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Thanks for your reply. The blocks are each 128mm wide (including the wipers etc), which is why I thought I might be able to get away with one block.

You Could try it but I wouldn't 128mm just isn't enough IME..!!

Yes, good point. It's not ideal. I'd rather chuck the most powerful stepper motor I can find on there, instead of gearing it down. I'd like to keep it simple and uncomplicated if possible!

Yes Know what you mean regards KIS but going bigger on the stepper isn't always the best and it's a common mistake for people to think bigger is better, which really isn't the case with steppers.

If you go with larger Nema 34 motors then just be mindful you'll need drives capable of handling large voltage, minimum 80Vdc or better still 240Vac high power drives. If large DC drives then you'll need Large PSU to match which are very expensive to buy so then you'll be looking at building your own so KIS is not so KIS anymore or cheap.? . . . That said I'd recommend you build your own in any case has Unregulated PSU are just better for steppers full stop.

Because you have such a high lead in your case you'll get away with Nema34 regards speed but you'll still need the correct drives/psu or you'll be underwhelmed with the performance.!!