Thanks very interesting links. Maybe should try this after all......

/Ake


ThePicMan wrote:

>At 11.53 2005.05.06 +0200, you wrote:
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>>>Why don't you DIY?
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>>I have thought about it. But  can one get good results?
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>I'd say definitely yes. Check these links:
>
>http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200006/oven_art.htm
>http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/stencil_article_page1.htm
>http://www.beloev.net/gbvio.html
>http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/ReflowToaster/reflow-toaster.htm
>http://www.esmonde-white.com/toasteroven.html
>http://articulationllc.home.comcast.net/sm0402.htm
>
>there's even a group/mailinglist somewhere.. but I don't recall
>where / what is its name, sorry.
>
>
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>>Also this is something for my business and while doing a lot of DIY for=
 private stuff in my house etc buying something almost always end up at a=
 lower cost when you have to count business hours.
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>True, but if you check the main page of the 2nd link I gave
>you, you'll see that other than telling you how to make a DIY
>toaster oven they will gladly sell you one for ~$4500. While
>for direct experience I do agree with your affirmation above,
>I think that in this case the "DIY" is well worth.
>
>
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>>Will a standard domestic three phase oven work for this if temperature =
control is added?
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>Sorry, haven't tested it yet. I made sure though to buy the
>"hottest" oven I found, just to have some good margins. My
>oven says "260C" as the hottest selectable (by hand so far)
>temperature. Also, I bought a oven with a fan inside, imagining
>this is a good thing. :D
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>>You have to go to 240 degrees in about 2 1/2 minutes. and then cool aga=
in rather fast (but that can maybe be achieved by opening the lid).
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>In fact. Or use a solenoid/motor to automatize the process. ;)
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>>If you finish your design please share your results. Any pointers to a =
suitable toaster oven? (hmmm.. getting interested here... ;-) )
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>Above. ;)
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>>Cheers
>>/Ake
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>>ps "Hej D=E5" =3D> You Swedish or some connection? ds
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>Lotsa kompisar there. ;)
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>>ThePicMan wrote:
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>>>At 10.34 2005.05.06 +0200, you wrote:
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>>>
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>>>>I am looking into buying a small reflow oven this summer to be able t=
o do small series in house (I have kids and a wife don't I... ;-) ).  But=
 who sells them. Searching the web only comes up with the big assembly li=
ne stuff. I am looking for a small oven that can have a temperature profi=
le programmed and of course have the best price possible. Any pointers/su=
ggestions?
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>>>Why don't you DIY?
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>>>It will "have the best price possible". You will possibily learn many =
things in the process and will have a lot of fun.
>>>
>>>I'm making mine with a toaster oven, a PT100 sensor, opamps and of cou=
rse the magical PIC. Basicly it's a ohmeter (for the PT100 sensor) that c=
ontrols the heater in a feedback loop to follow the temperature profile ~=
precisely and actively.
>>>
>>>I didn't finish it yet (did I start it?) otherwise I would share it. I=
f you can wait a couple of months I'll gladly share my design.
>>>
>>>Hejd=E5!
>>>TPM
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>>>>Regards
>>>>/Ake
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