Parametric Y-axis belt tensioner / vibration management
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Published on January 28, 2012
Description
This thing reduces vibration of the Y-axis belt on my Prusa Mendel. Parametric SCAD file. Defaults are 8mm rod, 6mm ball bearing.
github.com/byteborg/mendelparts/tree/master/parts/y-tensioner
blog.byteb.org
github.com/byteborg/mendelparts/tree/master/parts/y-tensioner
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Instructions
1. print two times
2. assemble the belt-side: screw, washer, printed part, fender washer, washer bearing, washer, fender washer, printed part, washer, nut
3. thighten belt-side assembly with two sets M3x30 screws, washers and nuts or zip-ties
4. mount on lower threaded rod on your Prusa
5. tighten lower part with two sets M3x30 screws, washers and nuts
No more vibrating Y-axis belt.
2. assemble the belt-side: screw, washer, printed part, fender washer, washer bearing, washer, fender washer, printed part, washer, nut
3. thighten belt-side assembly with two sets M3x30 screws, washers and nuts or zip-ties
4. mount on lower threaded rod on your Prusa
5. tighten lower part with two sets M3x30 screws, washers and nuts
No more vibrating Y-axis belt.
License
Parametric Y-axis belt tensioner / vibration management by byteborg is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Creative Commons license.
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Works great. Made my prints much tighter.
http://youtu.be/YSsm_uWZhTk