To be more precise, my pick-and-place machine really looks like a CNC. I am quite confident that it can be controlled by LinuxCNC. It has old connectors everywhere.
What I am worried about is the overall software framework on top of LinuxCNC. Ideally, I would like to be able to use a high level language. A pick and place script can be very general. During initialization, it needs to list all cartridges, available components, import gerber placement file, etc ... and perform the necessary verifications. Place the main board to be assembled and find edges. Then it will try to pick-up one component and if this does not work, it will retry twice. On some machines, it may be possible to test a component before placement. Then comes alignment using a first camera and then placement using a second camera. Finally verification. Are there attempts already to drive a pick-and-place machine using Linux CNC and a high-level language like Python? Kind regards, Jean-Michel
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