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Subject: Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] SMD/curing oven

From: "adicont2" <adicont2@...>
Date: 2006-08-16

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:

>
> But now comes the nasty part - writing some atmel C software that
allows
> me to run either a constant temperature or a timed profile. I really
wish
> i wouldn't have to do that..
> Nobody out there with the desire to make such an oven as well? I
would
> provide PCB artwork for a universal controller board in exchange for

> software ;-).
>
> ST
>

A PIC is a elegant solution, but this kind of controller can be made
with an opamp, a comparator and a variable reference. For a timed
profile you need only some logic ICs.
Of course, the board will be a little bit larger...
If you want a computer controlled oven, I found somewere a little
parallel port relay controller:
http://www.kemo-electronic.de/en/module/m125/index.htm
Everytime there is an analog solution as a "plan B" ;-)




Adrian