MYCNCUK - Machine Discussion https://www.mycncuk.com/ General discussion forum for anything related to machines and their usage. en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:42:36 GMT vBulletin 2 http://www.mycncuk.com/images/misc/rss.png MYCNCUK - Machine Discussion https://www.mycncuk.com/ home conversion ? https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/16093-home-conversion?goto=newpost Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:30:22 GMT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM778xHqwww been watching this and a little gutted its in the USA as i think this would do the jobs i need a... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM778xHqwww been watching this and a little gutted its in the USA as i think this would do the jobs i need a cnc for anyone in the UK do this gear ? ]]> Machine Discussion Dellboy https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/16093-home-conversion Ballscrew to Stepper Coupling? https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/16087-Ballscrew-to-Stepper-Coupling?goto=newpost Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:32:55 GMT Hi All, Just wondered what style of coupling most people use/recommend when connecting their stepper motors directly to the ballscrew end? ... Hi All,

Just wondered what style of coupling most people use/recommend when connecting their stepper motors directly to the ballscrew end?

Looking at those available on the BST Automation store of AliExpress, there seems to be 3 distinct types... Disc, Flexible and Jaw.
I'm wondering which is preferred to prevent any possible backlash?

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I know they recommend shielded/screened cable but I've also read in some places that it should be double shielded/screened. I've also read that you need to ensure that the cable has been designed to support continuous flexing.

Is 1.5mm2 CY cable ok to use? Can it stand the constant flexing that it will be subject to, and will its single shielding/screening be enough.

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