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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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.