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Re: Linear motion setup

Like Tristan mentioned, load is important. Moving 30 kg at 1m/s is different from moving 42 grams.

In general, for masses up to about a kilogram or so, a multi-start lead screw and a stepper motor & controller should be fine and well within your price and accuracy range.

Recent KoPs have come with such a lead screw.
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