Lumen PnP Ploopy Feeder

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<p>This is a remix of the <a href="https://github.com/ploopyco/pnp-feeder">Ploopy Pick-and-Place Feeder</a> that has been modified to work with the Lumen PnP, along with several improvements to the basic mechanisms to improve reliability.</p><ul><li>Added a mounting bracket for installation on the Lumen PnP feeder rail</li><li>Changed the angle of the lever arm to clear the Lumen PnP staging plate</li><li>Added an integrated reel holder</li><li>Angled the tape ejection chute downward to clear the bottom of the component reel</li><li>Improved the tape peeler blade design</li><li>Added a printed spring to press the tape against the peeler blade</li><li>Improved the ratchet wheel interface strength</li><li>Added an optional version of the ratchet wheel that doesn't require the use of a bearing<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Required hardware:</strong></p><ul><li>6x M3x16 flat head cap screws</li><li>6x M3 nuts</li><li>1x M3 washer (install between the lever arm and the feeder body)</li><li>1x <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PR3DFZ">10x15x4mm 6700 ball bearing</a> (optional)</li><li>1x <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D771QGH">0.5x5x25mm compression spring</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Suggested print settings:</strong></p><p>Material: PLA+/PETG/ASA<br>Layer Height: 0.2mm<br>Line Width: 0.4mm or less for the ratchet wheel, 0.4-0.6mm for everything else<br>Infill: 20%, cubic<br>Supports: Only needed for the ratchet wheel. &nbsp;From bed only.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While it may be possible to adapt this feeder design to other tape widths, the fold-over cover tape peeler design really only works for 8mm tape. &nbsp;Maybe 12mm at most. &nbsp;Larger tape sizes would need a new cover tape takeup system, which is not addressed by this design.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/9dR59WnTxmw"></oembed></figure>