While Sparkfun now operates both an MC-383V and an MC-384F, the machines are quite similar and the 383V is no longer manufactured. Therefore, I have listed specs for the 384. Below the specifications info are detailed a few of the differences between the two machines.
MC-384F Features, Specifications, and Costs
Head-Mounted Vision Cameras and Cognex ® Vision Processing for Non-Contact "On-the-Fly" Alignment of SMDs from 0.6 mm x 0.3 mm (0201 Footprint) to 16 mm x 14 mm, including flip-chips, CSPs, and µBGAs
Bottom Vision Camera for Large Components up to 38 mm x 38 mm, including Fine-Pitch .020" (0.5 mm) QFPs
Large 14.5" (370 mm) x 13.4" (340 mm) Placement Area with 128 Individual 8 mm or 12 mm Smart Tape Feeders Installed
Additional Time-Pressure Dispense Head or Micro-Dispensing Head and ATP Digital Dispensing System Available for Application of Solder Paste and Adhesives at Dot Sizes Down To 6 mil (.015 mm) Diameter
DC-Servo Drive with Closed Loop Encoding in All Four Axes (X, Y, Z, and R) for Placement Accuracy of ± .05 mm (± .002"); Precision Ball Screw Propulsion in X and Y Axes; Linear X-Y Drive Optional
Windows ®-based Operating System and MC-300 Series Control Software with Programming via Direct Numeric Data Entry, Teach-Mode, or CAD Conversion and Download; Fully-Integrated Dispensing Software
Remote Diagnostic Capability and Full One-Year Warranty
Specifications
Placement Rate 4000 cph
Maximum PCB Capacity 14.5" (370 mm) x 13.4" (340 mm) with maximum
128 Smart Tape Feeders installed.
17.1" (435 mm) x 13.4" (340 mm) with feeder bases mounted on only the front and rear of the system.
Tape Feeder Capacity Up to 128 Manncorp 8/12 mm Smart Tape Feeders
Component Size Min.: 0201 (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm)
Max. w/ Vision-on-the-Fly:
0.63" (16 mm) x 0.55" (14 mm)
Max. w/ Bottom Vision:
1.5" (38 mm) x 1.5" (38 mm)
Component Lead Pitch .020" (0.5 mm) min. standard
Placement Accuracy ± .002" (± .05 mm)
Drive Mechanism DC-Servo Motor (X, Y, Z, and R Axes) with Closed-Loop Encoding;
Precision Ball Screw (X-Y Axes) standard
Resolution X-Y Axes: .0003" (0.0075 mm)
Z Axis: .0008" (0.02 mm)
R Axis: 0.045° (through full 360° range of motion)
Dimensions 41" (1030 mm) L x 37" (940 mm) W x 49" (1250 mm) H
Weight 880 lb. (400 kg)
Voltage Requirements 120 V AC
Air Pressure 75 psi (min.)
Manncorp MC-300 Smart Feeders Key Features
New, Slim-Profile Hardware Design for Maximum Feeder Mounting and Utilization
Built-In Memory Module Links Individual Tape Feeders to Specific Component Data (value, lot code, date code, quantity, package type, index increment, etc.)
Data Values Written to Memory Modules are Retained When Feeders are Removed from Machine or Until Overwritten
Connection Through Feeder Port and Base Links Smart Feeders to Known Location on Pick and Place Machine for Optimized Setups or Quick Changeover
Automatic, Vision-Assisted Closed-Loop Adjustment of Smart Tape Feeder Pickup Position to Compensate for Loose Packaging Tolerance
Ultra-Smooth, Electronic Tape Indexing and Adjustable Peel-Back Tensioner
Optional 2 mm Minimum Indexing for Small 0201 and 0402 Devices
Optional Bar Code Reader for Component Data Entry and Verification Prior to Assembly
Costs
MC-383V Differences
First of all, there aren't many differences. The 383 is a fine machine that continues to serve us reliably over 14 hours a day.
The 384 does feature improvements to the bearings in the worm drive, allowing for a couple speed settings faster than that of which the 383 is capable.
The cameras on the 384 are a bit improved.
That's really about all we've found…although it did come with a nicer, widescreen monitor.
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At the time of this writing, there was a refurbished MC-383L2OV on Manncorp's site for $24,995! Be sure to check their
used equipment page.