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HS93:
Hi I have just finnished the hardwear on my mini mill X1 , I decided to use belt drive as I did not want the steppers to stick out to far and I also wanted to have folding handels so I coud use it manualy. I used thrust bearings nad ball bearings, this makes a big difference on this mill and I think if was not going to convert one to CNC I would do this mod as it makes a difference.

Peter

HS93:
Anothere couple of pictures. also first test under power

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vvNn0qE0KJc

HS93:
I did the mounting parts for a mate who who did my electrics, He wanted direct drive, they had ball races and thrust bearings , the pitures show the mk1 mount and the finnished mount

Brass_Machine:
Hey Peter,

Nice looking conversion you got going there. Did you design it yourself or is it from plans. What size steppers are you using?

Eric

HS93:
Thanks for that , I looked at what othere people had done and took the bits I liked, the problem was trying to find a way to pre tensison the lead screws and fit handels. I made an adapter to fit on the gear that is then bolted to it.
the steppers where from Arceurotrade the full speck is on the site.

Peter


180Ncm - 1/4"  Shaft - Hybrid Stepper Motor

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Stepper-Motors

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