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by hendrik
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Tape file format
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Re: Tape file format

Thanks, I'll have a look at the code.
by hendrik
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Building the LitePlacer
Topic: Pictures of Cable Chain to Cable Chain Routing
Replies: 5
Views: 6566

Re: Pictures of Cable Chain to Cable Chain Routing

Hi, I've added a T-profile to the x-axis to support the cable chain: IMG_20180627_195749_small.jpg IMG_20180627_195807_small.jpg IMG_20180627_195825_small.jpg The y-axis cable chain rests on the table. I've raised the attachment next to the x-motor using some wood: IMG_20180627_195851_small.jpg Like...
by hendrik
Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: LitePlacer Software
Topic: Tape file format
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Tape file format

Hi,

Where can I find a specification of the .tapes_v2 file format? I'm considering to generate this file from my BOM semi-automagically. But looking at it there seem to be more control characters than real letters in that file.

Hendrik
by hendrik
Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: All Things SMD
Topic: Ovens
Replies: 32
Views: 46953

Re: Ovens

I've been using this for some time now, with great results: http://andybrown.me.uk/2015/07/12/awreflow2/. I still have one or two PCBs left, if anybody is interested (Germany).
by hendrik
Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Ideas and Feature Requests
Topic: Tape Strip Holders
Replies: 108
Views: 233902

Re: Tape Strip Holders

Hi John,
JohnSL wrote:Hi Henrik, I've been following your build progress on the OpenPnP forums--nice work.
I'm Hendrik, and I don't have anything on the OpenPNP forums. Different guy. But I agree, he's building a nice machine.
by hendrik
Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Ideas and Feature Requests
Topic: Tape Strip Holders
Replies: 108
Views: 233902

Re: Tape Strip Holders

I know I'm late to join this discussion, but what about a threaded hole in the bottom plate, then insert an M3 setscrew with some red (permanent) loctite. Now you can use a thumb nut, and I'm very sure you won't lose the setscrew. No trouble with press-fit screws, no trouble with a screw coming out ...
by hendrik
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:42 am
Forum: Building the LitePlacer
Topic: Liteplacer table
Replies: 17
Views: 20342

Re: Liteplacer table

Malte, how did you laminate the steel to the MDF? I'm currently waiting for my kit and your magnetic work top sounds like an excellent idea to me. Also, how did you connect it to ground? Is is isolated from the machine and then connected via a resistor? Or straight to the machine or ground? Cheers, ...