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by Covert
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:23 am
Forum: OpenPnP software
Topic: Vacuum Sensing PCBs
Replies: 6
Views: 9856

Re: Vacuum Sensing PCBs

Where can I find the TinyG firmware with the ADC patch ?
by Covert
Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:59 am
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Beta version of new software, 17.03.2020
Replies: 66
Views: 153063

Re: Beta version of new software, 17.03.2020

Juha how's this going ?
by Covert
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:50 am
Forum: Using the LitePlacer
Topic: Sticking part tapes to table - idea
Replies: 3
Views: 2796

Re: Sticking part tapes to table - idea

I tried 3 different brands of Repositionable spray. All but one was unusable. 3M™ Repositionable 75 Spray is absolute great. I mean a big time saver. It's a bit expensive compared to the other ones but it works great. Also most electronic parts suppliers seem to sell it as well. So I drew up a parts...
by Covert
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Software release, 11/3/2016
Replies: 7
Views: 4910

Re: Software release, 11/3/2016

Just noticed this release is rotating A 270 deg when it could be rotating 90 deg to save motor wear
by Covert
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:01 am
Forum: Using the LitePlacer
Topic: Sticking part tapes to table - idea
Replies: 3
Views: 2796

Sticking part tapes to table - idea

I'm looking at ways to save more time while operating this machine. One thing I want to do is reduce table setup times. I my research I have found "Re-mountable" glues (think glue on the back of a post-it note). I thinking to have 2 parts "Boards" that are interchangeable and I c...
by Covert
Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Building the LitePlacer
Topic: LED Ring diffuser with very glossy PCBs
Replies: 5
Views: 3851

Re: LED Ring diffuser with very glossy PCBs

I just put adjustable regulators on the 3 lights I run (third is a second light for the down camera 20mm away from the camera horizontally towards the front of the machine) I have found it allows me to tune the vision system better for light conditions. I use some of these and run them right of the ...
by Covert
Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Nozzle height for needle calibration ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3074

Re: Nozzle height for needle calibration ?

I meant the nozzle height the machines moves to when taking it to the upward facing camera.
by Covert
Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Building the LitePlacer
Topic: Nozzle Upgrade kit from Liteplacer
Replies: 2
Views: 2338

Re: Nozzle Upgrade kit from Liteplacer

Today started of good and went bad. Got the nozzle switching working really well. It's a great mod. The new nozzle has very little play. I see why it doesn't need re-calibration on every run. Once I got past the getting the nozzle working and having the machine work it all started to go bad. I forgo...
by Covert
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:23 am
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Nozzle height for needle calibration ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3074

Nozzle height for needle calibration ?

Where do I set the nozzle height for the needle calibration ? I'm starting to think it was a feature only in the rmod version.
by Covert
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Software release, 10/05/2016
Replies: 1
Views: 1933

Re: Software release, 10/05/2016

Thanks. Will be testing today.