Cheaptrick

What is it?

Cheaptrick is an experimental motion system to create a lower cost, easier to align mechanism than linear rods and bearings like LM8's etc...

X Axis Ideas

The Tightrope

High tension cable around 3 idlers and 1 spool drum on the motor shaft similar to the filament drive spools used on kossel etc...

Y Axis Ideas

Continuous Loop Bed

Continuous loop belt of material that print will adhere to, like kapton tape or a fabric that could possibly be sewn into the loop. This 'belt' passes around one shaft driven by a motor directly coupled to the end, thus reducing the need for timing belt and pulleys.