PCB / SMT solder paste, stencil printing, and reflow oven

[runner5113]

What's this circuit?

[llxDFUSExll]

do u have any videos on putting the chips in the controller and how the controller is pulled apart and put back together thanks

[dakotakid12345]

@llxDFUSExll Nope, that information is proprietary :-) At least for our macro controllers it's proprietary. The PS3 chips are under exclusive contract with a distributor, he may have this kind of video for the PS3 chips. We didn't put any videos up of installation since we're not directly selling the PS3 kits.

[LightForce105]

that is some Hard Work. i never knew building chips was so time consuming.

[dakotakid12345]

@LightForce105 Most mod shops don't use this many components on their mod chips. In fact most mod shops don't even have a mod chip, rather, they just have a single 8-pin "pic" chip that they solder wires onto. The modchip is a little more "kosher" design-wise (meaning reliable), helps our installers be more consistent (less chance customer has to return the product). Etc. :-) I am working hard to build a quality product! Every chip is manually inspected and tested.

[ThatMinecraftGuy1]

@dakotakid12345 I hope your business is still going to be around because I am looking to buy "the viking" and that is a lot 20 weeks of yard mowing! lol

[Kr133r]

So your going to assemble the parts at your shop rather then paying someone to do it. Sounds like a good deal. Putting on the soldering paste is pretty much the exact same process as i go through for screen printing. Also Where did you get the articulating arm for your rework station? I've been looking for a good one.

[dakotakid12345]

@Kr133r For the articulating arm for the hot air pen, I shelled out the big bucks and bought the "name brand" arm/stand from Hakko that is made specifically for this model of hot air pen. The stand is definitely beefy and durable, but costs as much as a new Hakko hot air station (I picked up my Hakko hot air station used and on-sale at E-bay for $500).

[dakotakid12345]

Also worth mentioning we will be investing in a pick-and-place machine. We already have a much more expensive (And reliable!) oven from Manncorp that is working great for both lead and lead-free designs. We are working on buying a pick-and-place robot from them as well.

[KinGxKev]

damn :)

[ChiCubsFan14]

Is this how you make the mod chip for the Viking 360? I can't even comprehend what you're doing. Obviously I'm the only geek who left a comment, but damn, that's some serious shit.

[dakotakid12345]

@ChiCubsFan14 This is a new process we are trying out. You can use this same process to assemble all sorts of different circuit boards in small volume. We are looking at purchasing some robotic machinery to place the parts because my thumb is starting to hurt from using the tweezers 3 hours every day! lol