[wrenchead]

So first off I hope this is the right forum to post this question I am not a machinist I am actually an auto mechanic with no experience in machining equipment.

I recently inherited some sort of linear motion device from my grandfather's estate. I was hoping to get some help from those in the trade such as what is it? does it have value to or should I just keep it to tinker around on? What I might need to make it work? The pictures are the complete assembly, the underside of the sliding part (I'm sure there is a more technical name) and two electric devices that were in the same box. So far all I have determined is the manufacture is THK.
Thank you in advance for any information you have.

[ger21]

Just some type of linear stage for a specific application. It's unlikely that the electronics will be of any use to anyone.
Be careful taking the carriage off, as the balls might fall out of the bearings.

[bhurts]

Looks like it may be driven by a linear motor. If the controllers work and you can get it running it might be cool to play with.

Ben

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[Jim Dawson]

Yup, looks like a linear motor & controller. Looks expensive and fun to play with.

[wrenchead]

Thanks everyone especially the caution about removing the carriage. I have not had time to get back to this beast to tinker around with it but clearly I am missing some parts to make it run. I don't know if the controller even works. I guess the next question is what would be the simplest way to power/operate this thing preferably cheaply since it will just be a toy and not for any important tasks?
Again I appreciate any help this is a whole new world to me but fascinating to learn about