I would think that it would be a lot more functional if instead of counter-balanced cables, it used some sort of horizontal/vertical rail configuration.
Its done this way because it is really simple + cheap + fun to implement.
I was actually amazed at the accuracy of that setup. A normal x/y axis system would need a solid rail along the entire side, etc, and would be much more effort to set up. Thats the coolest part about it.
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I would think that it would be a lot more functional if instead of counter-balanced cables, it used some sort of horizontal/vertical rail configuration.
You could run the rail version much faster, no?
Its done this way because it is really simple + cheap + fun to implement.
I was actually amazed at the accuracy of that setup. A normal x/y axis system would need a solid rail along the entire side, etc, and would be much more effort to set up. Thats the coolest part about it.