SMD Pick and place machine OpenPnP DIY

I have build this PnP machine for the SMD assembly of my small batches and prototype PCBs. It has assembled more then 1000 PCBs already. :)
Driven by OpenPnP, 2 Smoothieboards and own hardware

[@_DaveMadeThis]

Tobi if you're ever looking for work you're hired. Though I doubt that's ever a problem. This thing is awesome.

[@camdens466]

This is fantastic. If you ever get around to making a parts list and instructions please let us know! Good work!

[@MW-vg9dn]

I thought porn is forbidden on KZbin

[@MarkusSeidl]

That sound is majestic! 😍

[@davadoff]

It sounds bad, like the ball bearing blocks are not lubricated at all. Easiest to hear when it moves along Y axis - front to back.

[@ImGriffinP]

This is probably the best OpenPNP that I have seen to date. Where can we find more info on it? Are your aluminum components custom machined?

[@tobi4685]

Thank you very much for this feedback! All "not obvious standard parts" are custom designed and machined. Unfortunately there is no real documentation of the project jet. I am currently very busy, but I will let you know when I found the time to create and share some documentation.

[@camdens466]

Tobi yes please

[@MrPotxoka]

​@@tobi4685, Incredible speed of the machine, so far the videos I had seen did not have that performance. You are getting me back to the desire to build a machine despite not working in this sector. It would be appreciated to publish information about it, although many do not have the means to manufacture something so professional, for which we are beginning at least know that motors can be used, that camera, nozzles, etc. I'm waiting for more videos P * RN GEEK!

[@almaz3333]

Any updates about some documentation?

[@jnnewton]

@@tobi4685 Has there been any documentation update on this yet? If so, where can I find it?

[@lwisromero1392]

I remember about 25 years ago in panasonic electronics corp they have one like this but it was extremely fast. but all the components were loaded in an arm with a carrousel. it was amazing.

[@ahmidiyasser376]

this thing is a beast u did a fantastic job it will be super cool if u decided to share some documentation with us really great work man

[@StreamingUnderground]

Amazing work this is the best machined OpenPNP or even commercial machine I have see. This would be at the top of my wanted list. 👏

[@ahmedarduino4089]

Thank yo very much....Perfect work, this is the best what I see on DIY....hop you will share documents.

[@subhasarkar8823]

Getting inspiration for making the machine without knowing anything.

[@coffeeisthepathtovictory1290]

I could watch this for hours. So satisfying.

[@b-artrecords3886]

I want to learn that, for become the peace in Colombia. :( Nice Work!!!!!

[@stayingpersistent7457]

This is really cool! I'm inspired to make one when I get out of college!

[@AzaB2C]

Beautiful machine, great build. Look forward to learning more.

[@nad1061]

Hi, its great work. I'm looking forward for your documentation :)

[@khaem9675]

We are all waiting for this project! Nicely done

[@davadoff]

I think the ball bearing blocks are not lubricated at all. Easiest to hear when it moves along Y axis - front to back. It doesn’t slide smoothly & quietly.

[@608_diesel]

Very impressive! I used to operate pick and place chip shooters. Fuji CP4 and CP6 machines along with some MyData units. Your machine looks quite comparable to a MyData, I dig the feeder setup.

[@Know-Way]

Fantastic implementation! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelwerner6024]

Great Machine !!! Looking forward to see more details.

[@aarenstade2042]

Amazing work, would love to see how you made this!

[@yesmanmola4181]

Love that movement

[@BobBeatski71]

Excellent work. Couldn't get my head to understand Java, so had to resort to Python and OpenCV for my setup. Based on screw threads so nowhere near as fast as yours. Perhaps I'll take another look at it in the future...

[@juliorrsantos]

Any documentation? You could probably sell that.

[@brycedavey1252]

This is insane, good job!

[@riccardoanzil5998]

Amazing job!!! 👍👍👍

[@gavinmassey8327]

Amazing work!

[@jackevans2386]

Great work !

[@zakariazaki7513]

I like this video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco*°

[@MrFelipeX300]

Very nice work. If I could make a recomendation is to use jerk limited trayectories to avoid unwanted vibration and have softer movements. Let me know if you document this proyect, thanks for sharing

[@billmoffitt7411]

Does anyone know how the nozzle knows where to stop when it comes down to place the part? Radar?

[@leeackerson2579]

Very impressive!

[@fitus8577]

Hi Tobi, its an amazing build. Can you share some detailed photos?

[@zhoufeng512]

Tobi do you have time sharing us more about this machine

[@williamhuang5329]

Hanzhen harmonic drive gear , strain wave gear reducer, robot joint , over 30 years experience

[@user-xc1dq3lk6d]

Can public documantation and BOM file for build it DIY ?

[@TanishqIsHere]

Fantastic work! Would you be able to provide the information regarding the motors, and if they are open-loop or closed-loop.

[@38Xav]

Very amazing work ! You also did feeders by yourself ?

[@intrepide43]

Genius... realy genius

[@bradselph6463]

How is the machine holding up? I would love to chat more about it since looking to build one.

[@zhoufeng512]

this is really a thing!

[@AdrianElMeca]

Awesome machine! 4 nozzles, that's nice, hope I can get mine faster with the oDrive driver, youre using bldc motors right?

[@tobi4685]

Hi Adrian, the machine is driven by Plug&Drive motors from Nanotec. (Closed loop steppers) Thanks for your feedback!

[@AdrianElMeca]

@@tobi4685 really awesome, one question, could you please send me your machine.xml so I can see nozzle & camera config? Please! [e-mail], thanks!

[@trinhdinhhuu5079]

@@tobi4685 could you please send me your machine.xml so I can see nozzle & camera config? Please! [e-mail], thanks!

[@MrLedball]

Good afternoon! I also have a problem setting up the Z feed drive. Can I see your machine.xml? [e-mail]

[@skykalaicreations]

How much did you spend to make this machine?

[@TickyTack23]

Can you make a video of a high level overview of the project? Maybe describe some of the hardware you are using, how you are driving the feeders, some of the modifications and problems you had to overcome. I think some well versed engineers can gather the rest just from that. Also, are you using a CNC extruder for the solder paste, or stencils?

[@tobi4685]

Hi TickyTack, Yes I will do that but it will take some time. Im using stencils with the manual stecil printer you can see on the table in the Background.

[@TickyTack23]

@@tobi4685 Completely understandable. Thank you for the reply.

[@michaellabuda1414]

Did you make the feeders yourself also?

[@miroyu]

Hi , it is amezing design , how you control all placing heads? How to combine 2 pcs of Smoothieboards? Thank you for sharing your video with us.

[@klotildn1153]

Not bad ,but you should use higher belt tension!

[@agganitk]

feeders.. what feeders you used

[@MichaelWilliams-jk5cs]

Hi Tobi -- Would it be possible for you to share more about your design. It is AWESOME! I know you posted about the steppers being Nanotec Plug&Drive". PD6-C and PD4-C. I believe the nozzles are Juki. I am curious what you used for the placement heads, commercial feeders and how put it all together with two Smoothie Boards and OpenPnP. Thank you!

[@GnexlabNuri]

Your liner shaft holders are custom parts or Can you share with us a link to buy from

[@almaz3333]

Hi! Awesome machine! Does it able to place 0402 and QFN 0.5mm pitch?

[@StreamingUnderground]

What Cameras are you using? I have noticed more people are using the Red Led can you share this info please. 👏

[@noel1637]

Is he using a compressor? We can't hear the vacuum pump.

[@ifly788]

you have done a grate job very well done .May I be so bold and ask you what vison software are you using

[@oferkrupka]

can you share the design, looks awesome!

[@EL34XYZ]

Hi, nice build. How are you moving the nozzles up and down? I am trying to figure out how I am going to do that on my build. Thanks

[@darthtechnologies553]

Nice machine. Are you open sourcing any of the hardware/software on the project?

[@maurizio66blu]

Hi! Great job! How much does it costs in Euro?

[@willson8246]

It's awesome. Are x and y motor stepper motors or 3 phase servo motors?

[@anatolyryaskov8507]

Хорошая работа.

[@wormball]

Where did you get the tape pulling rod assembly?

[@samsungs5s569]

Hi love tihs....want to build the pnp-placehead as yours but no documentation available but thinking any possible to crank up the amount 4 to 8 placeheads or is the max 4 heads

[@MKRCLabs]

Insisting

[@flitch321]

Would you be so kind to tell us dimensions of your machine and thickness and length of X & Y linear rods? Maybe even upload few high res pictures?

[@oxfordelectronics8313]

Tell me you driver for motor used? Model stepper motor?

[@Sh4dowHunter42]

Not bad for a first try.

[@sambathjohn4857]

i hope, i can build it

[@hasantariq5470]

@Tobi: How much it costed you? and incase if you want to sell it in fully functional form what will be the price?

[@dkyadav8973]

Can we buy it ? If yes please tell me ? How can we get it ?

[@midihardware]

Will you ever find the time to build another one and sell it probably?

[@laughoutloud208]

Please help me, what is name of motherboard used in pick and place machine and can communicate with openpnp? Please help me 😭😭

[@zdenkostanec1622]

Hello Tobi, awesome machine, what are the dimensions and cross-section of the linear guides? Best regards. Zdenko

[@zdenkostanec1622]

I forgot to ask how wide the belts are? Thanks, best regards.

[@xmicron9475]

Hi Tobi, Great job! I would like to ask what air compressor are you using for the feeders? Thanks, Frank

[@pentachronic]

I'm a complete noob to this. How does the machine calibrate the camera position to the head position ? There's obviously a mechanical x/y offset and I was wondering how the software automatically calibrates for this ? A very cool video though.

[@terminsane]

it moves the head until the chip is centered on the camera below. It resets its current x/y coords to the new position, and the program continues. the x/y/z "zero" position of the machine is probably the camera calibrator. then there is an offset for the workplace coordinates. the orientation of the chips are expected. to be the same in the feeder.

[@Nerdsking]

The time, effort, and money you have to spent on it, it much easier to buy a professional from China.

[@CapApollo]

i dont need this machine...but i want it..

[@dogboy1190]

Hi, Do you have a link for the motors and motor driver that you used for your machine. I looked on the Nanotec site for closed loop steppers and drivers but could not find anything that may be suitable. Thank you

[@tobi4685]

Hi Dogboy, I am traveling at the moment. I will be back in the office on Tuesday. I will share the links then. The series is called "Plug&Drive". PD6-C and PD4-C if this helps for the meantime.

[@sagarjogiya]

What's the price of it? I want to buy it.

[@everytoolashammer9427]

What's it doing when it goes over the red light?

[@ImGriffinP]

There is a camera facing upwards that is used to align the part after pickup so that it is perfectly placed on the PCB.

[@IceTurf]

nIce

[@papydoctor]

I think that Tobi is dead since no answer for a long time...

[@iamdavezero]

i can confirm that he is still alive

[@mojalovaa1]

How much cph you have on that machine?

[@tobi4685]

3:01 says 2283.5 CPH on this job.

[@mojalovaa1]

Tobi stepper motor or servo ? who controller is used on this machine ?

[@Mike4_friends]

@@mojalovaa1 Nanotec Plug&Drive". PD6-C and PD4-C

[@plebecjusz]

Does anyone know where I can find red led ring like used on this machine? I like how leds are bowl shaped and angled, this will help with unwanted reflections I'm having.

[@mojalovaa1]

What camera is used on this machine , some link ?

[@campeonperron]

Do you sell the kit to do it?