Open Source Ball Screw
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Basics
- An open source Ball Screw
Used For
Industry Standards
Existing Open Source Designs
Basic Design
Screw Rod
- Use a Lathe to turn a Rod/Shaft into a Screw Rod
Endcaps
- Either Machine on via the Lathe, or weld on the endcaps/endstops
Motor Attachment
- Attachment point for the motor on one endcap
Ball Bearing Rider
- The Device Containing the bearings and an attachment point
- This is the difficult part of the design
Ball Bearings
- Ball Bearings Lubricated using the Open Source Automatic Ball Bearing Lubricator