Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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How expensive are the parts?
How expensive are the parts?
The current 4 Leg design costs roughly $1400 CDN in parts if you want to do it yourself. The assembly time/tools is where it gets expensive. ie. 3D printer ($600), small CNC for aluminum ($800), Aluminum chop saw ($300), hand drill ($100), misc hand tools ($1000? who knows, the little things add up fast).
Where can I get parts?
Where can I get parts?
I found all my parts on Amazon.ca and on Walmart.ca (sometimes cheaper). But the 8080 Aluminum Rail is difficult to find for a reasonable price. I ended up buying them from an old greenhouse that had been disassembled. The parts list will get added shortly.
What if I can't find a specific motor?
What if I can't find a specific motor?
I have made the design so that a quick change to the 3D printed motor mount will let you try just about any kind of motor.
What about the software needed to control the system?
What about the software needed to control the system?
I use https://www.simhubdash.com/ with the Motion license add-on to control the legs, but I think that any software that will control a standard SMC3 arduino setup will work fine.
I have more money than time, can I buy one from you instead?
I have more money than time, can I buy one from you instead?
Possibly, my kids need summer jobs, but I only want to sell to people nearby so I can easily help them with any issues they have, so South-Central Alberta is pretty much the only area I would want to sell to someone for now. I would be asking about $3500 CDN for a unit.
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