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Build Custom Acro "Orientation" / "Size" ?

Discussion in 'DrawBot' started by rcgleason, Jan 7, 2025.

  1. rcgleason

    rcgleason New
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    I am new to this community and am in the process of building a custom sized Acro DrawBot for use in my shop. My new DrawBot frame will be 72 Inch by 200 inches. My plan is to build the frame using some OpenBuilds connectors, and some custom connectors and hardware.

    To this I would like to use the Electronics and Controls which I want to purchase from Open Builds. I am Drawing / Printing flattened pattern lines from Rhino 3D projects.

    Which electronics and motor package would be best to ensure the quickest time to get this up and running?
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Checkout CNC Electronics Bundle - will do fine, ACRO uses NEMA17s - full kit comes with everything.

    Might need some substructure to keep it solid - rails on the sides of a table for example, How to calculate V-Slot® deflection - lasers are quite sensitive to focus distance, vertical deflection/droop can knock it out of focus over a table that long if you wanted to use suspended rails like the Acro does.

    Make sure you can load your files into GitHub - SonarSonic/DrawingBotV3: DrawingBotV3 is a software for converting images into vector art
     
  3. rcgleason

    rcgleason New
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    The electronics Package looks like exactly what I am looking for. Thank You!
     

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