Stephen Hawes started Opulo to produce open source pick-and-place (PNP) assembly machines. We discuss his machine, education, and the difference between building a thing vs designing a production process. We were both really impressed, so much so that Pat bought one at: https://opulo.io/
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Talking about education
3:24 - The LumenPNP Open Source PCB Pick and Place machine
- https://opulo.io/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InALPtKrGXU
4:54 - Stephen’s company is called Opulo and the machine is called the LumenPNP
6:41 - The new name of the Create/Invent Podcast is better for SEO
9:44 - Is Stephen the Josef Prusa of pick and place?
10:30 - Prusa makes awesome printers and has great support
12:42 - LumenPNP kits are available for $1,145 at opulo.io
16:13 - Does Opulo have employees?!
17:09 - Difference between designing something and shipping something!
18:37 - Stephen’s professional background
20:02 - Making one thing quick vs. making a lot of things wells
22:17 - A pick and place looks a lot like a CNC router!
22:38 - Pat didn’t know you can run a pick and place without feeders!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnHBXNsx6cU
24:20 - How can the LumenPNP place such tiny components accurately?
27:12 - Opulo wants to facilitate the entire PCB assembly workflow
27:55 - Stephen soldered all the Glowties for Kickstarter by hand
29:02 - The power of bananas
29:32 - Could Pat produce his OoberLights Micro PCBs with a LumenPNP?
37:37 - Coffee Break!
Video:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0X_UrjG0pI
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PggmPUullWE
