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-# Solder Reflux Hotplate Project
+# Solder Plate and Controller
 
-This repository contains the source code and design files for a Solder Reflux Hotplate, an essential tool for soldering SMD components. The project is built around the ATmega4809 microcontroller and includes a custom PCB design. It is programmed using PlatformIO, an advanced ecosystem for IoT development.
+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
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+![Screenshot](/Renders/Controller%201mos%202.JPG)
 
 ## Features
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 - Precise temperature control for soldering SMD components. with support of **up to 6 thermistors**.
-- Custom PCB design tailored for efficient heat distribution.
-- User-friendly interface for easy operation.
-- usb programming
-- wifi via esp8266-12f module (with wifi version).
+- Custom PCB design with 2 version: Single area control (Completed) and 4 independent heating zones control(In works)
+- User-friendly interface for easy operation utalizing a 2.0 Inch tft of reflow profile target and actual reflow temp and 0.96 OLED for menu and reflow profile current steps with extra information
+- 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
 
 ## Getting Started
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 1. **PCB Fabrication:** Fabricate the PCB using the provided design files.
 2. **Component Assembly:** Solder the components onto the PCB as per the schematic.
-3. **Power Supply Connection:** Connect a suitable power supply.
+3. **Power Supply Connection:** Connect a suitable power supply. 12V 5A tested, 24v 5A compatible. Use of more then 5A requires a appropriate FUSE to be chosen and solder on place of F1
 
 ### Preparing the ATmega4809
 
 Before programming the ATmega4809, it needs to be flashed with a default bootloader.
 
 1. **Bootloader Flashing:**
-   - U can use a spare arduino for the initial updi bootloader flash
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+Same process as DerSpatz Solder plate (Direct quote):
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+The MCU can be programmed with JTAG2UPDI (https://github.com/ElTangas/jtag2updi). For programming, you need an Arduino with ATMEGA328p (Uno or Nano), some wires, a 4.7k resistor and a 10µF capacitor or 120 Ohm resistor to disable the auto-reset.
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+JCM from the Discord explained the process pretty good:
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+Download/Clone this project: https://github.com/ElTangas/jtag2updi and rename the folder "source" to "jtag2updi" (otherwise the Arduino IDE won't like it)
+Open jtag2updi/jtag2updi.ino in your Arduino IDE
+Configure the flasher options for your Arduino Nano and flash it
+Connect D6 of your Arduino Nano over the 4.7kOhm resistor to the UPDI pin of the board and 5V to 5V and GND to 0V
+Add the MegaCoreX hardware package to the Ardunio IDE (see https://github.com/MCUdude/MegaCoreX#how-to-install)
+Install the Adafruit_GFX, Adafruit_SSD1306, DallasTemperature and Debounce2 libraries with the Library Manager (you might not need all of them depending on which firmware you plan to use)
+Download and open the ino you want to upload to the ATMEGA4809 (https://github.com/DerSpatz/PCB-reflow-solder-heat-plate/blob/main/Firmware/pcb_reflow_fw/pcb_reflow_fw.ino)
+Select the options for the programmer (Board: ATmega4809, Clock: Internal 16 MHz, BOD: 2.6V or 2.7V, EEPROM: retained, Pinout: 48 pin standard, Reset pin: Reset, Bootloader:Optiboot:Uart0(Defualt pins)) and select the port of your Ardunio Nano as Port
+Make sure the programmer selected is SerialUPDI
+Select Burn Bootloader and see if it runs through
+Temporarily disable auto reset for the Arduino Nano: https://playground.arduino.cc/Main/DisablingAutoResetOnSerialConnection/ (not sure if it's needed for the Nano, it was for my Mega) - Not needed for arduino nano
+Select Sketch > Upload using Programmer (normal Upload will not work)
+
 
 2. **MicroUSB Programming:**
-   - After flashing the bootloader, the ATmega4809 can be programmed via the microUSB connection.
+   - After flashing the bootloader, the ATmega4809 can be programmed via the microUSB connection using PlatformIO
 
 ### Software Installation
 
 1. **Clone the Repository:**
    ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/solder-reflux-hotplate.git
-   cd solder-reflux-hotplate
+   git clone https://github.com/arwidcool/Solder-Plate
+   cd Solder-Plate
 2. **Import in vscode**
+To open a PlatformIO project in VSCode with the PlatformIO extension, follow these steps:
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+1. Launch VSCode and ensure that you have the PlatformIO extension installed. If not, you can install it from the VSCode marketplace.
+2. Open the VSCode command palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac).
+3. In the command palette, type "PlatformIO: Open" and select the "PlatformIO: Open" command from the list.
+4. Navigate to the root folder of your PlatformIO project using the file explorer that appears.
+5. Select the folder and click "Open" to open the PlatformIO project in VSCode.
 
 
 ### Usage
 
 Power On: Connect the hotplate to the power source.
-Set Temperature: Use the interface to set the desired temperature.
-Start Soldering: Place your PCB and components on the hotplate.
+Set Temperature: Use the interface to choose the desired reflow profile
+Start Soldering: Place your PCB and components on the hotplate and start the profile
 
 ### Customization