The resistance of all the copper in the setup shouldn't be much more than using your tipical(sp?) WB/TEC setup, I'll only be adding a 1/4in block between the TEC's to provide a good distrabution of heat from the single TEC on the bottom. I also plan on testing it quite a bit once I get everything setup and running, but like I said that could take a while. If you guys are interested in what steps I've taken, and will have to take, to turn a cheap Ryobi 10in Drill Press into a 5-axis cnc setup, I will be more than happy to add that to this thread. I've got a camera and could do a little step-by-step guide, I guess. I haven't spent that much on parts and materials yet, and don't plan to.
Ryobi 10in Drill-Press: 99$
4x17 std Stepper Motors: 160$
Steel stock: 20$
The rest of my money has been spent on pegboard for my driver curcuits and interfaces, wiring, and screws and other mounting hardware. I haven't gotten far with getting the motors and tracks setup, I'm still planning, learning and putzing around.
Laterz
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