Goals #

• is to take on 4x8 sheets when needed, if not will stick with 4x2 or 4x4 table
• make the table expandable in the y direction
• adjustable belt for y-axis to take on 4x2, 4x4, or 4x8 configurations
• disasemble into small parts, take no floor space when not in use

Design Modifications #

• Y-axis the the expandable axis

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Dual Carriage (IDEX) #

• design from V1 engineering forum
• Useful for multiple bits

Collapsible Supporting Table #

• Design inspiration from forum

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• minimal floor space for 4x8 sheet

  • https://youtu.be/oSTO3ugrU6Y
  • breakdown of design in video
  • here is the design file

• Sits on sawhorses for the full 4x8

• Laminated plywood for strength

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• unistrut for railing

  • use 1.5", the narrower 3/4" was not recommended by og designer

• use modular furniture clips to hold parts together

  • something like this

• tensioner design

  • note that the Lowrider3 has a different belt system than Lowrider2
    • reconsider table design

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Laser Mounting #

• Use diode laser attachment

Parts #

Electronics #

• enclosure
  • something like

    

    • link here
    • original post here
• reuse old parts?
  • got some NEMA 17 motors on hand
• auto squaring is necessary for a modular table like this
• 5 driver board - min

Mods #

• Look at IDEX mode

Logs #

Sun 01/15/2023 #

• 07:42 Looking at Controller board for IDEX configuration
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