Changes

* The objective is to create a linear motion device that will calibrate a set array of scintillators using light pulses

 

* Create a linear motion device that will calibrate a set array of Scintillators using light pulses

== Ideas ==

== Ideas ==

*Printer disassembly and take-over of printer head linear motion through use of serial port programming with C

*Printer disassembly and take-over of printer head linear motion through use of serial port programming with C

*Worm gear connected to DC motor with micro controller set up

*Worm gear connected to DC motor with micro controller set up

*Stepper motor with micro controller stands stationary on one end and calibration device would be connected to a slide rail system for stability[[File:Gears 01.gif|thumb|Clamping Plate Setup http://www.polytechdesign.com/images/gears_01.gif]]

*Stepper motor with micro controller stands stationary on one end and calibration device would be connected to a slide rail system for stability[[File:Gears 01.gif|thumb|Clamping Plate Setup http://www.polytechdesign.com/images/gears_01.gif]]

*We need to find something that is low cost but is accurate enough to be stopped at each fiber array block. This would call for a low pitch. One example I've found is as low as 8mm pitch with 200 teeth making a 1.6 meter timing belt. Because the intended light source for calibration is most likely going to have a wide range, 8mm is a fair sized step as the scintillators are 2mm each but grouped in blocks.

*We need to find something that is low cost but is accurate enough to be stopped at each fiber array block. This would call for a low pitch. One example I've found is as low as 8mm pitch with 200 teeth making a 1.6 meter timing belt. Because the intended light source for calibration is most likely going to have a wide range, 8mm is a fair sized step as the scintillators are 2mm each but grouped in blocks.

 

===Motor===

=== Motor ===

*Need to locate a stepper motor to attach to one end of the pulley belt system

*Need to locate a stepper motor to attach to one end of the pulley belt system