PikkoBot Powered Feeder — 8/12/16/24 mm
PikkoBot Powered Feeder — 8/12/16/24 mm
A steel-plate powered SMT tape feeder for desktop pick-and-place machines built on the LumenPnP hardware platform, running OpenPnP. Choose 8 mm for common small-passive reels, 12 mm for wider tape, or 16 mm / 24 mm for larger component reels.
Based on the open-source LumenPnP powered-feeder design, this feeder uses a full steel-plate structure for better resistance to deformation than copper-plate feeder designs. It is built for pick-and-place machines, DIY SMT equipment, and users who want a durable powered feeder for repeatable desktop assembly work.
8 mm and 12 mm feeders usually ship in 3-5 business days. 16 mm and 24 mm feeders are made to order and normally require about 15 days of lead time before shipment.
Available options
| 8 mm Powered Feeder | For 8 mm SMT tape, commonly used with small passives and compact packages. Usually ships in 3-5 business days. |
| 12 mm Powered Feeder | For 12 mm SMT tape and wider components. Usually ships in 3-5 business days. |
| 16 mm Powered Feeder | For 16 mm SMT tape. Made to order, about 15 days lead time. |
| 24 mm Powered Feeder | For 24 mm SMT tape. Made to order, about 15 days lead time. |
Key features
- Full steel-plate feeder structure, based on the open-source LumenPnP powered-feeder design
- More resistant to deformation than copper-plate feeder designs
- Durable construction for pick-and-place machines and DIY SMT equipment
- Powered feed mechanism for repeatable tape advancement
- Available in 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, and 24 mm tape widths
- Useful for small-batch assembly, prototyping, and repeatable SMT jobs
- Setup support and usage guidance included
Best for
- LumenPnP owners adding more powered feeder positions
- OpenPnP users building a desktop SMT assembly setup
- Users who prefer a powered feeder workflow instead of the AS2 servo feeder system
- Common SMT tapes used for resistors, capacitors, diodes, LEDs, ICs, and small modules, depending on tape width and package
Specifications
| Supported tape widths | 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, or 24 mm, depending on selected variant |
| Tape width tolerance | 8.0 +/- 0.3 mm, 12.0 +/- 0.3 mm, 16.0 +/- 0.3 mm, or 24.0 +/- 0.3 mm |
| Nominal max tape depth | 8 mm: 2.5 mm; 12 mm: 6 mm; 16 mm: 8.0 mm; 24 mm: 11.5 mm |
| Nominal pick window opening | 8 mm: 5 x 10 mm; 12 mm: 8.5 x 14 mm; 16 mm: 10.5 x 20 mm; 24 mm: 26 x 18 mm |
| LumenPnP slots required | 8 mm / 12 mm: 1 slot; 16 mm / 24 mm: 2 slots |
| Machine compatibility | Desktop pick-and-place setups built on the LumenPnP hardware platform, running OpenPnP |
| Build time | 8 mm / 12 mm: usually ships in 3-5 business days; 16 mm / 24 mm: made to order, about 15 days lead time |
Package contents
- 1 powered feeder in the selected tape width
- Setup guidance
Before ordering
- 8 mm and 12 mm feeders usually ship in 3-5 business days.
- 16 mm and 24 mm feeders are made to order and normally require about 15 days of lead time before shipment.
- All feeders are new and unused before shipment.
- Please confirm your controller, firmware, and machine configuration before ordering.
- Check your component datasheet against the tape depth and pick window opening before ordering wider or taller components.
- Feeding performance depends on tape quality, component package, machine calibration, OpenPnP configuration, and pickup position tuning.
- For production use, test feed accuracy and pickup reliability with your actual component reels before running a full job.
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