Many have asked for DC motors with encoders for 3D printer usage,

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Got my first axis working with a DC motor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekRmCNAKzP4&list=UU5fzVBdQrnYixQsIhPOYCgw

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I’m now very excited (and a little jealous!) Great work Miguel!

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@Miguel_Sanchez
I’m now very excited (and a little jealous!) Great work Miguel!

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Thanks @Michael_Ball , y-axis seems too heavy for the motor, crappy result at the moment (I’ll have to gear it down).

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Certainly, an overhead gantry with light components is almost always the better way to go. Except in the cases where you need to pair an extruder very close to the hot end.