V Slot Linear Actuator

1. Here are a few C-Beam example actuator builds to hopefully help inspire some build ideas. This is by no means all that can be done with C-Beam, this is only scratching the surface of the possibilities and actually these were just a few ideas that we came up with quickly to share.
2. A linear actuator can be used on 1000s of situations, from automated camera control, to precise target range movement. Our linear actuators are made possible because of V-Slot. V-Slot is an exciting new product for makers, a V-Slot groove is used on all 4 sides, which provides a smooth, self centering linear motion.

The V-Slot Linear Actuator is a great component in any linear system. It’s fast and modular which means it can easily be built into any linear application. Take advantage of.

Openbuilds V Slot Linear Actuator

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V-Slot Linear Actuator prototype plates cut from 3mm perspex. There are two end plates (same design) and a modification of the standard V-Slot Gantry Plate.

The gantry plate is 100mm long (instead of the standard 127mm) to fit within the width of the actuator. An Acme Nut Block is mounted underneath and driven by an 8mm Metric Lead Screw. Four Solid V-Wheels (2 with eccentric spacers) guide the gantry along the v-slot.

The two end plates are the same. They have mounting holes for both NEMA17 and NEMA23 stepper motors. There is a recess for a 16mm wide bearing, similar to the Thread Rod Plates, that allows for a 688Z bearing in combination with an 8mm Lock Collar to be used to support the lead screw. Four DIA5.5mm holes allow for the two rails of 2040 V-Slot to be fastened at each end. Another hole below the bearing recess can be used to secure a length of 2060 V-Slot to the bottom of the mechanism if required.

V Slot Linear Actuators

The slots of the two 2040 V-Slot rails are at 80mm centers so the actuator can be mounted onto the Ox Plates as a Z-Axis.

V Slot Linear Actuator

The final plates will all be in 3mm thick black brushed aluminum.