SolderlessPCB: Reusing Electronic Components in PCB Prototyping through Detachable 3D Printed Housings

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Autori principali: Yan, Zeyu, Li, Jiasheng, Zhang, Zining, Peng, Huaishu
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Pubblicazione: 2024
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author Yan, Zeyu
Li, Jiasheng
Zhang, Zining
Peng, Huaishu
author_facet Yan, Zeyu
Li, Jiasheng
Zhang, Zining
Peng, Huaishu
contents The iterative prototyping process for printed circuit boards (PCBs) frequently employs surface-mounted device (SMD) components, which are often discarded rather than reused due to the challenges associated with desoldering, leading to unnecessary electronic waste. This paper introduces SolderlessPCB, a collection of techniques for solder-free PCB prototyping, specifically designed to promote the recycling and reuse of electronic components. Central to this approach are custom 3D-printable housings that allow SMD components to be mounted onto PCBs without soldering. We detail the design of SolderlessPCB and the experiments conducted to evaluate its design parameters, electrical performance, and durability. To illustrate the potential for reusing SMD components with SolderlessPCB, we discuss two scenarios: the reuse of components from earlier design iterations and from obsolete prototypes. We also provide examples demonstrating that SolderlessPCB can handle high-current applications and is suitable for high-speed data transmission. The paper concludes by discussing the limitations of our approach and suggesting future directions to overcome these challenges.
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spellingShingle SolderlessPCB: Reusing Electronic Components in PCB Prototyping through Detachable 3D Printed Housings
Yan, Zeyu
Li, Jiasheng
Zhang, Zining
Peng, Huaishu
Human-Computer Interaction
The iterative prototyping process for printed circuit boards (PCBs) frequently employs surface-mounted device (SMD) components, which are often discarded rather than reused due to the challenges associated with desoldering, leading to unnecessary electronic waste. This paper introduces SolderlessPCB, a collection of techniques for solder-free PCB prototyping, specifically designed to promote the recycling and reuse of electronic components. Central to this approach are custom 3D-printable housings that allow SMD components to be mounted onto PCBs without soldering. We detail the design of SolderlessPCB and the experiments conducted to evaluate its design parameters, electrical performance, and durability. To illustrate the potential for reusing SMD components with SolderlessPCB, we discuss two scenarios: the reuse of components from earlier design iterations and from obsolete prototypes. We also provide examples demonstrating that SolderlessPCB can handle high-current applications and is suitable for high-speed data transmission. The paper concludes by discussing the limitations of our approach and suggesting future directions to overcome these challenges.
title SolderlessPCB: Reusing Electronic Components in PCB Prototyping through Detachable 3D Printed Housings
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.18797