Shoddy Hardware (Was: Re: WW fixtures (was Re: "New" PDP-8))

From: ajp166 <ajp166_at_bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat Apr 6 13:58:41 2002

From: Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>


>On Sat, 6 Apr 2002, Tony Duell wrote:
>> I've never seen really fine ACME threads, but I guess they could
exist.
>
>How about in the focusing mechanism in some lens mounts?


Leadscrews used for floppies.

Transverse drives as in the ARC-5 tuning assembly.

Feed screws used for linear positioners.

just a few I've used...

Allison
Received on Sat Apr 06 2002 - 13:58:41 BST