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Commit 1a42900f authored by Jake Read's avatar Jake Read
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add tape chain, and refresh notes

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### [N23 Linear and Pinion-Type Belt](n23_linearPinion/)
![n23lp](n23_linearPinion/RCTN23-alu-img.jpg)
## Bonus Kit
### [E Chain with Tape Measure Backbone](tapeChains/)
![tc](tapeChains/tapeChains-2.jpg)
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### Development Notes ...
- while heat-setting M4 inserts in for the rollers, (1) there isn't *really* enough space to get the soldering iron in (without melting the adjacent pla) and (2) it's difficult to guarantee these go in straight. maybe use a press-in insert? / a hex nut ?
- long runs (beams) are not stiff ... try 1/8" waterjet stiffening folded members
- in the fullness of time, add an N23 size for torque-y applications like the CAT's bed: this is minimal overhead.
### BOM for N17
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### Materials for N17
1/4" Acrylic from McMaster, for 12x24" for small lasers pick 8505K755
1/4" ALU 6061 Typical (6.35mm)
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## Gantry for NEMA17 Motor, 0.25" Stock, Pinion-Type Belt
**STATUS:** mistakes abound, works but assembly and belt-tensioning are not wonderful.
**STATUS:** mistakes abound, works but assembly and belt-tensioning are not wonderful. CAD model and actual typical assembly do not reflect one another.
**USED IN:** [Little Rascal](http://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/jakeread/littlerascal)
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## HQ Wire Bundling
Cable Routing is the ad-hoc machine builder's 'come to jesus' moment, every time. Here is a project that aims to help ye faithful straighten out.
Original credit to [the unlinked hero in this Hackaday article](https://hackaday.com/2017/12/17/diy-cable-chain-looks-great-stays-cheap/)
Trying this with Heat Shrinks
- -> 1" 3M161381-ND
- -> 0.75" 3M161354-ND
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