So the oven is now complete. Profile-wise it’s not exactly what is recommended per a solder paste datasheet, but as I’ve come to understand the specified profile is more complicated: time vs. money in manufacture, what’s actually required, etc. And results so far are pretty good! This is also evidenced by another, tougher board to get right – a metal core PCB – for which details will be provided in a following post. (I’m also not so keen to pull the cover off again, once a job is done it should stay done!)
Thus what did it cost? Here’s a break down of the parts and their costs (in €s):
| Item | Cost (€) |
|---|---|
| Moulinex OX444810 oven | 84.99 |
| ControLeo2 controller | 75.00 |
| Kapton tape | 6.99 |
| High temperature wire (10 m) | 13.76 |
| Non insulated spade connectors | 11.30 |
| 500 W catridge heaters x 2 | 10.51 |
| Fotek SSR-40 DA Solid State Relays x 3 | 26.70 |
| OMRON 2A Solid State Relays x 1 | 3.34 |
| Aluminium sheet 300 mm x 200 mm x 1.5 mm | 6.40 |
| Welding blanket 2 m x 1 m @ 600 °C | 41.90 |
| Reflect-a-Gold tape | 61.50 |
| Boom mat | 47.64 |
| Total | 390.03 |
All in all a great result. While not inexpensive it is cheaper than other options. And much fun was had doing the build. 
Contact me if you’re interested or have any questions.
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