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Linear Rack
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AVI (882K)

Linear Rack
A comb drive actuator rotates a drive gear, which in turn drives a linear rack back and forth to its full extents.

Linear Rack (High Speed Operation)
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Linear Rack (High Speed Operation)
The same linear rack as above, operating at full speed (less than 0.04 seconds travel time).

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