Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 06 10:55:03 EST 2009 | jeffreyj
Veering back over to table-top stuff, any comments on the APS Novastar models? Specifically, the LE and LS40 with and without vision? I'm assuming I'll probably need vision, but maybe since the finest pitch parts on my board (SOT-363) are 0.65mm pitc
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 01 12:01:44 EST 2005 | Mike
Any end users of Novastar reflow ovens? Would appreciate input on the good, the bad, the ugly.Thanks.
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 13 14:30:38 EST 2010 | gantry
I do not have a suggestion except possibly calling APS?
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 16 10:34:19 EDT 2008 | kevslatvin
I would think you could contact Novastar as they are still around. We used to have an APS P&P machine(which is part of Novastar)and now have a Novastar reflow oven. Thay have always been good to work with for tech support/parts. Their website is here
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 07 02:36:31 EST 2019 | sarason
PCBSynergy can program a DDS Novastar https://pcbsynergy.com Its labeled APS Novastar on the manufacturers list sarason
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 31 14:10:11 EST 2019 | lapskrfc
I’m setting up an RF and mm-wave lab in a university. My idea is to purchase a set of machines using which I can do pcb prototyping, solder pasting, picking and placing the components (the smallest footprint would be 0201), and soldering (oven). In a
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 09 10:02:46 EST 2012 | stiva
I have accuired a Novastar 1800A Reflow Oven, But no Documentation. I am trying to alter the profile of the machine, but cannot access the setup menu. The screen says enter the security code to continue. Does anyone know what the security code is for
Electronics Forum | Sat Dec 11 23:15:01 EST 2010 | smt_dude
My APS GF12 seems to have lost it's settings randomly last night, and it won't let me run any profiles unless it's autotuned. I've figured out the security password and can get into the tuning menu, but not sure what to do from here. Anyone know wh
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 13 17:40:40 EST 2010 | smt_dude
APS hasn't replied yet, but past experience tells me they won't do anything without a significant fee. In the meanwhile, I got some info/assistance from someone else on this, and hoping it gets this working again. I'll find out later when I'm at th
Electronics Forum | Fri May 01 09:53:24 EDT 2009 | kevslatvin
APS/Novastar usually bakes cookies in thier ovens at trade shows. At least both times I've been to Apex they had cookies going through one of thier ovens. Granted these were new ovens with no PCBs through them yet. Made good cookies though.
