LED Solder Press Status Report Presentation One  By Ryan Bigl &  Kyle Levesque

Problem statement Design an automated miniature solder press that is able to…  Solder pre-glued surface mount LED emitters to a metallic circuit board.  Test the LED after completion  Be faster and more efficient than hand assembly.  Not need human aid, after initial setup is completed.

Solutions  Build a X table with an adjustable jig for metallic circuit boards.  Make a single press/ dual soldering iron system with electronically fed solder.  Allow user to initially select predetermined board size and stores data throughout the run.

System Overview  User interface and controls  Pneumatic controlled motion  Computer controlled soldering irons and feed system  Computer recorded test system  Preprogrammed board sizing

Original Time Breakdown

Old Project Division Ryan  Pneumatic system  Wire feed system  Web page  User Manual  Presentations Kyle  Solder probe system  User interface system  Test system  Presentations

A few new decisions…..

New System Overview  Basic User interface and controls  Basic Pneumatic solder iron motion  Computer Controlled soldering irons and feed system  Computer recorded test system

New Time Breakdown

New Project Division Ryan  Solder feed system  Adjustable jig system  Web page  Presentations Kyle  Basic Pneumatic system  Solder probe system  User manual  Presentations  Test system

completed Goals  Define system setup and feasibility.  Make a task list and divide up hours for project.  Meet with LedDynamics to present ideas.  Redefine project from the companies considerations and time management.

Upcoming Goals  Decide what soldering system to use through testing and research, (either liquid or solid).  Design Jig mounting setup for multiple board sizes, (Adjustable fence).  Decide on solder iron wattages and design though research and testing.  Communicate with LedDynamics about final system design and budget.  Manufacture “test” boards for soldering system. Both

Budget ItemQuantityDescriptionSale Price $Sale Total $ Controller1Microcontroller50.00 Air regulator and filter system 1Single regulator and dual filter trapUNKNOWN Solder Cylinder1Double-acting cylinder with end position cushioningUNKNOWN Pneumatic Tubing4 ft.Flexeel hose25'/ Wire Feed1 or 2UNKNOWN Solder22 reels Soldering Tips2size: 3/64" (.047", 1.1 mm) Jig base Stocksee desc. Steel or plastic plate stock: 1" x 12" x 18" ASTM B test Stocksee desc.Aluminum flat stock.125" x 12" x 2’7.71 Complete Total

Project Contacts  Oliver Piluski, LED Dynamics  or  John Kidder, Senior Projects Teacher   Andre St. Denis, Senior Projects Teacher 

Questions?