diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 418cfdf..3c70a29 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,34 @@ # MicroManipulatorStepper 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. + +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. + +
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+ +The files for the metric version can be found here: [CAD Models Metric](construction_metric). +Please note that FreeCAD version **1.1.0dev** was used and the files might not work with older versions. + +### ⚙ Electronics + +### ⚙ Firmware diff --git a/images/Actuator.jpg b/images/Actuator.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..14f5f1e Binary files /dev/null and b/images/Actuator.jpg differ diff --git a/images/ControllerPCB.jpg b/images/ControllerPCB.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0935990 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/ControllerPCB.jpg differ diff --git a/images/FreeCAD-Model.jpg b/images/FreeCAD-Model.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7034bf9 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/FreeCAD-Model.jpg differ diff --git a/images/FreeCAD-Model.png b/images/FreeCAD-Model.png deleted file mode 100644 index c7ad1ab..0000000 Binary files a/images/FreeCAD-Model.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/images/Kicad-Board.jpg b/images/Kicad-Board.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..05b4d13 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/Kicad-Board.jpg differ diff --git a/images/Kicad-Board.png b/images/Kicad-Board.png deleted file mode 100644 index ce6c819..0000000 Binary files a/images/Kicad-Board.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/images/MagnetSimulation.png b/images/MagnetSimulation.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e4995b Binary files /dev/null and b/images/MagnetSimulation.png differ diff --git a/images/MicroManipulator.jpg b/images/MicroManipulator.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..98fdf78 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/MicroManipulator.jpg differ