diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c70a29..e327aba 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,9 @@ -# MicroManipulatorStepper +# Micro Manipulator Stepper A sub-micrometer 3D motion control plattform. This project contains an open source low-cost, easy-to-build motorized **XYZ Micro-Manipulator** motion controll platform achieving sub micrometer precision. It's designed for applications such as optical alignment, probing electronic components, and microscopy. + Thanks to its parallel kinematic structure and miniature ball joints, it achieves good mechanical stiffness and a large range of motion. The motors are off the shelf stepper motors driven by a 30kHz closed loop controller and a very precise PWM signal. A 'magnetic gearing' approach increases the resolution of the low-cost megnetic rotary encoders by a factor of 30 allowing for steps down to 50nm. @@ -10,23 +11,22 @@ A 'magnetic gearing' approach increases the resolution of the low-cost megnetic The device can be controlled via simple G-Code commands over an USB serial interface and is thus easily integrated into other projects. The firmware implements a complete motion planning stack with look-ahead for smooth and accurate path following capabilities. -
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- ### ⚙ CAD-Files All CAD models are made in FreeCAD, to allow everyone to view and modify the design without subscribing or paying for a propriatary CAD solution.
- FreeCAD Model + FreeCAD Model

-The files for the metric version can be found here: [CAD Models Metric](construction_metric). +The files for the metric version can be found here: [CAD Models](construction). Please note that FreeCAD version **1.1.0dev** was used and the files might not work with older versions. ### ⚙ Electronics