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Comment: Lead is longer than the body. Should be the opposite. Ktkvtsh (talk) 16:54, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
LumenPnP is an open-source pick-and-place machine. It is designed as an accessible solution for hobbyists and organizations to quickly place components on circuit boards.
History
[edit]| Classification | Computer numerical control pick-and-place machine |
|---|---|
| Types | Open-source pick-and-place machine |
| Used with | Electronic assembly |
| Inventor | Stephen Hawes |
| Manufacturer | Opulo |
| Model | LumenPnP |
| Related | Pick-and-place machine |
The LumenPnP began as personal project of Stephen Hawes on his YouTube channel in early 2020.[1][2][3] While fulfilling a small Kickstarter project he ran in 2019,[4][5] Hawes was frustrated with the time involved with hand placing electronic components onto the boards needed for the project, and with the prohibitive cost of outsourcing assembly or buying a pick-and-place-machine.[6]
In May 2020, Hawes released the source for the first version of the machine on Github,[7] allowing for hundreds of community members to build one themselves.[8]
In April 2021, Hawes founded Opulo to continue development of the LumenPnP and to begin selling machines.[9] Hawes announced in December 2021 that Opulo raised $100,000 using a SAFE note from investor Joel Spolksy.[10][11] In February 2022, Opulo began selling the kit version of the LumenPnP,[12][13] and have since moved to selling almost fully-assembled machines.[14][15]
Originally called the Index, the name of the project was changed in February of 2022 following a cease-and-desist request[16] from an unnamed party.
Design
[edit]The LumenPnP operates as a belt-driven pick-and-place machine using rails for all linear motion. It is compatible with a wide range of SMT components as small 0402.[17] and supports custom automatic reel feeders for more autonomous operation.[18] The LumenPnP uses a fixed upward-facing camera for part orientation detection, and a downward-facing camera on the head of the machine for part placement[7]
Community
[edit]The LumenPnP is actively developed by Opulo alongside the open-source community. Most discussion happens in the community Discord server. It is fully designed in open source CAD software. In December of 2020, the LumenPnP 3D design was moved from Fusion360 to FreeCAD to improve flexibility in open source distribution.[19] The electronic design is done using KiCAD.[7]
A collection of modifications to the LumenPnP is maintained by the community,[20] along with 3D printed modifications on the 3D file sharing site, Printables.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Index - an Open Source Pick and Place". YouTube. 9 May 2020.
- ^ Szczys, Mike (2020-05-11). "Open Source Pick And Place Has A $450 BOM Cost". Hackaday. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Open Source PnP Project Can Place and Solder with a $450 BOM Cost". Hackster.io. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Nardi, Tom (2019-02-25). "Glowtie Is Perfect For Those Fancy Dress Raves". Hackaday. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Stephen Hawes (2020-05-09). The Index - An Open Source Pick And Place. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Stephen Hawes". stephenhawes.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ a b c opulo-inc/lumenpnp, Opulo, 2024-12-18, retrieved 2024-12-19
- ^ Hackaday Supercon 2022: Stephen Hawes - Lessons Learned Starting an Open Source Hardware Company. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Stephen Hawes (2021-02-20). Mid-Scale Manufacturing. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rowntree, Dave (2022-01-04). "Angel Investor Gives Open Source PnP A Massive Boost". Hackaday. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Stephen Hawes (2021-12-18). Outgrowing the Garage. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ Stephen Hawes (2022-02-12). LumenPnP - Desktop Pick and Place Machine. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ "LumenPnP Kits are shipping today!". Opulo. 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Opulo Introduces LumenPnP v4: Accurate and Reliable Pick and Place for". Opulo. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Opulo (2024-09-10). Introducing LumenPnP v4. Retrieved 2024-12-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ "We Got a Cease and Desist". YouTube. 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Home". GitHub.
- ^ opulo-inc/feeder, Opulo, 2024-11-17, retrieved 2024-12-19
- ^ "Switching the Index PNP to FreeCAD!". YouTube. 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases". Notion. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Stargirl (2024-12-19). "Lumen Printables Collection".