3D Printer Converted into Through-Hole Soldering Robot

[twistedsymphony]

Pretty impressive, this guy took a cheap 3D printer and replaced the hot-end and extruder with a soldering iron and a spool feeder then programmed it to do his soldering work for him. He said he hand coded to the G-code, though I know guys that do that for our CNC machines at work so it's not that out of the norm. Probably would want to 3D print a jig to ensure that all the components are held in place and the PCB is in the same spot every time.

part files and more info:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3...e_F4rM2b8VXnEeXfhfbnU1-gUhiRsqGptZOkaAE2yMuo4

I think this would probably speed up the manufacturing process for @Mitsurugi-w and @Apocalypse on those multi kits

 

[Mitsurugi-w]

I'd not be able to wrap my mind around the software needed to set that up. Lol.

 

[West]

That's freaking sick.