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Subject: Re: homebrew laser plotter

From: "Andrew" <andrewm1973@...>
Date: 2006-06-27

> Roel wreto:
> lots of schematics on the net for pll that
> can be used i think

Yep - I think the only thing there is more
schematics of on the net is propeller clocks.

> i was thinking to use a ldiode from a dvd
> burner they can trow up to 70mw and with a
> good lense a super ultra thin line

OK - They already have focus optics which
is good. But what colour are they ? I
thought they where shorter than 630nm.

1mW is pleanty for the comercial film if you
find a diode that doesnt do 70mW :D

> a lead screw for this job will be expensive

Fine pitch brass bolt was my thought. Not
a hardend and ground zero backlas ballnut :D

> i think first touhts was to use a beld but
> after some thinking a steel wire is super
> stiff and easy to gear

I used some stainless steel rope (from model
plain control wires) for something in the
past. The multi-stranded-ness of it made
it easy to use. It might be an idea again.

> email me if you like Andrew or maybe msn
> its faster hey'

Yeah - MSN works for me.

andrewm1973 at hot-whatever