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[driftspin]

Hi All,


I would like your opinions on the following.

Since my Y axis ballscrew is at the rear off the gantry, i have to make a choice.

Have the fixed end of the cable chain and ball screw inside the z-axis assembly or out side.

Like this or that:



The chain would rest on top the gantry with a simple L support screwed to the back of the gantry to allow for a chain wide enough.
Moving end of chain would connect to the top z assembly plate near the nema

I feel keeping the box that surrounds gantry as small as possible, is best for rigidity.

On the other hand i would not have to make a separate floating support system for the cable chain.
Adding more weight and vibration.

Also i think having it on inside would look much better.



Grtz Bert.