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==Rail System==
 
==Rail System==
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*Has internal motion control
 
*very costly
 
*very costly
 
*possibly too heavy duty for this application
 
*possibly too heavy duty for this application
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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.
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*For support: Overhead Enclosed-Track Conveyor Bracket, linear guide rail
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==== 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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