Thread: 3D Printer Help
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Unread 14-07-2010, 12:10
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Re: 3D Printer Help
Josh,
Applications of this type would normally turn to stepper motors for accuracy and position at slow speeds. Jaguars are not designed for stepper control. How did a PDP-11 get included in the KOP you received? These servo motors would depend on zero backlash in any transmission they would be connected to for accuracy in write head position.

(Thinks to self...was that 'up, down, up, up, down, up, down, down, load' or 'up, down, up, up, down, up, down, up, load'. Well it must be right the paper tape is moving.)
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