Motion Stage Development Sequence:
- linear stage - leadscrew -> first iteration complete 05/21/2023
- rotary stage -> first iteration complete 05/26/2023
- vertical stage -> first iteration complete 05/31/2023
- goniometer stage -> in progress
- gimbal stage
Motion Stage Requirements:
- shall be zeroed using limit switches
- shall use a common connection interface between stages
- shall use NEMA 17 stepper motor frame size
- structural components shall be laser cut from 300x600mm sheets of 3mm thick birch plywood
- shall use 4x13x6mm v-bearings for all linear guides
- shall use commonly available 3D printer mechanical components
- shall include wire routing features
- should use 3x100mm cable ties for all structural connections