Summary of AMOEBA ROBOTICS’ BOARDITTO – AN AFFORDABLE PICK AND PLACE MACHINE
Amoeba Robotics introduces the Boarditto, an affordable desktop pick-and-place machine priced at $1,950. Designed for engineers and makers, it automates PCB assembly with a speed of over 15 components per minute. Key features include dual cameras for alignment correction, support for up to 16 feeders, and an integrated vacuum pump. The device operates offline using a built-in computer and the Boarditto V1.0 app, reducing manual errors associated with hand-soldering.
Parts used in the Boarditto:
- Dual camera setup
- Built-in computer
- Built-in vacuum pump
- Automatic nozzle changer
- Up to 16 feeders
- Boarditto V1.0 app
Hong Kong-based Amoeba Robotics is set to launch a pick and place machine for engineers, designers, and makers to conveniently automate the assembly of their PCBs ontop of their desks, with a more affordable price range going for $1,950. This is incredible because most pick and place machines are incredibly expensive, with the desktop models running into thousands of dollars or more.
Founded in 2010, Amoeba Robotics is a Hong Kong-based research, engineering, and design company that focuses on advanced robotics and automation. The company says that their Boarditto is suitable for rapid prototyping and small-batch manufacturing, boasting of more than 15 components placed per minute. The device has an extensive feature set for a desktop machine and includes a dual camera setup, one above, and one below, which automatically detects fiducial markers that compensate for PCB misalignment, and corrects the position of each component during the pick and place process. Users have the option of up to 16 feeders loaded at any time and supports both JEDEC and custom trays.
The Boarditto doesn’t need a connection to the internet to function, this is due to its built-in computer (no specifics as to type), enabling you to add a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to program the machine using the Boarditto V1.0 app. “Amoeba” equipped the pick and place machine with a built-in vacuum pump to keep things neat, also has an automatic nozzle changer, and can accept PCBs at up to 160mm x 100mm.
The Boarditto helps to free up your time and energy by leaving the repetitive task of assembling PCBs to a machine. It also helps in avoiding inaccuracies and mistakes that can easily occur when hand-soldering, such as bridging pins of fine-pitched components or placing a component on the wrong spot.
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- What is the price of the Boarditto?
The Boarditto is available for $1,950. - How many components can the machine place per minute?
The device boasts placing more than 15 components per minute. - Does the Boarditto require an internet connection to function?
No, it does not need an internet connection due to its built-in computer. - Can the machine correct PCB misalignment?
Yes, the dual camera setup detects fiducial markers to compensate for misalignment. - What is the maximum number of feeders supported?
Users have the option of up to 16 feeders loaded at any time. - How does the machine help avoid soldering mistakes?
It leaves repetitive tasks to the machine, avoiding inaccuracies like bridging pins or wrong placements. - What software is used to program the machine?
Users program the machine using the Boarditto V1.0 app. - What are the maximum PCB dimensions accepted?
The machine can accept PCBs at up to 160mm x 100mm.
