maker.moekoe | I've built a Stencil Jig for fast and easy PCB assembly | makermoekoe @makermoekoe | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Dealing with stencils is always tricky, because they have to be aligned perfectly to get great soldering results. So far, I was always using these stencils with spare PCBs around the project PCB which are fixed in position with tape. As I am using these stencils quite often in the last time I was thinking about creating a simple jig for it - and here it is. The Stencil-Jig is a simple DIY machine for PCB stenciling built with the Openbuilds V-slot system.
The stencils can be clamped into the Stencil-Jig with the inner V-slot extrusions and the corresponding aluminum rods. With all the adjustment screws on the sides and the front, the PCB and the stencil can be aligned easily to match each other.
Thanks Flashforge for supporting my work with providing this awesome Adventurer 4 3D printer! The parts came out perfectly - as you can see in the video. Check it out here:
flashforge.com/product-detail/flashforge-adventurer-4-3d-printer
flashforge-germany.com/de/product_info.php?info=p951_flashforge-adventurer-4.html
Content:
0:32 A huge box arrived
1:23 Unboxing the Adventurer 4
2:06 Printing the parts for the Stencil Jig
4:16 Detailed view on the parts
4:41 Assembly of the bottom frame
5:15 Assembly of the top frame
6:40 Combining both frames
7:12 Mounting the base plate
7:31 Finishing the Jig
8:12 First test with a 1mm board
9:05 Second test with a 1.6mm board
This project is on GitHub: github.com/makermoekoe/Stencil-Jig
I'm now on Patreon! Your help is appreciated a lot! Check it out here:
patreon.com/makermoekoe
Links:
Website: https://www.makermoekoe.com
Instagram: instagram.com/maker.moekoe
Patreon: patreon.com/makermoekoe
GitHub: github.com/makermoekoe
Instructables: instructables.com/member/moekoe
My commonly used tools: makermoekoe.com/tools-and-stuff-in-the-lab
Dealing with stencils is always tricky, because they have to be aligned perfectly to get great soldering results. So far, I was always using these stencils with spare PCBs around the project PCB which are fixed in position with tape. As I am using these stencils quite often in the last time I was thinking about creating a simple jig for it - and here it is. The Stencil-Jig is a simple DIY machine for PCB stenciling built with the Openbuilds V-slot system.
The stencils can be clamped into the Stencil-Jig with the inner V-slot extrusions and the corresponding aluminum rods. With all the adjustment screws on the sides and the front, the PCB and the stencil can be aligned easily to match each other.
Thanks Flashforge for supporting my work with providing this awesome Adventurer 4 3D printer! The parts came out perfectly - as you can see in the video. Check it out here:
flashforge.com/product-detail/flashforge-adventurer-4-3d-printer
flashforge-germany.com/de/product_info.php?info=p951_flashforge-adventurer-4.html
Content:
0:32 A huge box arrived
1:23 Unboxing the Adventurer 4
2:06 Printing the parts for the Stencil Jig
4:16 Detailed view on the parts
4:41 Assembly of the bottom frame
5:15 Assembly of the top frame
6:40 Combining both frames
7:12 Mounting the base plate
7:31 Finishing the Jig
8:12 First test with a 1mm board
9:05 Second test with a 1.6mm board
This project is on GitHub: github.com/makermoekoe/Stencil-Jig
I'm now on Patreon! Your help is appreciated a lot! Check it out here:
patreon.com/makermoekoe
Links:
Website: https://www.makermoekoe.com
Instagram: instagram.com/maker.moekoe
Patreon: patreon.com/makermoekoe
GitHub: github.com/makermoekoe
Instructables: instructables.com/member/moekoe
My commonly used tools: makermoekoe.com/tools-and-stuff-in-the-lab
