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#91

RV Software / Re: Feeder and explorer

Last post by Mike - March 08, 2024, 01:08:55 AM

I think the only permanent place to edit the feeder indexes is in teh .fdr files, which is a pain - one of the few really dumb design decisions - they should always have been in the CDF as they depend mostly on componant size.

As regards  W98 crashing, adding more RAM might help - ISTR having some issues a while ago that were fixed this way

#92

RV Software / Feeder and explorer

Last post by spiyda - March 05, 2024, 01:47:19 PM

Does anyone know where the permanent feeder #indexes are stored ?

I get a bit frustrated that I manually edit them, they work OK but they are not stored for the next run,


A second issue is that my windows 98 seems to crash to the extent it turns off the machine if I try to use file manager..   anyone know a fix short of re-installing ?

Chris

#93

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by trev - January 10, 2024, 12:31:27 PM

Mike if you think you might not build them I might buy them off you if you want?

#94

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by trev - January 07, 2024, 10:15:39 PM

They are a bit of a faff to put together and then getting them calibrated turned out to be even more of a faff. I got there eventually but I have to say the printed parts I used did not seem to marry with the kit of bits. Few screws did not fit, some left over. Had to use a couple of my own, etc. But it did work.

What did you order? Do you know what you have? lol

Someone also found Yamaha CL clone feeders from a company called https://www.itechsmt.com/ They are 50$ each and appear to be decent. But you need an air solenoid as well and a compressor. But potentially the most straight forward route.

Trev

(Mike : edited to correct link)

#95

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by Mike - January 06, 2024, 10:25:24 PM

Received the parts -  was puzzled for a while as they came with no info & took a while to realise what this seemingly random box of bits even was, as it was a while since I ordered!
Having remembered, it then took a while to find any info on assembly as I couldn't remember where I'd found out about it & for some reason it wasn't in my Aliexpress order history.
Haven't got around to doing anything with it since...

#96

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by trev - January 05, 2024, 08:16:09 PM

Hi Mike, how did you get on with the feeders? I managed to get one built up. It was quite tricky to get working properly but it seems nice. Have attached a link to it working with 0402 parts.

I will test this feeder some more but I think I will buy more from him.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zPJujUt2Y-c


Trev

#97

For Sale/Wanted, Suppliers / RV bits clearout

Last post by Cubik - January 05, 2024, 02:03:19 PM

Happy new year everyone!
I am having a bit of a tidy up and as a result I have found some RV bits that I had forgotten about:

10X8 feeder #1  Blue with tension screws With rear arm & short patch cable
10X8 feeder #2  Blue with tension screw With rear arm & short patch cable
10X8 feeder #3  Blue with tension screws With rear arm & short patch cable
10X8 feeder #4  Blue with tension screws With rear arm & short patch cable
5 x 8, 3 x 12 feeder Blue, no tension screw With rear arm & short patch cable
Vib feeder

All of the above were serviced in 2020 and have not been used since.

Spare bits
10 x 8 feeder, no arm, no PCB
Feeder bottom chassis only.
Box of feeder bits. Belts, spare arms, take up reels
Box of various cables inc feeder cables, control box cables etc
Box containing 10 x arm board, 5 x PC control board, 10 x dsp board, various metal parts, some new

I also have various new and used tools and other parts, message me if you are interested in any of the above

Thanks

Paul

#98

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by trev - December 12, 2023, 02:00:11 PM

I have one here. They come really well packaged in kit form but it takes him a week to ship usually and a few weeks before they arrive. I have not had chance building it yet.

There is a version I am also going to build based on this design by the same company.

https://youtu.be/xfu4Jbbh21I?si=5K80VvTfmLfV7-yk

#99

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by Mike - December 12, 2023, 09:21:53 AM

Interesting - I've bought a couple to play with

#100

RV Hardware / Re: Scara

Last post by trev - December 11, 2023, 11:30:15 PM

You are likely right about the amount of effort it would take to convert.

Regarding feeders having you seen this video? The fella sells the parts as a kit and all that's needed is to print the plastic parts. I think the weak point of it is the life of the servo but the design is excellent.

https://youtu.be/mWer4ytN0Tg?si=IxvxFDR7ZpRtLsQz