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PixiePlacer / PixiePlacer

The PixiePlacer is a DIY Pick and Place Machine for SMD Components running OpenPnP.
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Nozzle Changer #1

Closed AzureOz closed 6 months ago

AzureOz commented 9 months ago

Great project, thank you for sharing it. I know you are just starting to post info on various parts of the project and I look forward to your updates. Are you able to add any info on the Juki Nozzle Changer? Any setup, connection, configuration and programming needed for the changer operation and it's servo drive. A video of it changing bits would be wonderful.

PixiePlacer commented 9 months ago

Thanks a lot! Glad you like it ;) I first started with developing a Nozzle Changer where the Nozzle slides in from the side. I did not like this design because you need to be perfectly positioned in X, Y and Z-Coordinates inorder for the machine not to bump into the print and loose steps. This is why I designed this Nozzle Changer. You will need a 9g Servo, a Ball Joint from a cheap 2mm RC steering Joint (Link) and a couple of M3 screws. The part is just attached to the Aluminium Rails and the Servo is directly controlled by the Motion Controller. I am using the “M280” G-Code command to set the angle of the servo. You can just configure an Actuator before and after the Automatic Nozzle Changer in OpenPnP. I will show the Nozzle Changer in my upcoming Videos, but I don’t have a date set yet. PixiePlacer

slaesh commented 8 months ago

great stuff. recently saw this video here from @Mike-Menci. looks similar, maybe you guys can connect and build one awesome instead of two great ones :)

Mike-Menci commented 8 months ago

Salaesh - Similar to ??

Mike-Menci commented 8 months ago

Oh I see what you mean...

PixiePlacer commented 7 months ago

Yes the design is based on the work of @Mike-Menci. Credits are now given here. I would love to colaborate on the desin. Mike does amazing work, especially his work on the Component Feeders.

Mike-Menci commented 6 months ago

Hi - Good to see some progress - you can find my GrabCad Files as well here; https://grabcad.com/library/juki-nozzle-changer-park-1 Enjoy using and Parking Juki Nozzles!

Mike-Menci commented 6 months ago

How do you change Juki nozzles if you are using "Juki Nozzle Holder (Tool Change Capable) = from Betz Technik "? https://www.betztechnik.ca/store/p32/Quick_change_Juki_nozzle_holders-_NEMA8%2F_11_hollow_shaft.html

PixiePlacer commented 6 months ago

I am using this head: Link

PixiePlacer commented 6 months ago

@Mike-Menci I love your feeder designs a lot and I can't wait to see your progress in the future. DM me on Discord if you want ;)