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Why do we still use stepper motors?
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If you are buying industrial grade 1000+ dollar servos you are no longer "hobbyist" 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.
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?
It's like saying Kobe beef makes the best burgers, but if you're trying to feed 10,000 people then wouldn't your typical 80/20 ground beef from Walmart be the best option? I don't think hungry patrons would appreciate paying $100 for a kobe burger over $1 for your standard burger. They just want to eat.