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How to use Adaptacus
The Adaptacus can be used to manually feed any width and depth tapes, side by side on a single run in any order.
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How to assemble Adaptacus | |
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Slide the block between the upper and lower thin rails. Blocks are colour-coded to show thickness of tape: |
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Slide the tape between the upper and lower thin rails, on top of the block. |
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Weave the tape plastic over, under and over the top thin rails. | |
Slide the next divider up against the block. | |
Place the pcb anywhere on the work area, near the components you are about to place... | |
...even over the other tapes, if it makes it easier. | |
Tapes of varying sizes placed next to each other in any order. |
How to change reels
Lift the spindle towards you... | ...slide the spindle down into the lower position... |
...the reels rest on the bottom supports. |