Open Source projects where we struggle with engineering, electronics, coding and who knows what else... In this case, OpenReflowPlate is a simple reflow plate for SMD PCBs, so hopefully you may find it interesting ;)
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OpenReflowPlate wants to be a complete controller where you can attach to it any heat plate and create a reflowplate for SMD components and PCBs. Right now, it is in prototype stage as I do not even have a PCB layout, just testing the capabilities with an expansion board from my Thermo-Logger-Device project. The microcontroller will be the PIC18F45k50.
This device is under development, so I do encourage you to not assembly, order any PCB or use any software from this repository until the project is finished.
NOT RECOMMENDED AS THE DEVICE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Instructions of use:
- Only one MAX31855KASA is in use.
- I use the LED output to activate an SSR to control the heat plate.
- Validate the product with the expansion board and the thermo logger device.
- Finish the Python software to control the heatplate.
- Start/finish the new PCB
- PIC18F45k50.
- Add 8 segment display.
- Add buttons for standalone mode.
- Develop the PID strategy inside the firmware of the microcontroller.
- Isolated USB communication to avoid any damage to the PC if in use.
- Test/Validate the project.
See the open issues for a full list of proposed features (and known issues).
State: Project UNFINISHED - 06/01/2023
Distributed under three licenses:
Making Devices - @MakingDevices
Project Link: https://github.com/makingdevices/OpenReflowPlate
Other Links: LinkTree