OpenBuilds V-Slot

A project in Glassboro, NJ by Mark Carew
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V-Slot is the first, completely integrated, linear motion framing system!
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Backers: 246
Average Pledge Per Backer: $182

Funded: $44,863 of $14,000
Dates: Mar 18th -> Apr 21st (35 days)
Project By: Mark Carew
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Latest News

Stretch Goal #3 [GOAL REACHED!]

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal #3 - The V-Slot Modular Actuator (End Mounts) has been met!Thank you so much!!"These are the end plates for the modular V-Slot linear actuators you see in the video. These V-Slot actuators are unique in that they give the ability to... (Read More)

V-Slot Plates, Stretch Goals, & OpenBuilds Part Store

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone.  Thank you so much for supporting the V-Slot Project.   This update includes: New OpenBuilds Part Store V-Slot Gantry Plates are available for Pre-Order Stretch Goal #2 has been met Stretch Goal #3 Announcement Stretch Goal #1 -... (Read More)

V-Slot Files are Posted!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello guys, We wanted to let you know that the V-Slot model files as well as the V-Slot mini V Linear Actuator have been posted! We included as many examples and configurations as we could to get you going on your  designs right away... (Read More)

V-Slot Stretch Goals!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright guys! Thanks to your help, we've already exceeded our funding goal!   Thank you so much for continuing to share this project and the updates with your friends and followers! As a result, we are now able to move forward with a full... (Read More)

Wow! We're On the Move!!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of your support for this project!  We have so many ideas lined up and we can't wait to share them all with you.  We love being a part of this community and we can't thank you all enough!  Please help spread... (Read More)

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