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Calibration Device for Scintillators (view source)
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−== Overview ==+
−[http://www.mcmaster.com/#chain-belts/=9ynw1z McMaster-Carr Timing Belts and Pulleys]+
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* 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
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*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
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+==Possible Resources==
+*[http://www.timingbeltpulley.com/ Nordex Belts and Pulleys]
+*[http://www.mcmaster.com/#chain-belts/=9ynw1z McMaster-Carr Timing Belts and Pulleys]
+*[http://www.linengineering.com/LinE/ LinEngineering Stepper Motors]