tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757261993703476074.post8708067600350378778..comments2023-10-24T04:10:21.688-07:00Comments on Artifex: It's just a matter of firmware...vik-olliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574212494833831824noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757261993703476074.post-40767485765731191462012-07-08T23:07:03.947-07:002012-07-08T23:07:03.947-07:00The theory is that the fewer types of bits are nee...The theory is that the fewer types of bits are needed, the easier it is to build. Obviously, the fewer bits, the easier too.<br /><br />Yes it will be noisy, but there will be a belt drive later.vik-olliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14574212494833831824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757261993703476074.post-48853625967775202522012-07-08T20:07:17.792-07:002012-07-08T20:07:17.792-07:00I think he's following the idea of simplicity ...I think he's following the idea of simplicity and using very little in the way of fasteners. Things like nuts/bolts/washers are a fair part of the cost of many machines, so being able to avoid them where possible really reduces the price.<br /><br />Vik: So if you're looking to drive the motors at more than 1/8th of a step, isn't it going to be noisy?Cefiarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149645701606860256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757261993703476074.post-73140266862905759712012-07-08T17:51:54.356-07:002012-07-08T17:51:54.356-07:00So, what's the objective for this design?So, what's the objective for this design?arjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398380484205552972noreply@blogger.com