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So, I want to build a power feed for my x axis on the clone.
I have a gear motor from a small power winch. Seems to turn at a good speed and has plenty of torque. Has forward and reverse.
It's not a tiny motor, and space is limited. I don't want to impede too much on travel either.
Here's a photo of a set up idea I'll explain in a moment
I like complicated, cause if I can build it, I'll feel good about it. But I also very much like simple and get it done.
In this pictured arrangement, I'm thinking of the motor on a sliding track, with just a set of step pulleys to give a mild amount of varying speeds. 3 speeds to be exact. I'll make the pulleys and use a small 3/8" belt. And have the motor slide up and down in order to loosen to change positions and disengage the motor to hand crank.
I believe this is an induction motor and I cannot vary the speed electrically.
However, this is the most reasonable idea I can come up with considering space. I'm not a fan of how big the package will be and an open (slow) moving belt.
I'm open to ideas if anyone has any!
I have a gear motor from a small power winch. Seems to turn at a good speed and has plenty of torque. Has forward and reverse.
It's not a tiny motor, and space is limited. I don't want to impede too much on travel either.
Here's a photo of a set up idea I'll explain in a moment
I like complicated, cause if I can build it, I'll feel good about it. But I also very much like simple and get it done.
In this pictured arrangement, I'm thinking of the motor on a sliding track, with just a set of step pulleys to give a mild amount of varying speeds. 3 speeds to be exact. I'll make the pulleys and use a small 3/8" belt. And have the motor slide up and down in order to loosen to change positions and disengage the motor to hand crank.
I believe this is an induction motor and I cannot vary the speed electrically.
However, this is the most reasonable idea I can come up with considering space. I'm not a fan of how big the package will be and an open (slow) moving belt.
I'm open to ideas if anyone has any!