ( X , Y , Z and rotation head ) max speed is 1200 pcs for one hour .

  10. #50
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    Re: Pick and Place Machine software project

    Is there any thought to using ODB++, Gerber X2, IPC-D-356A or any of the other data formats? ODB++ can have everything needed to build a PCB including part reel specs.

  11. #51

    Re: Pick and Place Machine software project

    We made a fool presentation of our robots!
    New Endurance's educational presentation avaliable now!
    Fully open - source robotics platforms.

    http://www.slideshare.net/GeorgeFomi...s-and-colleges

    All Endurance's robots. Full live demo
    Robotics exciting live video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I09Ls4w_5ho

    For аny questions,suggestions or comments mail me [email protected] or skype me george.fomitchef. We are open for business offers and investments!

  12. #52
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    Re: Pick and Place Machine software project

    Quote Originally Posted by MyRobots View Post
    We made a fool presentation of our robots!
    New Endurance's educational presentation avaliable now!
    Fully open - source robotics platforms.

    http://www.slideshare.net/GeorgeFomi...s-and-colleges

    All Endurance's robots. Full live demo
    Robotics exciting live video:


    For аny questions,suggestions or comments mail me [email protected] or skype me george.fomitchef. We are open for business offers and investments!
    And this relates to Pick & Place machines how?

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