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=Basics=
=Basics=
*A Variation of the [[Universal CNC Axis]] that uses [[Ball Screws]] instead of Belts for Linear Motion
*A Variation of the [[Universal CNC Axis]] that uses [[Ball Screw]]s instead of Belts for Linear Motion
*It is thus more rigid, allowing for longer axis, and possibly more precision
*It is thus more rigid, allowing for longer axis, and possibly more precision
*May need better controls for brakeing etc
*May need better controls for brakeing etc

Latest revision as of 16:49, 16 December 2019

Basics

  • A Variation of the Universal CNC Axis that uses Ball Screws instead of Belts for Linear Motion
  • It is thus more rigid, allowing for longer axis, and possibly more precision
  • May need better controls for brakeing etc

Used For

Industry Standards

Existing Open Source Designs

Basic Design

End Pieces

  • Either Plastic or Metal
  • Same as the original but with the middle belt slot replaced with one for a Ball Screw

Ball Screw

Shafts

  • Either 1 inch or 2 inch

BOM

See Also

Useful Links