OpenPNP vs LitePlacer update

[pedro_nf]

Hi all,
I saw the OpenPNP vs LitePlacer thread from 2016, I wonder which software would be better today to start with, if you're going to buy the LitePlacer kit.

[KeithM]

I am switching from the Liteplacer software to the OpenPNP version. The Liteplacer SW is easier to set up and get going - arguably it makes it easier to work out all the bugs in your build before moving to a different software.
I am hoping to achieve better accuracy with the bottom camera functionality.
Keith

[pedro_nf]

I am switching from the Liteplacer software to the OpenPNP version. The Liteplacer SW is easier to set up and get going - arguably it makes it easier to work out all the bugs in your build before moving to a different software.
I am hoping to achieve better accuracy with the bottom camera functionality.
Keith

So this means that the bottom camera is still absent from Liteplacer software?

[KeithM]

that is correct, other than the original usage of measuring nozzle offset

[pedro_nf]

I'm thinking on buying one LitePlacer, for now I have zero experience and knowledge, any info on it will be great for a beginner.

@KeithM: you say you changed to OpenPNP for better accuracy, is it because you were having issues in all components or because you started to use much smaller components?

[KeithM]

I am looking to improve the placement accuracy and OpenPnP supports a range of feeders that LitePlacer currently does not without modifying the source.
Liteplacer SW is usable and much easier to get started with.
I am low-volume manufacturing and I have a tremor so nudging parts is not good for my process.

[marcin_gajewski]

Hi KeithM,

I can't run the latest SW for LitePlacer, is there still missing bottom vision camera for component/rotation correction?

Marcin

[JuKu]

Hi KeithM,

I can't run the latest SW for LitePlacer, is there still missing bottom vision camera for component/rotation correction?

Marcin

Still missing, but not for long.