[time-nuts] OT stuffing boards: was GPS interface/prototyping board

[Adrian Godwin]

On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 3:32 PM, Attila Kinali <attila at kinali.ch> wrote:

>
> The trick is to use semi-manual pick&place machines for low volumes.
> Ie machines that you do not program, but guide by hand. This allows
> faster and more accurate placing of components than would be possible
> with a pure manual process, but does not have any of the complexity
> of the fully automated solutions. The components do not need to be
> 100% exactly centered, as the surface tension of the molten solder will
> pull the parts into place (which is also the reason why the copper inside
> the solder resist mask should be symmetric).
>

For what it's worth, I have a manual / guided pick and place machine
available. UK pickup only unless you're really keen ! Off-list please if
anyone's interested.

-adrian