From 2da5664ac30f43646880985077afe90a278c68f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: -help Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:37:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Readme --- README.md | 21 ++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2de11eb..b9e7692 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,28 +1,27 @@ # Solder Plate Controller with Detachable Hotplate -This repository contains the source code and design files for a Solder Plate Controller and detachable hotplate. Processor used is ATmega4809 and is based on the work of DerSpatz: https://github.com/DerSpatz/PCB-reflow-solder-heat-plate +This repository contains the source code and design files for a Solder Plate Controller and detachable hotplate. The processor used is the ATmega4809 and is based on the work of DerSpatz. https://github.com/DerSpatz/PCB-reflow-solder-heat-plate ## Features - Precise temperature control for soldering SMD components. with support of **up to 6 thermistors**. - Cheap and widely available MCU- Atmega4809 and low BOM cost -- Custom PCB design with 2 version: Single area control (Completed) and 4 independent heating zones control(In works) -- Detacbale hotplate allows for use of new heatplate designs including larger ones +- Custom PCB design with 2 versions: single area control (Completed) and 4 independent heating zones control(In works) +- Detacabale hotplate allows for use of new heatplate designs including larger ones - Programming via USB - PlatformIO integration for streamlined development. - wifi via esp8266-12f module (with wifi version - In Development). - Based on Reflow Hotplate by DerSpatz with some improvements -- Oled for menu navigation, debbuging and thermistor info +- Oled for menu navigation, debugging, and thermistor info - TFT for reflow profile target and actual temp -- 4 buttons for menu nativation +- 4 buttons for menu navigation - Current sense IC for current monitoring -- 3 indicator LED's. They work for both menu and REFLOW profiles (Blinking while on the current stage and solid once profile stage is complete) +- 3 indicator LED's. They work for both menu and REFLOW profiles (blinking while on the current stage and solid once the profile stage is complete). - Buzzer for complete notification -- Buck- Converter for input voltage allowing up to 24V in -- 24V+ rated input voltage stage components allowing theoretcally up to 24V to be used (not yet tested) -- Optional fan for cooling stage (Not yet implimted) -- Included files for a case and guard for the detachable plate terminal guard - +- Buck- Converter for input voltage, allowing up to 24V in +- 24V+ rated input voltage stage components allowing theoretically up to 24V to be used (not yet tested) +- Optional fan for cooling stage (not yet installed) += Included are files for a case and a guard for the detachable plate terminal guard. ![Screenshot](/Renders/1_zone_side.png) ![Screenshot](/Renders/1_zone_plate_side.png)