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Monday, May 9, 2011

Z Axis Works!

Today I got the Z axis working! I used the same basic design as the other axes except I "flipped" it around. The Stepper motor moves with the tool and rails. Hopefully pictures explain it better.

I used 7 skateboard bearings to hold the axis.
Closeup of the bearings.
The nut is fixed to the frame so the stepper motor, rails and eventual tool move together.
All the axes together!

All connected and ready for testing!

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