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From: nagle@netcom.com (John Nagle)
Subject: Re: A [real] low-cost (<$5) gripper actuator
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1993 16:46:54 GMT
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mwtilden@math.uwaterloo.ca (Mark W. Tilden) writes:
>In article <m2ucr9INNqj1@appserv.Eng.Sun.COM> cmcmanis@yikes.Eng.Sun.COM (Chuck McManis) writes:
>>I don't know if its been published but I've been using something
>>very similar for years. Basically to convert an inexpensive DC motor
>>into a linear actuator you attach a threaded rod to it and movable
>>sleeve...

        One source of stepping motors with worm gears attached is old
5.25" and 8" floppy drives.  Check your local surplus store.

						John Nagle
