im looking to convert my x2 to cnc and have read a ton on this . the one thing ive noticed is some of the conversions have a belt on the x-y-z axes . is there any benefit to this choice on such a small machine ?
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05-13-2012, 05:18 PM #1
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belt drive verses direct
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05-14-2012, 11:14 PM #2
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No, it is completely unnecessary, and serves no useful purpose at all. It is necessary ONLY if using servos instead of steppers, but that, too, is a really silly waste of money on an X2, as steppers can provide all the performance that frame can make use of.
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05-14-2012, 11:19 PM #3
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Thanks ray. I kinda figured that. Sometimes you just need to hear it from someone else.
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