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Re: How do you build telescopes/forklifts?
One simple comment I will make here is to never underestimate friction. When designing something like a lift where you know you will have a surface needing to rub, roll or slide on another, do not underestimate friction. The amount of resistive force (to lifting) that can result from a poorly designed sliding interface can be staggering.
Also, try to counterbalance your lifter with springs or weight if possible. It will not only make the lift easier to operate (ie: less load on the system), it will also make the system much more consistent and repeatable.
-Brando
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