CNC Truss

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This is a Linear Actuator Designed with Modularity and Easy Procurement in Mind. Here's a Video of a Section (Threaded Rod) in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTuLqjLti4c Perfect for a Post-Industrial Economy, Feel Free to Contact Me at sean@lowimpactdrilling.com. I Could Use Some Help with R&D. Excepting Stepper Drivers and Motors, Drive Belt Hardware, and Miniature Bearings for Sleeve, Parts Are Available at Most Hardware & Automotive Stores. The Concept is for Distributed Manufacturing, Rep-Rap Style. Not a Gear-Head Project, This Needs More Work to Be Expected. It's Intended to be Sloppy but Much Better than Cutting or Extruding by Hand. Designed for Printing & CNC Wood Cutting. A Metal Version Could Be Built for Plasma Cutting, Using Printed Jigs to Hold Metal for Welding. It's Easier to Print the Geometry. Length Variable, Rails of Copper Tubing for Smooth Surface, Printed Parts for Straightness. One Motor Section per Truss, Then Blanks to Length. Deflection Over Long Distance Unknown, 2ft Section Seems Fine & Strong. Durable...Have Abused w/o Much Damage.