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Robust and precise NEMA 17 steppers / belt tensioners
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I finally got rid of the very annoying and varying short belt sloppiness on my Ultimaker.
http://betterprinter.blogspot.fr/2012/11/short-belt-tensioner-for-nema-17.html
This two-piece tensioner is simple, robust and it lets you adjust the belt tension with both precision.
It also protects your case from abusive screwing/unscrewing of the stepper bolts.
Disclaimer: please make sure never to over tighten your belts as it becomes very easy to do so... It will not make your prints look b
http://betterprinter.blogspot.fr/2012/11/short-belt-tensioner-for-nema-17.html
This two-piece tensioner is simple, robust and it lets you adjust the belt tension with both precision.
It also protects your case from abusive screwing/unscrewing of the stepper bolts.
Disclaimer: please make sure never to over tighten your belts as it becomes very easy to do so... It will not make your prints look b
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