I’ve been so sad about the fact that last video you uploaded about this was way too long ago! Searched your website and so many ways to reach out to you and damn finally the wait is over and I’m sooo happy about it ! Really appreciate you for all your efforts !
Quite cool to see your dynamic pring adjustment for tape thickness!, I used your design as a base and made an complient version of it. Without having seen this video, great work!
Nice work. I currently use a simple vacuum pump (reversed fish tank pump) that works very well, and I can definitely vouch that a vacuum pump is a major improvement over using tweezers for SMD placement. I’m tempted, but I have to admit that I’m going to struggle with justifying the price when I already have a working (but certainly not as nice) solution. But, I certainly recommend a vacuum pump solution to anyone still using tweezers!
@@RobinReiter Yes, I’m still thinking about it. :) Unfortunately, buying the awesome pixel pump with a couple of magazine packs and rails comes to nearly NZ$1,200 with the tax. Which is a lot of money for me to justify. But seeing in your “SMD Magazines Intro” YT video that the 3D printed rails are compatible, that would save me some money and I can make the rails in various lengths as needed. Still pondering how much I can afford, but the option of just buying a few v2 Magazine packs might be my fall back. Hmm…
Hi Robin! I can't believe I've only just discovered this project, it looks amazing. I noticed on your website that you have your CE and UKCA certificates. I know it might be a slightly boring subject, but I'd love to hear more about that process and EMI/EMC testing.
Dude I really love what you've made here! I remember watching your first version a long time ago, and then when I woke up this morning and saw "Pixel Pump" in my inbox I was excited all over again to see it!
Congratulations! It looks awesome! I'm already ordering one for small batch PBC assembly and I'm probably ordering 3 more for the repair shop. Is the software running on your tablet a custom solution? do you have more info on it? I usually just create a Paint 3D file color coding the assembly files by package, but yours seems more automated. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for ordering a unit 🥳 The software is called iBOM. Its running on a Mac nearby and the iPad is just a remote monitor. The Pixel Pump is connected to the Mac with USB-C and is therefore capable of remotely controlling it.
iBOM itself is a KiCad Plugin that generates an HTML version of your board. Its great for picking and placing. The Pixel Pump will get software improvements over the next weeks which brings more functionality to the second pedal. github.com/openscopeproject/InteractiveHtmlBom/blob/master/InteractiveHtmlBom/web/ibom.html
Can you please give me a link to your video on the updated v2 magazines? I saw a video linked from somewhere, but I can’t find it again, and for some strange reason it doesn’t seem to be visible in your YT video listings? I can only see your original old video on the v1 magazine listed (which I’m currently using). Thanks.
@@RobinReiter I found it! It is linked from your website on the magazine product page. It is a YT video called “SMD Magazines Intro” (unlisted) 6 July 2021. It’s an excellent 10 minute long video which answered my questions. i.e. The loading process of the magazine components, and that the original 3D printed rails are compatible with the v2 magazines. You really should make this video “listed” in your YT video list, as it really is still an excellently detailed intro to v2 cartridge usage. Especially for those of us wondering about the usability differences compared to the old v1 design (the upgrades look really good by the way). :)
I’ve been so sad about the fact that last video you uploaded about this was way too long ago! Searched your website and so many ways to reach out to you and damn finally the wait is over and I’m sooo happy about it ! Really appreciate you for all your efforts !
Thank you very much!
Your work is amazing! - Great concept and great idea!
Quite cool to see your dynamic pring adjustment for tape thickness!, I used your design as a base and made an complient version of it. Without having seen this video, great work!
Nice work. I currently use a simple vacuum pump (reversed fish tank pump) that works very well, and I can definitely vouch that a vacuum pump is a major improvement over using tweezers for SMD placement. I’m tempted, but I have to admit that I’m going to struggle with justifying the price when I already have a working (but certainly not as nice) solution. But, I certainly recommend a vacuum pump solution to anyone still using tweezers!
If you already have a vacuum tool you might give the magazines and rails a try. You can also purchase them without buying a Pixel Pump :)
@@RobinReiter Yes, I’m still thinking about it. :) Unfortunately, buying the awesome pixel pump with a couple of magazine packs and rails comes to nearly NZ$1,200 with the tax. Which is a lot of money for me to justify. But seeing in your “SMD Magazines Intro” YT video that the 3D printed rails are compatible, that would save me some money and I can make the rails in various lengths as needed. Still pondering how much I can afford, but the option of just buying a few v2 Magazine packs might be my fall back. Hmm…
Awesome machine for makers . One of the best diy tool.
Hi Robin! I can't believe I've only just discovered this project, it looks amazing. I noticed on your website that you have your CE and UKCA certificates. I know it might be a slightly boring subject, but I'd love to hear more about that process and EMI/EMC testing.
That is very impressive, I might actually build one myself. Great work!! a really useful tool for electronics!!
and it is very compact
Thank you!
What Pump did you use? @@RobinReiter
Dude I really love what you've made here! I remember watching your first version a long time ago, and then when I woke up this morning and saw "Pixel Pump" in my inbox I was excited all over again to see it!
This is how to show a product's use!
What I'm missing is a Kit Version
All parts minus the 3D Print
My guess is there are a lot of people willing to do the PCB assembly themselves.
Hi, really cool tool. Is there any guide , for DIY version ? If I order mainboard and print it?
I'd love to have something like this. Would make life much easier.
just wow, well done!
Very nice. Where did you get the silicon buttons?
I have designed them but they are manufactured by another company.
Dude where is BGA placement with pixel pump?
Amazing, thank you very much
Congratulations! It looks awesome! I'm already ordering one for small batch PBC assembly and I'm probably ordering 3 more for the repair shop.
Is the software running on your tablet a custom solution? do you have more info on it? I usually just create a Paint 3D file color coding the assembly files by package, but yours seems more automated.
Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for ordering a unit 🥳 The software is called iBOM. Its running on a Mac nearby and the iPad is just a remote monitor. The Pixel Pump is connected to the Mac with USB-C and is therefore capable of remotely controlling it.
iBOM itself is a KiCad Plugin that generates an HTML version of your board. Its great for picking and placing.
The Pixel Pump will get software improvements over the next weeks which brings more functionality to the second pedal.
github.com/openscopeproject/InteractiveHtmlBom/blob/master/InteractiveHtmlBom/web/ibom.html
Can you please give me a link to your video on the updated v2 magazines? I saw a video linked from somewhere, but I can’t find it again, and for some strange reason it doesn’t seem to be visible in your YT video listings? I can only see your original old video on the v1 magazine listed (which I’m currently using). Thanks.
I haven't made a video specifically for the V2 magazines. Maybe that was something you saw on twitter?
@@RobinReiter I found it! It is linked from your website on the magazine product page. It is a YT video called “SMD Magazines Intro” (unlisted) 6 July 2021. It’s an excellent 10 minute long video which answered my questions. i.e. The loading process of the magazine components, and that the original 3D printed rails are compatible with the v2 magazines. You really should make this video “listed” in your YT video list, as it really is still an excellently detailed intro to v2 cartridge usage. Especially for those of us wondering about the usability differences compared to the old v1 design (the upgrades look really good by the way). :)
i love this so much
sir how to purchase this product
Hey there! Its available in my shop.
shop.robins-tools.com
Very cool !
Magazine outshine pixel pump….show us some BGA.