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+==== Linear Stage ====
+For my linear stage I decided to venture off the well travelled path and investigate alternative rail options.
+Browsing at my local hardware store I found polished oval rails like these and started working of a 3D printed design that can use cheap 3D printed options to turn these into a linear stage.
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+{{:04_projects:screenshot_2024-12-14_173744.png?direct&400 |}}I created some oval shaped linear bearings for starters and testing them on the rails.
+The were designed with very tight fit tolerances.
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+Then created some bearing holders with idler pulley holders and mounts for the cross bar.
+The cross bar fit was also tight and I used a mallet to drive it on to avoid play. I realised I did not fit the bearing and designed a split bearing.
+The bearings are here: https://www.printables.com/model/1108249-oval-tube-linear-bearing-15x30x50mm
+The gantry sliders with bearing and idler pulleys are here: https://www.printables.com/model/1111593-oval-profile-linear-stage-single-bearing