Foot Pedal Pcb Drill Press
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a very useful pcb driil press with foot pedal
i use 3 555 timers to adjust up,down and drill speed
Pcb Layout & Connection Diagram
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i use expesspcb, its a free and easy program to make pcb's
the mosfets are from an old PC motherboard
Downloads
Build the Press Drill
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i use items from old printers. you can use better meterials!
the motor for up-down movement, must be geared for easiest control
the drill is a cheap 12v dremmel
Make the Drill Start Automatically
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make the drill start automatically when it reach the pcb
i use a terminal switch at back place of the drill's motor
Make the Up/down Movement Stop Automatically
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make the up/down movement stop automatically
Connect the Wiring
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connect all the cables..
the power supply is 12v, at least 2A
Make a Foot Pedal
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i make a simple foot pedal with a button switch.