Great presentation style and invaluable insights. I’m a total noob to this stuff and you covered a lot of blind spots for me. Thank you.

Thank you so much for these videos using the LitePlacer! I'm going through the DIY or Buy process, and with the complexities of just setting up OpenPnP (tuning, finagling, etc.) I feel very confident in going with the pre-built LitePlacer and OpenPnP software after watching this.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! One thing I love, in theory, with the LitePlacer is it's hackability--it's a straightforward design, everything is accessible and you can do pretty much whatever you want. But... so many projects, so little time: I haven't gotten around to a lot of the little things I'd like to do (vacuum detection, a better "auto levelling" system, etc) but the thing is I haven't *had* to either :-) The machine is more than usable as designed, so I'm certain that after going through the setup/calib the machine will serve you well. Enjoy, have fun, and hit me up through here or my blog if you hit any snags you can't get passed. Cheers!

Your video really helped me get my machine set up. Thank you so much!

@PsychogenicTechnologies

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! You have a liteplacer as well? Love that little machine :)

Great work, thank you for sharing!

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know you liked it: much appreciated!

Nice work!

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My video posts over the past few months have been very pick & place-centric but I have to say getting this thing into the toolkit has had a big impact on flow and capability and the vids reflect that. Now I've started considering the CNC and other automation aspects of the equation, too. I think your own videos may be helpful to me in this regard :)

By a lucky chance there was one being sold locally, with all the recent upgrades (rear axle, cameras, nozzle changer). So Juha allowed me to cancel my unshipped order and I'm now going to collect the machine and get started. It is already configured for OpenPnP (Windows) which I will be running on an Ubuntu machine. Thanks for your inspiration and tips.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a helluva stroke of luck--awesome. An instant, running start! Yessss.

Thanks for the update on the LitePlacer. I have had many of the issues you reported, especially getting the Up Camera to detect the nozzle location. I am currently printing different component holders to find a solution that works for me. I hope to try some test boards in the next week or so. Currently using LitePlacer software. Thanks again for your insight.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

4 жыл бұрын

Hey William, thanks--glad you liked the vids, I hope they're useful :) I'm currently trying to catch up my back-log of stuff-to-say about the PnP (just released a vid/info on the connector PCBs I made, today), and will be posting resources and info about both the feeds and the scripting I've been up to, so keep an eye on the channel if you're interested in that. If you have particular success with holders/feeders, would love to hear about that. Cheers

@williamwaters3717

3 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies I now have my LitePlacer up and running using the LitePlacer Application. Parts placement on the PCB is a little off but I'm working on it. I was wondering if you could do a short video on you transition over to OpenPnP, with more detail as the OpenPnP website reports issues with using the stock TinyG controller firmware. How did you get OpenPnP to work properly?

thhank you for sharing!

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for letting me know it's appreciated. I've got a few more pick-and-place videos in the pipe that I haven't had time to put together, but the thing's been working so well that I'm (almost) out of things to say (a good thing!). Thanks again and good luck with all your projects.

I absolutely love your video series on the liteplacer build and trials! I just got my own kit and getting ready for some intensive build sessions! Did you replace the cameras with something else for OpenPNP?

@PsychogenicTechnologies

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, and thanks! Just this morning I was thinking of wrapping up all the minor changes I made to the build that, I think, make it better (I played with placement of vacuum solenoid, bottom cam, stuff like that) and will be doing that shortly. I haven't yet tried other cameras but I think I will be doing so, if only for the bottom vision, which is where conversions to HSV really mess up. Good luck on the kit build--it's arduous but one step at a time gets you there no problem--and hit me up if you have any Qs. Cheers, P

Hi, trying to go from LitePlacer software to OpenPnP but can't make it work, I have an error when detecting the firmware automatically, in Issues & Solutions tab. What version of the TinyG firmware are you using?

What exactly did you figure out that was causing the nozzle to rotate incorrectly? You mentioned turning something off. We're having a problem with rotation being incorrect for pretty much every component

thank you video .

@PsychogenicTechnologies

4 жыл бұрын

Rica ederim! I saw your drag feeder: looks cool, I'm going to need something like that soon...

@fikretduru

4 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies I'm working on it. Drag is in the trial phase.

I'm having problems with my feeders and the clear component tape. Have you had experience with the clear tape and your orange feeders?

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they can be a pain. The solution: I use a fat marker and blacken the edge with the holes (do it from the underside, otherwise removing the covering will cause issues). Took me a while to get back into youtube land and answer this: did you find a better work-around or permanent fix?

I'have looked all your videos, thank you so much to share your experiments. I'm on the point to buy one. Reality looks a bit less wonderfull than the theory on paper, but at least we know... Have you share this "problems" with liteplacer teams or on the website community ? I have good relationship with liteplacer for the moment (before buy it) is there the same after buying it ? thanks a lot , hope you will find solution with a new camera !

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome--it's in the hopes it'll help that I spend the time making these things, so I really appreciate the feedback. I have to say, I've pretty much gone it alone... was in touch with openpnp team regarding the camera and a few other things, and they were quite responsive. Also, Juha has been open and available the few times I got in touch (pre-sale and shortly thereafter) but I haven't felt the need to contact again... using LP + openpnp has in general worked quite well and I've now assembled hundreds of boards and am still quite happy.

Sorry to disturb you again, i see have placed nrf9160 where pitch is quiet small, did you had probleme with precision ? Most of my devices are LGA package with really small pitch and i wonder about move them a bit by hand after automatic placement.

@Olfox2

3 жыл бұрын

sorry you answered at the end, happy to know it does the job properly :)

Can you link the feeder strips you used? Great video series on the liteplacer btw

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, and thanks! I don't have a link, but it's been on my TODO list for a long while... I have a nice script that generates these things, and they're pretty cool--I'll try to have an update for you in the not-too-distant future.

You are such a cool guy

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

That's just my stage persona and the magic of editing :) In any case, glad if you enjoy and find useful! Speaking of editing, I've been sitting on a ton of raw footage for a long time now, but am finally actually massaging some of it into a few vids--so if you're into the PnP stuff, there'll be more soon.

@maesitos

2 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies I get it, you suck… it is fine haha. I am into pnp yeah. Shortages are forcing us to stock up and assemble. I am still on the fence before pulling the trigger… liteplacer, charmhigh48v, Neoden, Hwgc… looking forward to your watching your videos!

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

@@maesitos hah, ya, teh suk. Shortages have been keeping me from assembling, period (>1 year from now to get an IC I *preordered* 6 months ago, and they keep pushing it back)--ugh, cure has been much worse than the disease in so many ways! anyhow, the LP's been a good starter, and with some tweaking I have gotten it to perform pretty well (as in not just accurate, but decently fast). Will admit am looking to other (openpnp) options... will be documenting, that's for sure.

@maesitos

2 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies play stupid games, pay high prices.

@maesitos

2 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies The Rapid-Star by Deltaprintr seems promising but it is getting them a while to release it. I've been there too... it can take ages to laugh something so I might go buy the CHMT48VB meanwhile although OpenPNP seems like a much better option. A fully DYI option is not for me... I am willing to go maximum to a guided kit such as the liteplacer.

Very useful video series. Do you know if anyone has used IR LEDs to illuminate the parts and a filter to block visible light? I feel like that would remove changing ambient light problems.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting idea. I don't know if it would work--IR images are usually grainy and I don't know if this is a wavelength, intensity or sensor thing. In any case, most of the issues I've had in the last months have been restricted to extreme changes in light (like direct sunlight hitting on or at least near work surface).

@goatarse

2 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies I'm developing a product at the moment that uses similar types of cameras and IR leds. If you get the LEDs bright, as they would be in this application the image is amazingly sharp. However I have just been reading that OpenPNP is using some kind of colour keying and obviously B/W infrared illuminated images would not work for this.

How do the parts stick to the PCB before soldering?

@ProtonOne11

2 жыл бұрын

The gooey solder paste is applied to the board (usually with a sencil printing process) before you start placing components in the pick and place machine. The flux that is mixed in with the solder paste is enough to get the components to stick in place until you reflow solder (bake) the boards. If you try to place components just for testing the machine, without solder paste on the board, you usually need to put some double sided sticky tape or flux on the board to hold the components down.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, exactly as -ƸӜƷ- said. Just before the nozzle releases the vacuum, the part is smooshed into the paste goo. It's good enough to ensure the part stays on the board and even allows you to take the PCBs to the oven without issue. May need some extra adhesive if doing 2-sided boards, but for single side it works great.

Can you share your component tray / feeder designs? (these orange 3D printed parts) :D

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... am getting to it--have a video and some resources so you can generate your own. They work quite well... just haven't had much time, with work and other projects. Will try and get this done in the not-too-distant future.

@wi_zeus6798

3 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies alright, cool!

Any chance you could share your machine.xml file? :D

@locustcox

3 жыл бұрын

@FlyingCarsAndStuff Nevermind! Found it here! inductive-kickback.com/downloads/machine.xml Thank you for sharing all the stuff that you have learned. This has been extremely helpful for a complete PnP noob.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

@@locustcox Hi! Ok, great that you found the resources. I'm very happy the info's been useful to you. I was a n00b in the managing-a-PnP dept when I received the kit and feel I've still got a lot to learn--I'll just make sure to share any interesting finds along the way, and in fact have a few more videos in the pipe on the same subject. Good luck and enjoy!

Hi Pat, The Liteplacer is one of those machines that I keep coming back to because I think it has great potential for customisation. I pulled the trigger on one so of course, now i'm invested. Feeders are a really, really big deal and I am sure you know that. So I have set off to work on that issue before I get the machine and build it. A possible solution has been made by a chap named Stephen Hawes (has a youtube channel with the same name) Info is in his github repo @ github.com/sphawes/index It's part of a PnP machine he is developing which looks like a neat project that I might stick my fingers in, too. I am betting the feeder concept can be adapted to work with the Liteplacer. Your thoughts seeing as you have yours built? :) Cheers Pat.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, Same here: though the mods I've made so far have been pretty basic, my current wishlist includes * vacuum seal detection to deal with the occasional failed pick-up more gracefully; * swapping out the bottom vision camera for something that'll convert to HSV more reliably for OpenPnP; and * some sort of automated feed system--probably not worth it for every, or even most, parts but boy am I tired of resetting those 100n cap feeds Though not the fastest or bestest pick and place, if you want to play with the setup and/or you can get by with 0402 for your radio stuff, I've found it to work well and the price point is pretty nice too. Hit me up if you have any Qs or even just to show off your eventual setup: curious to see what you do with it.

@km20061234

4 жыл бұрын

I have purchased a few feeders to use on my Liteplacer from Ploopy Corp in Ontario, going to try them out over the next few weeks.

@km20061234

4 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies Have you chosen an up-looking camera to replace original? I would like to change over to openPnP and had experimented with the software early this year before my camera died. I am currently using the Juku software, but would like to try for better accuracy with the camera

@Mark19960

4 жыл бұрын

@@km20061234 That's an option. Thanks for mentioning it.

No fucking circles! Been there several times. :)

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

hahha, ho nooooo! Man, that got to me... I was losing it. Still haven't changed my cams, but it's been going much better lately.

Content would be nice but DUDE, showing the boards only one second and then back to see your bad hair for minutes just not helping the cause.

@PsychogenicTechnologies

3 жыл бұрын

hah, will try to add bad hair trigger warnings to future vids, and though I welcome any input on how to aid my desperate coiffe situation, I have to admit (and it obviously shows) that it's a bit low on my stack-o-priorities.

@sandsack123

3 жыл бұрын

@@PsychogenicTechnologies Always nice to see people totally missing the point. Maybe hold the hair back and read my "input" again.