Cartridges for SMD tapes for small scale manual assembly.
Inspired/copied from the project at hackaday.io.
Help wanted: (things that still need doing)...
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Check if scaling the sizes works as expected.
Some stuff in the code is still "ugly constants" and should be calculated from say the "size" variable. -
Figure out a way to make the tape-height-gap adjustable, then you don't need several different versions for different tape thickness values.
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maybe the "with spring" version (from the hackaday project) is more durable. Add it back?
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consider adding a manual feed lever. Engage in the holes in the tape, move precisely 4mm, and release.
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Consider allowing/adding computerized feed.
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The peelback angle is specified in a datasheet I came across as 170 to 180 degrees. i.e. the current 30 degrees in this design is too shallow. consider fixing this. (I haven't tried it yet).
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Design the RAIL system.
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Consider a lid. Maybe a post in the middle of the cartridge and a lid that mates with that. (or screws into)
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Consider a rim, so that the tape does not come out as easily.
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consider a "lid" on the "feeder-tube".