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Sammickk:
Hello all, I'm looking to build my own BGA rework station like this fellow did here Cost him only around 150.00 USD

I'm trying to improve my electronics skills and would like to have a rework station that doesn't cost a fortune. I like this guys setup, I've watched him reball several chips and it seems to do a good job. Best part is he's posted all the parts he's used to build it! As well as a diagram to put it together. (check the info on the video)

Here comes the BUT, the techFX Reflow Controller is long gone. I can find all the other parts no problem.

Can someone reccommend a replacement for the TechFX reflow controller that will function in this setup?
Would this work? https://www.rocketscream.com/blog/product/tiny-reflow-controller-v2/

blazzelia:

--- Quote from: Sammickk on January 16, 2020, 06:57:52 pm ---Can someone reccommend a replacement for the TechFX reflow controller that will function in this setup?
Would this work? https://www.rocketscream.com/blog/product/tiny-reflow-controller-v2/

--- End quote ---

I kind of have the same problem. I also found this guy setup and the parts list and hit the same issue - the people that sold that reflow controller are no longer doing it.
Anyway, there are some question marks about this guy's setup. I'm not going to enter into details now and here, but for sure I'm going to ask for some opinions at some point.

Doing my own research, trying to find a proper replacement for the, no longer available, reflow controller, i found these products:

-  https://github.com/0xPIT/reflowOvenController/blob/master/README.md - open source, was sold on Tinder but no longer, I couldn't reach Karl Pitrich, the designer. He gives enough information about the product so it's not hard to build it, but he was not happy about the LCD response time and a few other things and I'm not overly eager to dig into code to fix something that someone else, with clearly more knowledge than me in this area, didn't do it.
- http://ospid.com/blog/ - also open source, schematics and code available. However, at one of the distributors the product says "retired", the other one is redirected to some electronics repairing shop, I didn't try to contact them. I've seen a video or two on Youtube about it, it didn't convince me much. Maybe because it was only about the product and not about a final product - a reflow oven or something like this.
- https://www.rocketscream.com/blog/product/tiny-reflow-controller-v2/ - $29.90.  They provide the schematic and code.
- http://multitc.is-best.net/index.htm - EUR 50 inside European Union, $57 for international. I'm still reading the stuff on the site as I'm trying to understand if the controller would do the job for a BGA rework station. The owner/designer replied vary fast but, unfortunately, I don't see any reviews on the internet about his product
- https://www.whizoo.com/ - Controleo3 $109 USA, $121 international for the basic kit.

From all, the most appealing is the last one, Controleo3. I was impressed by the touch screen response (check Youtube) and all the reviews from people that used it for reflow ovens are very good. Now, I don't want a reflow oven, I want a BGA rework station. This may or may not complicate the things - I simply don't know yet, I'm still doing my homework.

Well, this is it, you have something to look into now ... good luck

B

Sammickk:
I just found another possibility, have a look at this one? https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mega-2560-r3

Here's the build Guide I found on it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Rework-Station/
The controller is what I'm most interested in.
Let me know if anything peaks your interest with that one. I'll be researching the others you linked.

Also let me know if you do find a good setup or mainly a controller your happy with.  :-+

SOLOway:
I welcome everyone who wants to build an infrared station to work with BGA! I've looked at a lot of projects over the past few years.
I invite all of you to get acquainted with a very attractive project! I sincerely hope that a foreign language will not become a big barrier for enthusiasts!
Project address: http://forum.amperka.ru/threads/%D0%98%D0%9A-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%8F%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BD%D0%B0-arduino-mega-2560-%D0%94%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%87%D0%B0-ars_v2_lilium_jsn.10176/  :-+
(Я приветствую всех желающих построить инфракрасную станцию для работы с BGA! Я посмотрел очень много проектов за последние несколько лет.
Я предлагаю всем вам познакомиться с очень привлекательным проектом! Я искренне надеюсь, что иностранный язык не станет большой преградой для энтузиастов!
Адрес проекта: (http://forum.amperka.ru/threads/%D0%98%D0%9A-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%8F%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BD%D0%B0-arduino-mega-2560-%D0%94%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%87%D0%B0-ars_v2_lilium_jsn.10176/))

SOLOway:
I am truly happy because over the past 10 days, several people have joined the topic I have described here. I would be grateful to everyone who supports the development of these projects (from the forum on the site "Amperka.ru") here on the forum
EEVblog Electronics Community Forum !
(Я искренне радуюсь, потому что за прошедшие 10 дней несколько человек присоединились к теме, о которой я здесь рассказал. Я буду признателен всем, кто поддержит развитие этих проектов (из форума на сайте "Amperka.ru") здесь на форуме
EEVblog Electronics Community Forum !)

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