October 29, 2020
Description
Quick change / replace clip on SMD reel holder for CHMT pick and place machines (Tested on CHMT36)
This was designed since CHMT Entry level P&P machines have very limited amount of reels (only 22x 8mm tapes with different values).
Reels from the middle of the stack are complicated to replace on by project basis
this can be used to quickly mount the seldomly used components
Special purpose passives, big capacitors, and active components like LEDs, LDOs, TVS diodes, etc can cost quite a lot for a whole reel.
This allows you to have a tape with only few hundred components instead of whole reel
There are 2 flat areas on Top and one on the back to use marker or label maker to note the Package, Value, Voltage, Tolerance, Model number, Cost of component...
Version 2 has a slot in the bottom(aprox 75mm or 3" in lenght) to store the tape and some extra cover tape
To Do / Tips:
5) Use a narrow gift wrapping tape to extend the plastic peel to the winding wheel
6) A 12mm Aluminum tube on the wall can be used as storage rack
7) Use different colors for different component types (Capacitors Brown, Resistors Blue, ...)
License:
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