TapeXY: Low-cost XY stage for CNC/3d-printer/laser

[jonnor]

Reproduction of digital fabrication machines is becoming easier and easier, but still we rely on speciality hardware for many parts (instead of making them with our exisitng general purpose digital fabrication machines). Some common items include linear guides, bearings and timing belts. TapeXY is an experiment and prototype in replacing that with simple lasercut/milled structures, low-friction Kapton tape and braided Nylon wire.

DEMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F9-HIbBYwc
Sources (FreeCAD files): https://github.com/jonnor/projects/tree ... ing#tapexy

Note: work-in-progress!

[triplus]

Looking good.

[jonnor]

Redesigned belt paths to be single layer, added sidewalls for rigidity, and mounted a laser diode.



Demo video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eynk2ZyVWqM
Project homepage moved to dedicated repo:
https://github.com/jonnor/tapecore