Comment on Why do we still use stepper motors?

• DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  in the price range that hobby level 3D printers exist steppers are more precise than servos.

  Yes that’s exactly what I’m saying…it’s the cost that’s in the way of the switch, not that steppers are the best solution. They’re only the best solution within the price constraints we have as hobbyists.

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  • ShepherdPie@midwest.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    But how do you define “best?” Servos may be functionally better, but if you can’t sell your product to consumers because it’s so expensive, is it really the best product out there and who exactly is it the best for?

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