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  1. PopeyeTheSailor

    Why use a step motor?

    I would like to know why one would choose to use a step motor over another technology i.e. DC servomotor, Brushless DC servomotor, etc. My understanding of the advantage of a step motor (dated by about 25 years) was the ease of controlling motion/position without shaft position feedback. When...
  2. PopeyeTheSailor

    How to hide a list

    You can put the data on another sheet (see the second example I sent). You have to type the area because the data validation will not let you choose another sheet.
  3. PopeyeTheSailor

    Long life bearing system

    unclesyd, Thanks, this looks promising. Size and angle of rotation is a question, and I've contacted C-Flex for more information.
  4. PopeyeTheSailor

    Long life bearing system

    sreid, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did mean a pair of angular contact ball bearings. I was afraid that the oscillation would be a problem for lubrication. I will investigate the Krytox grease. I did consider jeweled bearings. I made an assumption that the radial play would be unacceptable...
  5. PopeyeTheSailor

    Long life bearing system

    How about a bearing system that will be expected to last a minimum of 25 years under the following conditions: •Preloaded ball bearings •Bearing ID will be 2mm with typical OD for this size (~6mm) •Radial load on bearing = 0 to 5 grams (depending on orientation during operation) •Axial load...

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