Bulk Feeder Programming Setup - YY1

How to Set Up a Bulk Feeder on the YY1

The Bulk feeder lets the YY1 pick loose components from a small box instead of tape. The downward-facing camera photographs the box, finds each part, and picks them one at a time, taking a new photo before every pick. Bulk feeders are numbered 81 to 99.

What works in a bulk feeder: Small, non-polarized passive parts such as resistors and capacitors. It is not recommended to use ICs or polarized parts.

Before you start programming: Load the loose components into the bulk feeder tray within the YY1 placement area. Place a total of 10 or less components in each pocket of the bulk feeder to prevent overcrowding the picking area. Ensure the components are facing up and are not touching.

Open the bulk feeder settings. From the home screen, tap Feeder Settings, then tap the button at the bottom of the screen until you are on the Bulk Feeders screen.
Choose a feeder number. Flexible feeders are numbered 81 to 99. Select the feeder number for your bulk feeder containing one set of like components in a single square pocket. Each pocket is set as one feeder and holds one component type.
Set the pick position. Tap Pick Position. The head moves toward the front of the machine. Use the direction arrows to center the camera crosshairs on the first pocket of the bulk feeder containing the loose components.
Run a pick test. Tap Pick Test. The YY1 takes a photo and draws a yellow box around each part it recognizes. If parts aren't recognized, spread them out further or adjust the camera threshold, then test again.
Save the feeder. Tap the Home icon (AND SAVE) at the bottom right of the screen to save the feeder setup.
Assign the feeder in your project file. From the home screen, select your file, then go to Edit Component. Select the component you just set up as a bulk feeder and enter the feeder number in the Feeder No. field. Input all other necessary information on this page according to the YY1 Quick Start Guide.
Test the pick. Run the board in Mount mode and watch the first pick. The nozzle should drop onto the first pocket, then move one pitch along the strip for each component placement after that.

Checklist for Success

No more than 10 components in a square pocket. One component type per square pocket.
Place components into the pocket facing up.
Keep parts from touching or overlapping. The camera sees an area of about 1 in × 1 in and identifies up to about 10 parts per photo accurately.
Feeder number entered for the component
Pick height and place height set for the component
Non-polarized parts only, no ICs
Pick Test shows a yellow box around each part