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		RobotToaster on Jan 27, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CNC lasers for cutting and engraving The direct drive rack and pinion system is probably limiting your torque too.

SequoiaHope on Jan 27, 2024 [–]

Well and they are small steppers, because I took apart a mini delta 3D printer to reuse them. It would be a good idea to upgrade the design to use the more commonly sized 3D printer steppers.

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