Hi
I am completely new to this so I apologise if I am in the wrong place etc.
I want to build something which simply put will run up and down some poles according to the program. The easiest way I can describe it is if you think of a flatbed scanner and how the scanning bit moves up and down.
I assume I can take the part from a flatbed scanner while I am figuring things out but I have no idea what I need to learn or the best place to start. I think it would have to involve some sort of a bipolar stepper motor but I am only mentioning that so that you know I have been trying.
I would be grateful for anyone who can advise me where to start or let me know if there is anywhere where you can find people to build things for you for a reasonable cost?
Many thanks
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