Casey - SMT parts holder
Casey is a handy surface mount parts holder and dispenser for components on cut tape.
Casey has some helpful features:
- Created in OpenSCAD so that it can be parametrically modified. I've included
3mffiles for cassettes that can accommodate tape widths up to 8mm (0603), 10mm (0805), and 13mm (TSSOP16). - A small 3d-printed "spring" in the exit opening hold the tape in place and prevents them accidentally falling out.
- The bump on the top is a catch for the film on the tape. Thread it through there and it'll stay out of your way as you use your parts. The top of it has a small opening, allowing you to easily slide the film in.
- The open side has a small lip to prevent the parts from falling out during handling.
- You can optionally attach multiple cassettes to each other using magnets. There's matching interlocks on the bottom to keep everything aligned.
- There are slots on the bottom that you can use to mount a cassette to a fixed surface using two M3 bolts.
- Designed to use a minimal amount of filament, only takes about 1 hour to print.
- Optional, but delightfully cute cat-faced front cap design.