Homebrew PCBs

Alexandre,

Yes, you can put a solder paste syringe on the Z axis. The pick and 
place head also, but weight and the geometry of the head itself could 
be factors.

Remember, this is a very "purposed" machine. Has to be, to get the 
price down so low. 

In reference to the pnp head, the z axis of the machine has part of a 
23 motor "above" it. You would need to use a spacer, increasing the 
moment arm, or the pnp head would need to fit "under" the axis 
stepper. Odds are, it will fit. Send me some info about the head you 
have in mind, and I can tell you for sure.

Ballendo

P.S. For the 1000 buck and $5k machine, the answers are YES, with 
no "what abouts?"... 

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Alexandre Guimaraes" 
<listas@l...> wrote:
> Hi, Ballendo
> 
> > The 500 buck CNC drill is becoming a reality...
> 
>     Do you know when it would be available ? Any pic's yet ?
> 
>     Any ideas of the weight ? I am down in Brazil and shipping will 
make a
> significant difference.
> 
>     Could I change the router for a solder paste syringe and a pick 
and
> place head ?
> 
>     Should I stop the pick and place thing I am doing and wait ?
> 
> Best regards,
> Alexandre Guimaraes