Rotary Axis For Diode Laser

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After searching high and low for a rotary axis that would work with my diode laser, I finally tried out a few designs on Thingiverse. Unfortunately, none of them were quite right for my needs. Since I'm not working on anything huge and don't require a lot of torque, I decided to design my own direct drive Rotary Axis. I want to give credit where credit is due - a big thank you to hexitex for his fantastic 3D printable longworth chuck: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5791. His design was the inspiration behind mine. As it turned out, this project started out as a personal endeavor, but during the build process, I collaborated with nottingham82. We both made significant contributions to the design, and in the end, we ended up with a much better setup. He referred to his version as a remix of my design, but mine was also a remix of his. Outside of the core base design, we each worked independently on our rotary axis. In addition to the 3D printed parts, you'll need the following components: * 1/4-20 threaded rod * 1/4-20 nuts (about six) * 6/32 bolts for chuck * 8/32 bolts for support top * M3 nuts and bolts for coupler * NEMA17 motor * 608 bearings (five) Here are some videos of the rotary axis in action: * First Test: https://youtu.be/4F4NecvExnU * First Laser Test: https://youtu.be/H4r3i-HPrOo * Wine Bottle: https://youtu.be/QvoQ9ZGuGgY I also had to raise my laser engraver to accommodate the rotary axis, so I designed a leg extension. You can find it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2554089. If you find this project useful and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a beer at: https://www.paypal.me/ThothLoki