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## Manual mode will only turn on the vacuum when sufficient pressure is applied to the nozzle (when you press the nozzle onto a component).
 
## Manual mode will only turn on the vacuum when sufficient pressure is applied to the nozzle (when you press the nozzle onto a component).
 
## Auto mode will always have the vacuum enabled.
 
## Auto mode will always have the vacuum enabled.
# Let's assume we are in manual mode (easier because you can't accidentally pick up components). Move the manipulator to the desired component. Grab the component by pushing the knob down onto the surface of the component.
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# Let's assume we are in manual mode for the remainder of this procedure (easier because you can't accidentally pick up components). Move the manipulator to the desired component. Grab the component by pushing the nozzle down onto the surface of the component.
 
## '''Be sure that the component is not upside down!'''
 
## '''Be sure that the component is not upside down!'''
# Move the manipulator and component to the position that the footprint is located (it doesn’t have to be exact yet). Using the keyboard and LCD screen, hit the Break option on the right of the LCD screen. This locks the manipulator so you cannot move it like you normally do.  
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# Move the manipulator and component to the position that the footprint is located (it doesn’t have to be exact yet). Using the keyboard and LCD screen, hit the Break option on the right of the LCD screen. This locks the manipulator so you cannot move it like you normally do which makes it easy to place your components.  
 
# You can use the fine knobs on the front of the pick and place to make precise movements as well as the camera to assure you are placing it correctly on the pads.
 
# You can use the fine knobs on the front of the pick and place to make precise movements as well as the camera to assure you are placing it correctly on the pads.
 
## A higher resolution view can be seen on the monitor that’s output from the micro camera.
 
## A higher resolution view can be seen on the monitor that’s output from the micro camera.
 
# Using the keyboard and LCD screen, hit the Place option. It places the component straight down for you!
 
# Using the keyboard and LCD screen, hit the Place option. It places the component straight down for you!
 
# Repeat this process until all components are placed.
 
# Repeat this process until all components are placed.
# Upon completion, refer to the instructions on the Reflow Oven wiki. Remember to select the correct setting: V1 Paste if you are using Voltera's special Ink and Paste, and Sn63Pb37 for prefabricated PCBs.
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# Upon completion, refer to the instructions on the Reflow Oven wiki. The solder has not been solidified yet, so be careful with your board so you do not move components. Remember to select the correct setting: V1 Paste if you are using Voltera's special Ink and Paste, and Sn63Pb37 for prefabricated PCBs.
 
# '''RESET THE SPACE!''' Remove any notes and clean up any lost components.
 
# '''RESET THE SPACE!''' Remove any notes and clean up any lost components.
  
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