Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Open (i think) design for a parallel robot (reprap may be interested)

> Someone in this thread suggested that a hexapod would be difficult
> for homebrew construction. I built my hexapod (two now) because it
> was easier to homebrew.
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> Why is it easier?
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> For me, it was easier because:
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> 1) no large cast parts are required
> 2) no precision flat surfaces. No scraping required.
> 3) there is much similarity between parts. You need six legs -- all the same.
> 4) it is not necessary to home-manufacture any precision parts that
> move against each other. No matter if you use threaded rod or ball
> screws, the only parts that slide against each other are the screws
> and matching nuts.
> 5) the emphasis is on the control system (software and electronics),
> rather then the mechanical implementation. I have better tools for
> compiling code and making PC boards than I do for making metal parts
> (which is part of why I want a machine in the first place).
>
> -- Carl
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> At 12:42 PM 9/1/2006, Ron Yost wrote:
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>>>Be careful about dismissing something as a toy, history is littered with the
>>>remains of those who made that mistake, from steam shovel makers about
>>>hydraulic diggers, to mainframe computer makers about personal computers.
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>>>Tony
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>>Too true! I apologize if I came off that way. It was not my intention to
>>be dismissive. I worded it very badly, it seems. And I'm sorry.
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>>Thank You all for your indulgence and thoughtful responses! Education
>>is always a good thing. Even one at a time. :)
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>>Best of luck in your endeavors!!! And, thank you again!
>>
>>Ron Yost
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