Small Batch Assembly

Affordable Low-Volume Electronics Assembly

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@ibelings @SpaceStation22 Warning: do not back up. Severe tire damage.

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Feeder's Eye View.

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@RobosproutLLC @oshpark @OSHStencils @hackaday @rheingoldheavy @tindie Manncorp MC400..

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The next step to preparing a job for the pick and place is mounting the components onto feeders. @oshpark, @OSHStencils, @hackaday, @rheingoldheavy, @tindie
Spot your stickers?

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...After loading and mounting the components on the pick and place, the next step is training the machine vision and performing test picks. The machine is a @ManncorpInc MC-400

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The next step to preparing a job for the pick and place is mounting the components onto feeders. @oshpark, @OSHStencils, @hackaday, @rheingoldheavy, @tindie
Spot your stickers?

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Pick and place machines eliminate some but not all labor. A good bit remains in setup. First step is parts check-in and leader splicing

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Every year the average technician inhales between 10-20 0201s - don't let it be you! 😂

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Not every part makes it onto the board (but we still think you're cool)!

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@AlperenAkkuncu @lukebayes That one should have been caught during inspection

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Epic toaster oven reflow fail

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@philletourneau Probably north of 10k.. which is where I usually draw the line

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End of a not so small batch

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@WeAreRSGroup Flux is still your friend even when you use 10x too much. But..

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@dvdfreitag @sad_electronics @ElectronicsLcsc Yes. Onshape exports nice 2D drawings.

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First experience with @ElectronicsLcsc custom cable fabrication was good. JST PH 2mm 6 pos tails. 125 pcs $0.64 each delivered.

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@sad_electronics @ElectronicsLcsc What I sent them was far from a best-practice engineering drawing. There was a good bit of back and forth over email. They then responded with a proper drawing they could understand.

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Go Speed Racer!

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Final check of an RF design w/GerbV before sending to fab

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Shields UP!

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Sure you can solder SD cards straight onto PCBs.. But when is this prescriptive or necessary?