While possible, it can be challenging to solder SMD components with a soldering iron or a heat gun, and going with a reflow oven is much easier and normally yields better results. But reflow ovens are usually fairly bulky, and somewhat expensive. MagixBox’ REFLO Air PCB reflow machine is much more compact making it more portable, open source hardware, and affordably priced since the early bird pledge starts at $199 on Crowd Supply.
REFLO Air specifications:
- Control panel with LCD segment display and buttons
- Heat Control
- 100-300°C temperature control
- K-type thermometer
- Cooling fan
- Power Supply-110V-220VAC
- Max Power – 200 Watts
- Dimensions – 138 x 138 x 51 mm
- Weight – 900 g
The company also offers optional accessories for its PCB reflow machine with a 3D-printed phone holder to use the phone’s camera to magnify the reflow area, a mini vice made of aluminum, and a semi-automated XY table.
The documentation and resources have not been made public right now, but they’ll be made available as the crowdfunding campaign progresses. You can see REFLO Air in action in the video below with two main phases: pre-heating and reflow.
Beside the basic kit with the REFLO Air only, you may instead consider getting a Deluxe Kit with a mini vice, magnifier holder, and solder for $249 (early bird). The XY table is offered separately for $99. As usual on Crowd Supply, shipping is free to the US, but you’d have to add $30 for shipping to the rest of the world. Rewards are expected to ship by the end of July 2019.
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