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Title: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: RJ on February 13, 2012,
Well I could see the issues where coming with getting small number of EtherDongle pcbs done for us and so I began work to make it possible to handle smaller amounts. 

Video of progress :

http://vimeo.com/35928824

I should be able to keep us stocked with pcbs for the ETD from here on.

I attached a image of the outcome of the test shown. Was very happy with it.

RJ
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Post by: tbone321 on February 13, 2012,
Now that is really cool.  Did you mahke changes to the toaster oven as well?
Title: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Mike Hill on February 13, 2012,
I heard you mention a production line....I will come sit in and be the oven cooker.  Haha!


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Post by: chrisatpsu on February 13, 2012,
what's the mark on the chip? just from holding it, or is it damaged?
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Post by: bwhite505 on February 13, 2012,
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what's the mark on the chip? just from holding it, or is it damaged?

Looks like a reflection. The view from the camera on the pick and place like he took a shot of the screen while it was being placed or inspected.


RJ you never cease to amaze me. You sir are a genius.  <wd..

Brian
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Post by: thestig on February 13, 2012,
That is seriously awesome. RJ, we owe you big time for all that you do for the diy community.
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Post by: RJ on February 13, 2012,
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what's the mark on the chip? just from holding it, or is it damaged?

I designed a device to allow me to see directly down on the chip and still use vacuum to handle it at the same time. It uses a USB microscope to get the view and it requirers the cam to look down through arcylic. That is just it is not perfectly clean and then magnified about 50x. the chip is perfect.

In this picture I am not holding it I just put the finished board in the machine to be able to snap a closeup pic for you guys.

RJ
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Post by: pk on February 13, 2012,
That is really nice RJ.
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Post by: deanathpc on February 13, 2012,
Looks like yer getting commercial RJ! lol

After working for an communications company that did all of this it looks good!  The only thing the company didn't do was their own boards.  They got into SMT parts and once the pick and place machines were up and running things moved along quickly.  While your setup isn't like theirs you have saved thousands of dollars that's for sure.  Just proves that will a little motivation, know how, and time you can do anything! :)

Awesome job!
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Post by: chrisatpsu on February 13, 2012,
i knew Rj was part Cyborg....  or maybe just borg....   we will asimilate your blinky...  resistance is futile!
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Post by: rdebolt on February 13, 2012,
Looks awesome RJ! Should be a lot faster and better quality control than having someone else do it for you! Now it just takes more of your time!  ;)  <res.
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Post by: chrisatpsu on February 13, 2012,
sorta reminds you of if you want it done right....
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Post by: rdebolt on February 13, 2012,
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sorta reminds you of if you want it done right....

Exactly!!!!
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Post by: rimist on February 13, 2012,
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Looks awesome RJ! Should be a lot faster and better quality control than having someone else do it for you! Now it just takes more of your time!  ;)  <res.
Would it be difficult to duplicate what you made RJ? That way another co-op manager could take some of the load off you?

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Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Slite on February 13, 2012,
Nope, pretty easy to duplicate... IF you have a CNC mill in your basement converted to a pick'n'place machine. And a crazy hacked toaser oven that is monitored for temperature... Other than that.. PoC! :)
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Post by: rwave on February 13, 2012,
RJ,

Very impressive!

Since I'm in the next Etherdongle coop, can I request Serial Number ONE?   :D   :D   :D

Richard (from SoCal)
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Post by: peteandvanessa on February 13, 2012,
I'm amazed at what RJ can do. I don't think I've ever seen someone so driven and creative.

 <res.
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Post by: bassmants on February 13, 2012,
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Nope, pretty easy to duplicate... IF you have a CNC mill in your basement converted to a pick'n'place machine. And a crazy hacked toaser oven that is monitored for temperature... Other than that.. PoC! :)
<la..

Awesome job RJ.  A true innovator. <res.
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Post by: rimist on February 13, 2012,
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Nope, pretty easy to duplicate... IF you have a CNC mill in your basement converted to a pick'n'place machine. And a crazy hacked toaser oven that is monitored for temperature... Other than that.. PoC! :)
Well, other than the basement, modified cnc mill, and hacked toaster oven, I have everything needed.... <fp.

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Post by: chrisatpsu on February 13, 2012,
it's all borg implants, i tell ya
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Post by: Ozmin on February 13, 2012,
Heck of a job RJ  :)  Your imagination, skill and shear knowledge is amazing!!

Bill A.
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Post by: Penfold on February 13, 2012,
RJ, you are the Willy Wonka of Electronics in the holiday lighting community.  When are you going to send out five golden tickets to check out your basement with all the candy making secrets? >.d9
Title: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Ron on February 13, 2012,
I just want to know what the toaster oven controller is going to be called?

Lynx Toc (toaster oven controller)
Lynx Roc (reflow oven controller)
Lynx Aero (Ae reflow oven)

Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Segull on February 13, 2012,
"where does he get those wonderful toys!"

whaooo RJ   <res.
Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: jess_her on February 14, 2012,
Anything in the future for mulity layered, just about the only thing left.
 
DLA just dosent know how luckey we are to have you
Sound like a broken record here but thank you again.
Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: caretaker on February 14, 2012,
Ok when's the coop for the CNC machine....  ;D
Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Gary on February 15, 2012,
The line between hobby and assembly line business (non-profit or not) is starting to blur...
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Post by: SteveMaris on February 15, 2012,
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Ok when's the coop for the CNC machine....  ;D
1 for kit 1 please.
Thank you.
Title: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: comporder1 on February 15, 2012,
Put me in for 1 of kit 1 too

Thanks!
;)


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Post by: chrisatpsu on February 15, 2012,
 <fp.
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Post by: bcstuff on February 15, 2012,
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Ok when's the coop for the CNC machine....  ;D

It is not ready for coop... it doesn't self replicate yet.
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Post by: tbone321 on February 15, 2012,
How do you know.   >:D
Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: Slite on February 16, 2012,
Actually... It is quite capable of selfreplicating itself... :)

Since the CNC is an RJ design, he could very well use it to cut "copies" of itself... at least as far as the wood parts of it :)

I'm more interested to know when the "homecooked" etherdongles starts to show up in the DLA Store though :)

/Stefan
Title: Re: RJ's at it again!!
Post by: therealbigjim on February 16, 2012,
I liked the SS desk plaque  he made with the CNC machine.....in the video one down....