In the video after the break [dizekat] gives us a throwback to those times with the Marionette 3D printer, completely forgoing linear rails in favor of strings. The closest thing to a linear guide ...

In the early days of 3D printers, most builds used smooth rods and bearings that rode on ... V-slot extrusions with Delrin wheels or linear rails. Which is best? Everyone seems to have an opinion ...