https://pcbisolation.com/tags/chip/Recent content in Chip on PCB IsolationHugoenFri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://pcbisolation.com/blog/reflow-toaster-oven-build/Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://pcbisolation.com/blog/reflow-toaster-oven-build/<p><a href="reflow-oven-05.jpg"><img alt="Reflow Oven 5" loading="lazy" src="https://pcbisolation.com/blog/reflow-toaster-oven-build/reflow-oven-05.jpg"></a></p> <p>This is a conversion of a convection toaster oven into a SMD reflow oven. I took a standard toaster oven then added insulation, ControlLeo2 controller, temperature sensor, cooling fan, and a front panel. It has excellent thermal properties and follows a reflow profile well.</p> <p>I bought the <a href="http://www.whizoo.com/">ControlLeo2</a>for the reflow controller. It features PID control and is overall good. Still has shortcomings. I had to heavily modify it to make it fit in the front panel. A different LCD (8×2 or 8×4) and a new PCB layout would make this board slim enough to fit. Additionally, I had some issues with LCD corruption and had to modify the software. I am also disappointed with the lack of PID control for the cooling fan.</p>