PCB Workstation with Crane Arms

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New Product Released: PCB Workstation with Nano-Probes! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3615910 The "PCB Workstation with Crane Arms" is a major upgrade to my original project, the "PCB Workstation with Articulated Arms." Each crane arm can be precisely positioned to make electrical connections in small areas of a printed circuit board. This tool uses Hirschmann spring-loaded needle point test probes (http://it.rs-online.com/mobile/p/sonde-ad-ago/0775726/). The base of the "PCB Workstation with Crane Arms" can be equipped with articulated arms and custom accessories available for the original project, "PCB Workstation with Articulated Arms" (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:801279/#files). Check out the article published on 3ders.org: http://www.3ders.org//articles/20170220-giuseppe-finizias-popular-3d-printed-pcb-workstation-gets-crane-arms-update.html Print Settings: * Printer Brand: Zortrax * Printer: Zortrax M200 * Rafts: Yes * Supports: Yes * Resolution: 0.19mm * Infill: High Post-Printing Steps: 1. Mount the silicone bumpers: Apply five silicone bumpers beneath the base piece to make it more stable on a desk. Use bumpers with a diameter up to 20mm. 2. Assemble the PCB holders: The central part of the base consists of four sliding pieces arranged in a cross, allowing you to move the anchoring blocks to firmly keep a printed circuit board in place. To assemble the PCB holders to the base piece, use wing nuts (5mm) and Hex bolts (5×12 mm). The PCB holders have two faces: one for straight sides and the other for corners of a printed circuit board. 3. Assemble the crane arms: Fit the vertical crane arm into the hole of the rotating base support, then mount the horizontal crane arm using a wing nut (5mm) and a Hex bolt (5×12 mm). 4. Install micro sprung probes: The horizontal crane arm ends with a clamp to fit a micro sprung probe (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/needle-point-probes/0775726). 5. Add optional parts: Once you have almost finished your customized "PCB Workstation," consider adding a magnifying glass, LED lamp, or other accessories available from my original project, "PCB Workstation with Articulated Arms" (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:801279).