Linear motion setup

[Racer26]

I don't mind creating the drive logic on my own (ie. a stepper motor with driver chip that takes in enable, direction, and step inputs)

I don't really mind assembling components, so long as they fit together with a minimum of modifications/custom work.

Orientation would be roughly horizontal in typical usage, though if vertical orientation is possible, all the better. Load is relatively low, 1/8hp is plenty to meet the requirements of the application, and 1/16hp is acceptable. Acceleration is important, in so much as the linear-speed goal is to have a reciprocating motion, between 200-400 cycles per minute.

Environmental issues should be a non-issue, and position feedback isnt really necessary, if the motor is a stepper. I merely need to know how far its going to go when I give it a particular signal. Its a non-FRC application.